Faro

Location This hotel lies at the heart of Faro, some 50 m from the marina and the historical part of the city. There are scores of shops, restaurants and bars, as well as a connection to the public transport network in the surrounding area. The railway station is approximately 800 m away, and it is 9 km to the nearest beach and 7 km to the airport. Facilities The hotel has 90 double rooms, including 3 suites, spread across four floors. There is a lobby area with a 24-hour reception, a safe and a lift. The hotel is superbly equipped with an air-conditioned à la carte panoramic restaurant on the 4th floor, WLAN Internet access and conference facilities. In addition there are room and laundry services as well as medical assistance available. A bicycle storage facility with bicycle hire as well as a car park and a garage are also available. Rooms The comfortably furnished rooms come with an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite and cable TV, a radio, WLAN Internet access (fees apply), a minibar, a king-size bed, and a free safe. The heating and air conditioning are individually adjustable, and some rooms feature a balcony or terrace. Sports/Entertainment During the season the hotel offers a free catamaran trip to Desert Island, where guests can spend a day sunbathing on the beach or discovering local bird life. A golf course can be found approximately 20 km from the hotel (charges apply). Meals Guests are offered a buffet each morning. Lunch and dinner are offered as a set menu or occasionally a buffet. Special dietary requirements are catered for. Payment American Express, Diners Club, JCB and VISA cards are all accepted in the hotel. Misc. Guests are offered a special price for parking. The hotel offers a daily courtesy shuttle boat, and during summer time hotel offers a free trip on a comfortable catamaran to the beautiful 'Desert Island' situated in the Natural Parque of Ria Formosa. This daily shuttle boat has several departing times during the day. How to get there From Faro airport: follow the main road in the direction of the centre. After about 4 km, there are two roundabouts; turn right at the second one and follow the signs towards the beach. The hotel is located there, in the Praca D, Francisco Gomes, in front of the marina.