Monte Prado Hotel & Spa  

Set in Melgaço in Portugal’s Viana do Castelo district, Monte Prado Hotel & Spa sits a short walk from the town centre. Nearby sights include the Melgaço Film Museum, Espaço Memória e Fronteira and Termas de Melgaço, with bridges, wineries and castles close by such as San Xoan Roman Bridge, As Laxas Winery, Alvaredo Church and Castelo de Melgaço.

Fifty air-conditioned rooms with warm décor, minibars and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer shower/tub combos and hairdryers, and rooms include safes and daily housekeeping. The property has a rooftop terrace, elevators for accessibility and was built in 2003; pets are not accepted.

Swimmers get indoor and outdoor pools, plus a spa area with treatments, a spa tub and solarium. On-site bar, restaurant and café keep things social, while kids have playrooms; there’s also mini-golf, a diving club, free parking, a tour desk, laundry, ironing and safe-deposit services.

Complimentary high-speed wired internet and a business centre support work needs. Conference and meeting facilities total about 3,906 sq ft (363 m²), with concierge and lobby newspapers available for events.

The hotel restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with local and regional flavours. There’s also a coffee shop/café, a bar/lounge and room service (limited hours). Guests are offered free breakfast.