This hotel enjoys a spectacular location in Funchal Bay, directly beside the Atlantic Ocean. A supermarket, diverse shops, a bar and restaurants are to be found close to the hotel and the sea is also just a few minutes walk away. The city centre lies1 km away and there is a stop for the public transport service is approximately 50 m from the hotel. Housed in an architecturally interesting building, this hotel has an exclusive level of comfort. Built in 2002, there are a total 10 floors with 174 junior and superior suites. Amongst the facilities at this particularly elegant hotel count a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, 6 lifts and a safe in the rooms. There are also several boutiques and common rooms (games room, library, TV room and lounge), a hairdressers salon and a conference room. Dining options include a piano bar and 1 air-conditioned restaurant with à la carte and 1 buffet service. The Hotel also feature a public Internet terminal, medical assistance on request and laundry service. The comfortable, modern rooms each come with an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer as well as a balcony, a king-sized bed, a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, a radio, a minibar, a hire safe and individually controllable air conditioning and central heating. The equally tastefully furnished studios and apartments come with a combined bedroom/ lounge and a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge. The apartments additionally come with a separate bedroom.