We stayed at GHD for five nights in Nov. The house is fabulous with wonderful rooms and views. Everything about it is superb - fresh breakfasts, comfy bed, great location, tasteful decor. Carmen and Joao were fantastic hosts. They gave us excellent... read more

Great service, Joao and Carmen are lovely people and make your stay extremely personal and enjoyable. They treat you like family! The rooms are very modern and have nice amenities, I wish my home will one day look like the Guest House Douro. The... read more

My husband and I just returned from 10 days traveling through Portugal with my cousin and her husband. When we had to leave Carmen and Joao, we cried - really. We're all close to retirement age so we've been to a lot of cities, a lot of hotels, a... read more

We were so pleased with every aspect of our stay at Guest House Douro, starting with Carmen and Joao! Besides being charming and fun people, they were absolutely the best hosts - from suggestions for dining to directions to everywhere! Our room was... read more

Janet and I visited Carmen & Joao with our friends Dave & Alison from 5 September to 9 September 2009 and they were first rate hosts and did everything possible to make sure our stay was as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. We were... read more

Carmen and Joao have recently opened a boutique guest house overlooking the River Douro in Portugal. Everything is brand new and offers great value right in the centre of the historical district of Porto. The interiors are welcoming and spotlessly... read more

My husband and I recently spent three days at the Guest House Douro as part of our 50th wedding anniversary celebration in Portugal. It exceeded our expectations in every way. As we drove down the great little street on which the Guest House is... read more

This guest house was fantastic! We paid a little extra for the room with the private balcony overlooking the river, and though it was a little small, it more than made up for it with a fantastic view. The room itself was very nice- luxurious... read more

Guest House Douro was a major highlight of our trip to Portugal. Four of us traveled to Porto for a conference in early June 2009, and we stayed at Guest House Douro for 6 nights. As soon as we arrived, I knew we’d made the right choice. Carmen and... read more

this is a rare find - a boutique guest house to the highest standards; excellent breakfasts; great location and friendly and attentive hosts in Carmen and Joao Y&J Ottawa

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Carmen and Joao: Once again, thanks for an absolutely wonderful stay. You are a class act! Your warmth, friendliness, attention to detail are an unbeatable combination. I hope to return soon. Best of luck to both of you. Donna (Toronto,... read more

Our stay at the Guest House Douro was one of the best hotel experiences of the many trips we have taken to Europe. This stylish and modern establishment is very well located and very well appointed with personality developed by its two charming... read more

Merci à Carmen et Joao pour leur accueil dans leur maison, décoré avec gout et style, des chambres propres au design moderne et élégant, avec une vue splendide sur le Douro, un endroit qui respire le bien-être et le... read more

To stay in a place which is not impersonal; where the proprietors are absolutely charming and welcoming; which has an incredible location with respect to the sights to be seen in Porto; where the included breakfast is tasty and presented with the... read more

We had a wonderful time at Guest house Douro. We spent 4 days in room 402 which enjoys a breathtaking view over Douro river. The house is spotless and extremly well located, at a walking distance of all touristic places. Carmen and Joao are great... read more

What a perfect place to stay. The rooms are so clean, meticulously decorated with such style, modern and beautiful. How happy were we to finally get off our plane from New York, be greeted by the nicest couple, go to a room that was so relaxing (I... read more

Guest House Douro is a place with style and uniqueness. I was the first guest to stay in this place and I had to say this place provided me with the most memorable experience in my Portugal trip. Unlike other European hotels which are usually... read more