Location

This exclusive city hotel enjoys an ideal location in the historical centre reasonably close to the Rua de Santa Catarina shopping street as well as in the middle of the tourist centre. Links to the public transport system are located just a stone's throw away (200 m). The well-worth seeing Praça da República centre is only around 500 m, which can easily be reached within walking distance. The immediate vicinity (around 600 m away) offers a wide variety of shopping venues, countless bars, pubs and restaurants as well as a nightclub (around 3 km away) and various other entertainment venues. The inviting turquoise-blue sea is roughly 6.5 km from the hotel and can comfortably be reached by car or public transport. The nearest airport is some 10 km from the hotel.

Facilities

9 suites and 64 double rooms are located on 5 storeys and can be reached by lift. 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 available at the hotel include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. A fireplace creates a cosy atmosphere. There are a number of shops as well. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, an alarm call service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry, a page service and a hotel shuttle bus. A bicycle hire service gives guests the opportunity to explore the surrounding area independently. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.

Rooms

Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. All rooms are carpeted and include a king-size bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator and a mini fridge. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Guests can take advantage of the nightly turndown service. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower, a bathtub and a bidet. 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 family rooms, non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment

The outdoor pool complex provides invigorating refreshment. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. Leisure activities and facilities at the hotel include cycling/mountain biking, tennis, a gym, a spa and a beauty salon or, for a fee, massage treatments.

Meals

Dining facilities include a dining room, a café and a bar. A number of specialities await guests in the air-conditioned, non-smoking restaurant. Catering options include bed and breakfast and half board. At breakfast and lunch, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. Various dishes can be ordered à la carte for lunch and dinner. Special meals, including vegetarian dishes, are also available.

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