When staying at Six Senses, you never lose sense that all important 'sense of place'. Nestled in a valley by the Douro River, the property is surrounded by rolling hills covered with vines. As soon as you walk through the huge, beautifully carved doors at the entrance of this hotel, you know that you are in for something special. At one time, the property was a private home and at first, the interiors are not what you would expect from the 19th century exterior. However, the designers did a wonderful job with large windows and walls of glass that bring the outside in. The use of neutrals and natural finishes allow the surrounding blues and greens to do their job as an integral part of the design.