Fortress Ground Hotel in Funchal
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At a glance
Please quote code 97838 in all correspondence.
- Accommodation: Hotels
- Stars: 4
- Board basis: Full board, Half board, Bed and Breakfast, Room only
- Holiday type: Beach Holidays
Description
This is a family friendly 4 star hotel boasting stylish accommodation alongside excellent facilities, overlooking the Atlantic. The hotel enjoys one of the best locations in Funchal, an impressive setting overlooking Madeira's attractive capital. In just a 5- minute walk you will reach shopping centres, lovely pedestrian boulevards lined with Jacaranda trees, the seafront promenade, municipal gardens and large number of restaurants to please all.
Location
From its commanding position the hotel offers a fantastic panoramic view of the Cathedral, the old part of town, the marina and the ocean. Sharing the high-ground with Sao Joao Fortress, which was originally built in the 15th century to protect the city from pirate attacks and today gives its name to the hill where the hotell stands. Guests can discover a landscape rich in flora and fauna. There are mountains, beaches and forests to explore, along with many pretty towns and villages.
- 1 kms to city centre
- 21 kms to the nearest airport (madeira airport)
Rooms
Standard Mountain View rooms are spacious and tastefully designed, featuring a bright contemporary decor and comfortable furniture. Each room comes with a balcony. Amenities include a flat-screen satellite TV, internet access, mini-bar and an en-suite bathroom with shower.
Restaurant and Bars
The flavours of Madeira and those of the International cuisine are well represented in the buffets and a-la-Carte menus at this hotel. The Bay View restaurant offers a buffet menu of Mediterranean and international dishes, complemented by Portuguese wines. The Woogie Boogie cocktail bar serves a broad selection of hot and cold beverages and provides live musical entertainment. Free parking is possible onsite.
Facilities
- Beauty Salon
- Barber Shop
- Car Park
- Children's Pool
- Disabled facilities
- Gym
- Lift
- Room Service - Limited
- Spa
- Sauna
- Swimming Pool - Indoor
- Swimming Pool - Outdoor Not Heated
- Tennis
- Whirlpool
- Games room with pool and ping-pong
- Wi-Fi
Information last updated: 16/12/2022 15:37:27