Azores Three Island Tour (A): Sao Miguel, Faial and Pico

This elegantly styled hotel is conveniently located in the historical centre of Ponta Delgada overlooking a public garden. The rooms are decorated in a modern minimalist style with wooden floors and there is a charming winter garden and an excellent restaurant specialising in regional dishes. The rooftop swimming pool – unique for a city hotel, offers a view over the rooftops of the city.  

Accommodation

• 57 air-conditioned rooms including standard rooms and suites.

Amenities/Leisure

• Buffet breakfast
• 'Palm Terrace' restaurant serving regional and international cuisine
• ‘Sports One’ pub with pool table and often with live music is open from 5pm to 1am (Fri-Sat) or to midnight (Sun-Thurs) cafe opens up on to a paved esplanade
• Cafe opens up on to a paved esplanade
• Lounges
• Business centre
• Rooftop heated swimming pool (3.5 x 7m) and sundeck open all year – pool towels provided. The pool is accessed by a flight of stairs from the 3rd floor
• Mini gym
• Lift to 3rd floor only
• 10 minutes’ walk to the marina
• Private parking - payable locally at 6 Euros per day

The hotel enjoys a prime location in the heart of Horta, opposite the marina and within easy walking distance of the popular ‘Peter’s Café’. This four-star property provides an ideal base for those wishing to explore the town’s narrow streets, enjoy a day-trip to Pico and Sao Jorge or participate in a whale-watching excursion (Apr-Oct).

The Do Colégio Hotel, refurbished in 2017, enjoys a privileged location within the historical centre of Ponta Delgada. This 19th century building, once home to the Regional School of Music and Colmeia College, and rich in historical and cultural interest, has been remodelled to create a classically designed, four-star hotel. Many of the building’s original features are still in evidence including stone flooring in the reception, TV lounge and bar.

The hotel’s restaurant, ‘A Colmeia’, is one of the best places to eat on São Miguel. The cooking, by Chef Guiomar Correia, is creative and modern and incorporates the best of island traditions and excellent local produce.

Accommodation

• 59 air-conditioned rooms including standard rooms, superior rooms, 1 junior suite and 1 suite.

Amenities/Leisure

• Buffet breakfast
• Gastronomic à la carte restaurant (closed lunch times)
• TV lounge/Bar  
• Complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel
• Health club with free use of a sauna and Turkish bath
• Swimming pool (6 x 10.50m) open all year – pool towels provided
• Secure underground parking (free of charge subject to availability)
• 2 Lifts
• Café ‘A Colmeia’ located opposite the harbour promenade
• Restaurant ‘La Cantina’ located opposite the Portas do Mar Marina and serving Italian cuisine
• 15 minutes drive to Populo beach