page_title: Vidago Palace Hotel
section_title: Architecture
hierarchical_section_title: Vidago Palace Hotel / Architecture
caption_attribution_description: hotel Vidago palace
context_page_description: The Hotel Palace of Vidago, is a hotel located in the civil parish of Vidago, Arcossó, Selhariz e Vilarinho das Paranheiras, in the municipality of Chaves, Portuguese district of Vila Real.
context_section_description: The hotel is located in the millennium park of Vidago, encircled by various species of ancient trees (such as maples, pines and laurels), river runs, pedestrian trails and three natural mineral springs. These springs (called Vidago, Vidago II and Fonte Salus) have differing levels of bicarbonates, sodium and carbon mineral compositions.
  The five-star hotel, that includes spa and golf resort, includes nine suites and 70 double rooms.
  The original short 9 hole golf course was designed in 1936 by Mackenzie Ross, known for the Ailsa Course at Turnberry (ranked in the top 20 golf courses in the world). The golf course has been completely remodelled and extended by UK golf designers Cameron Powell, to extend the course by six holes using existing tee and green positions. A golf academy, driving range and practice facilities were also added to the adjoining land, extending the course by 12 new holes. These changes allowed the resort to receive international competitions, that include the Bonallack Trophy and the Patsy Hankins Tournament.
  The spa was housed in an Art Nouveau pavilion on the grounds that was converted into conference room. It included a sunk 3 metres (9.8 ft) pool, stained-glass windows and marble decorated with a mixture of Neoclassical and Moorish styles.
caption: The grand staircase of the Vidago Hotel
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