Hotel Ibis Porto Sul Europarque, Santa Maria Da Feira

Well-earned stars

Advantages: Near to town amenities
Disadvantages: Cobbled street outside

I stayed here when it opened, so it was very quiet. If it gets included in the holiday brochures, I can't imagine it being too quiet for too often. Most tourist hotels are built near the Lido complex at the North side of Funchal. The Porto Santa Maria is at the opposite end of town, right at the border between the 'old' town and the rest of Funchal. It's only a short walk from the hotel to the cable car and the town centre shops (although this is over cobbles, so beware if you need a wheelchair or if you have difficulty walking), and there are plenty of restaurants around. The hotel itself is spotless, the rooms are well air-conditioned, with access to balconies or terraces - everything you would expect from a four-star hotel on this island. There are two swimming pools: the small-ish outside pool is not heated, although ...

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Review of Porto Santa Maria Hotel, Funchal

Hotel in quiet yet accessible area.

Advantages: Easy access to all activities and public transport.
Disadvantages: Probably quite expensive!

This is a beautiful hotel situated right at the end of the main promanade in Funchal. The views across the ocean, and into the city are perfect, with the sun setting over golden cliffs to the west in the evening towards the harbour. The hotel is situated right by the cable car and taxi rank, with the city centre on your door step, yet it is not a busy area, with very little noise. I have sat by the hotel reading a book in the shade many a time, enjoying the sound of the ocena and not much more. I attended a party at this hotel, a wedding, and it really is outstanding inside, although unfortunately, I didnt get a chance to see any of the rooms. But knowing the group that owns it and having stayed in another one of their hotel I would assume it is excellent! I have entered most as "average" as I did not experience the hotel as ...

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Review of Porto Santa Maria Hotel, Funchal

Grande Hotel Do Porto, good location.

Advantages: Those Public Rooms
Disadvantages: Standard Rooms small, but hay that was our choice and your all the same at breakfast

been happy to go there if we had had problems (which we did not have) finding a nice local restaurant. So to sum up I would certainly use this Hotel again and would recommend it. And the Staff and service were excellent, as we found it to be where ever we went in Porto. Hotel Web Site WWW.GRANDEHOTELPORTO.COM TEl 00-351-22-2076690 197 Rua Santa Catarina 4000-450 Porto. ...

poshtroika 03.03.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Grande Hotel Do Porto, Porto