Minor Hotels has announced the launch of Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel, set to open in early 2025. This new property will be part of Tivoli Hotels & Resorts’ expansion in Portugal, marking another milestone for the brand in its home country. Located on the south bank of the Douro River, in Gaia, the hotel will offer scenic views of Porto.

Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel will be located in an old Port Wine cellar, honoring the legacy of Kopke, the oldest Port Wine House in the world, founded in 1638. The hotel aims to blend Tivoli’s heritage with the wine tradition of Kopke, setting a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in the northern region of Portugal.

The hotel will feature 150 guest rooms, including 10 suites, and provide facilities for both business and leisure travelers. Amenities will include two restaurants, three bars, two swimming pools, a Tivoli Shape fitness center, six meeting rooms, and 9,000 square meters of garden space for gatherings and events. The Tivoli Spa will offer therapies inspired by the natural elements of the region, further enhancing the guest experience.

Dining options at the hotel will include a fine-dining restaurant led by a renowned chef, an all-day-dining restaurant, a wine bar, and a rooftop bar offering views of the Douro River and Porto city. The hotel’s location, within walking distance from Porto and other local attractions, makes it an ideal spot for travelers to explore Gaia’s vibrant riverfront, filled with restaurants, bars, and shops. Devesas train station is nearby, and Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is just a 30-minute drive away.

The construction of the hotel has been planned to celebrate the history of Kopke. The Kopke Port Wine cellar, located next to the hotel, will be one of the highlights of the property, providing guests with an immersive experience in the world of port wine.

Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor International and CEO of Minor Hotels, stated, "We are delighted to announce this exciting upcoming addition to the Tivoli portfolio in the Porto region with a truly special partnership with Kopke. With a beautiful and privileged location, this property will offer exceptional facilities to both business and leisure guests, connecting them with the world of port wine in a very exclusive way. We are honored to be working with the team at Kopke to bring this property to fruition."

Pedro Braga, CEO of Sogevinus, the parent company of Kopke, added, "We’re very proud to present our first hotel in partnership with the Tivoli brand. This collaboration reflects our ambitions for the property, and we believe that the partnership with Minor Hotels will be able to create a new world-class hotel that celebrates luxury and wine in a stunning location surrounded by unique world heritage, and paying homage to centuries of history."

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts, founded in Lisbon in 1933, has built its reputation on its cultural heritage and connection to each location. From Portugal, the brand expanded to Brazil, Qatar, and China, and recently opened properties in Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands. The new Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia will be the ninth Tivoli property in Portugal, reinforcing the brand’s legacy in its home country.