Built in 1891 and renovated in 2006, this air-conditioned hotel
comprises a total of 163 rooms including 35 suites spread over a
5-storey main building and a 6-storey neighbouring building. There
is an impressive foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a hotel safe,
a currency exchange facility, a cloakroom, a lift, boutiques and a
hairdressing salon. There is also a TV room, a bar, a games room,
conference facilities and a restaurant available for use. Public
WLAN Internet access is available (fees apply) as well as room and
laundry services. Younger guests may participate in the kids' club
activities and let some steam off in the children's playground. A
car park and a garage round up the facilities on offer.
Rooms
The luxurious rooms come with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer,
a direct dial telephone, an Internet connection, a radio and
satellite/cable TV. Further fittings include a minibar, a double or
king-size bed, a seating area, a balcony and a hire safe. In
addition, air conditioning and heating are also provided.
Restaurant & Food
Guests may select their breakfast and lunch and evening meals from
an ample buffet. It is also possible to select lunch from the set
menu and take evening meals à la carte.
Activities & Sport
The outdoor complex offers 2 pools, of which one is a saltwater
pool, a sun terrace with sun loungers, parasols and a pool/ snack
bar. Guests may enjoy the spa and massage offers (at an extra
charge). Sports enthusiasts have the opportunity to enjoy a variety
of sports, including water skiing, diving, wind surfing, sailing or
horse riding. Additionally, guests may also make use of the gym and
billiards table. The nearest golf course is just 15 km away.
Directions, How to get
there
From the airport: when leaving the airport take the Cota 200
motorway towards Funchal. Follow this road for around 20 km until
reaching Funchal Hospital and Porto exit. Turn off here and follow
this road until arriving at a roundabout. Take the 2nd turning on
the right towards the Hospital and Avenida do Mar until reaching
the traffic lights. Turn right pass the bridge, the hotel is on the
left side on number 139 of Estrada Monumental.