Location
This hotel lies just 5 minutes drive from the historic centre and Ponta Delgada marina. Links to the transport network are a short distance away, as are a selection of restaurants and bars. Praia das Milicias Beach is approximately 2 km from the hotel It is well worth taking a day trip to the lagoons: the Lagoa do Fogo lies around 20 km away and it is some 30 km to the Lagoa das Sete Cidades. Furnas may be reached by car in 1 hour and it is just 10 minutes drive to the airport.
Facilities
Units include 229 rooms, including 18 suites and 207 double rooms, located in an 8-storey main building and a 5-storey auxiliary building. Guests are warmly welcomed by multilingual staff at the 24-hour reception desk in the lobby. Check-in/check-out service is available round the clock. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service. Wireless internet access (no extra charge) is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities and 7 lifts. Additional amenities include a TV room and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, medical assistance, room service (for a fee), a laundry service, a hairdresser and a coin-operated laundry. Complimentary newspapers are available.
Rooms
Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony is among the standard features of some rooms. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower, a bathtub and a bidet. A hairdryer is also provided. As an extra convenience, bathrooms provide cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms are also available. The hotel has non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The pool complex ensures comfortable swimming with its indoor and outdoor pools and pleasantly heated water. Children can enjoy a special swimming area just for them. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. After an eventful day, guests can work out and recharge in the gym. There is a wellness area with a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam and a solarium. Subject to charge: massage treatments.
Meals
Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Guests can dine in 2 restaurants, which feature high chairs for children and air conditioning. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board and full board. A continental breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch and dinner, guests can choose between a buffet, à la carte and a set menu. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available. Non-alcoholic beverages are available.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA and MasterCard.