Location
This brand-new, luxury hotel is a member of the Design hotel chain and is located in the centre of Funchal. The city and business hotel lies in the historical area of town, which includes a number of restaurants and shops that are within walking distance of the accommodation. Guests will also find bars, pubs and nightlife spots nearby, as well as sights such as St. Catarina public gardens (2 minutes' walk), the cathedral (5 minutes' walk) and the old town (10 minutes' walk). Barreirinha beach is some 400 metres from the accommodation and Madeira Airport is 20 km away.
Facilities
17 junior suites, 5 suites, 79 single rooms and 79 double rooms are located on 6 storeys and can be reached by 3 lifts. Multilingual staff at the reception are happy to assist guests at the reception desk round the clock. Check-in and check-out are available 24 hours a day. Amenities include a cloakroom, a baggage storage service and a cash machine. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. There are a number of shops as well. Additional facilities include a newspaper stand. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park (for a fee). Further services and facilities include a car hire service, medical assistance, room service (for a fee), a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. A bicycle hire service (for a fee) gives guests the opportunity to explore the surrounding area independently. Complimentary newspapers are available.
Rooms
Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony is among the standard amenities of some rooms. Rooms have a double bed or a king-size bed. For a fee, extra beds or children's beds can be provided for little travellers. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a DVD player and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. A turndown service provides guests with additional comfort in the evening hours. Amenities provided in the rooms include slippers and a daily paper. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror and bathrobes are available for daily use. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The pool complex includes both indoor and outdoor pools, which are in part heated. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. After an eventful day, guests can work out and recharge in the gym. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, massage treatments, hydrotherapy treatments and a solarium.
Meals
Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Guests can indulge their palates at 2 restaurants (non-smoking, air conditioning and high chairs). Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board and full board. A continental breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. For lunch and dinner, guests can order à la carte. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available. In addition, special catering options and snacks are available. Non-alcoholic beverages are available.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.
Café
Newspaper kiosk
Shops
Bar(s)
Restaurant(s)
Restaurant(s) with air conditioning
Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area
Restaurant(s) with high-chairs
Conference Room
Internet access
WLAN access
Room Service
Laundry Service
Medical Assistance
Bicycle Hire
Car Park
Garage
Laundry Facilities
Pets
Air conditioning
24-hour reception
24-hour check-in
Hotel Safe
Cloakroom
Lifts