Montebelo Vista Alegre Ílhavo Hotel. The history of Vista Alegre, one of the most famous portuguese porcelain brands, it’s deeply connected to the village of Ílhavo where the factory was born.

That’s why it’s not a surprise that 200 years after Vista Alegre Hotel has arised  at the complex. I’m talking about Montebelo Vista Alegre Ílhavo Hotel, a 5 stars hotel that’s worth the stay.

The hotel is divided between the new building and the Palace. In order to go to the Palace we have to go up on these metallic stairs that are way too instagramable. And cool. And it’s pretty amazing to visit the Palace, where there are rooms too, and discover more about Vista Alegre’s heritage.

Anyway, on the new building where we stayed there are three floors, and each one of them symbolizes a step on the porcelain making process. There are a lot of Vista Alegre porcelain objects all over the place, and truth is the decor is amazing.

Even at the rooms, the walls are decorated with Vista Alegre porcelain plates, and there are porcelain tea and coffee cups for guests to grab a drink while relaxing. The view to the pool and to the Aveiro’s River is so relaxing that you feel pretty awesome just to be there enjoying that moment and writing another page of the story of your life. At least, i felt so.

Talking about relaxing, if you happen to be at Montebelo Vista Alegre Ílhavo Hotel, you have to try the spa and the interior people. It’s amazing.

Needless to say that i felt like Alice in Wonderland in this hotel where there are upside down teapots and beautiful walls made of porcelain plates. It’s just too charming.

In the surroundings there is a chapel, a museum and a Vista Alegre shop where is easy to feel like buying everything.

If you’re looking for a romantic escape,  i would highly suggest you to stay at Montebelo Vista Alegre Hotel. The life’s chapter i have written there was one of the most magical ever. Full of happy moments.