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Summary of reviewsAlto do Forte in Ponta Delgada receives glowing reviews for its exceptional features and services. Its prime location atop a hill provides tranquil surroundings combined with easy access to the vibrant city center, enriching guests' stay with panoramic views and restful nights. The hotel excels in cleanliness, with its modern premises meticulously maintained and the rooms described as spotless, enhancing the overall comfort and appeal.
The breakfast experience is noteworthy, praised for its impeccable presentation and variety, with high-quality local products offering a delightful taste of the Azorean region. In-room breakfast delivery ensures guests start their day with comfort and ease. Alto do Forte’s accommodations are spacious and modern, with well-equipped kitchens and elegant decor contributing to a cozy atmosphere. The staff consistently receive accolades for their friendliness and attentiveness, creating a welcoming environment and offering assistance beyond expected services, further heightening the guest experience.
The leisure facilities, including two outdoor pools and a comprehensive spa area, provide ample opportunities for relaxation and fitness. While some feedback suggests enhancement of gym equipment, the overall cleanliness and variety of options are praised. Additionally, the hotel offers ample parking options, with a spacious underground garage available free of charge, adding significant convenience for guests exploring the area by car.
The beds stand out for their comfort, often described as extremely cozy, and contribute to restful sleep. Alto do Forte combines these individual elements to deliver a high-quality stay marked by comfort, modern amenities, and exemplary service, solidifying its reputation as a premier choice for travelers seeking a memorable experience in the Azores. Show more
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Luxury Aparthotel
Listed as a Luxury Aparthotel, this property offers high-end apartment-style accommodation. Guests can expect upscale amenities and services typically associated with luxury properties.
Accessible Aparthotel
Alto do Forte is identified as an accessible hotel in Ponta Delgada, offering features for guests with accessibility needs.
4-Star Aparthotel
Located on Ladeira da Mãe de Deus, this aparthotel offers comfortable accommodations with excellent views. It provides a blend of independence and hotel services.
Aparthotel near The Beach
Aparthotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability
Aparthotel with Swimming Pool
Children's Pool Outdoor Pool
Aparthotel with Parking
Aparthotel with Gym
Small Aparthotel
Aparthotel with Outdoor Pool
Aparthotel with Children's Pool
Room Types
Penthouse ApartmentThis spacious apartment comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as sea views. The unit has 2 beds.
Apartment with Sea ViewThis spacious apartment includes 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which has a stovetop, a refrigerator and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as sea views. The unit has 3 beds.
Apartment with Sea ViewThis spacious apartment features 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. The well-fitted kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as sea views. The unit has 4 beds.
Deluxe ApartmentThis spacious apartment is comprised of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. The fully equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as city views. The unit offers 4 beds.
Superior ApartmentThis spacious apartment comprises 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. Featuring a balcony, this apartment also provides air conditioning, a washing machine and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 4 beds.
Deluxe ApartmentThis spacious apartment comes with 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the fully equipped kitchen that has a stovetop, a refrigerator and a microwave. The apartment features air conditioning, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 4 beds.
Deluxe ApartmentThis spacious apartment consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the fully equipped kitchen that features a stovetop, a refrigerator and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as city views. The unit offers 3 beds.
Deluxe ApartmentThis spacious apartment comprises 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as city views. The unit offers 4 beds.
Superior ApartmentThis spacious apartment consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that is equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. Featuring a balcony, this apartment also provides air conditioning, a washing machine and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 4 beds.
Superior ApartmentThis apartment includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The fully equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker and a dining area. The unit has 2 beds.
Apartment with Sea ViewThis spacious apartment is comprised of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. The well-equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as city views. The unit offers 4 beds.
Superior ApartmentThis apartment includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker and a dining area. The unit has 2 beds.
Penthouse ApartmentThis spacious apartment consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The kitchen is equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Apartment with Sea ViewThis spacious apartment comes with 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the fully equipped kitchen that has a stovetop, a refrigerator and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as city views. The unit has 4 beds.
Deluxe ApartmentThis spacious apartment is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Deluxe ApartmentThis spacious apartment consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the fully equipped kitchen that has a stovetop, a refrigerator and a microwave. This apartment is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker and a dining area. The unit offers 2 beds.
Apartment with Sea ViewThis spacious apartment includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. The well-equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as city views. The unit has 2 beds.
Apartment with Sea ViewThis spacious apartment consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Superior ApartmentThis spacious apartment consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the fully equipped kitchen that features a stovetop, a refrigerator and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Deluxe ApartmentThis spacious apartment is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that is fitted with a stovetop, a refrigerator and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Deluxe ApartmentThis spacious apartment is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. The fully equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Apartment with Sea ViewThis spacious apartment includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as sea views. The unit has 2 beds.
Apartment with Sea ViewThis spacious apartment comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. The kitchen comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Superior ApartmentThis spacious apartment is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Apartment with TerraceThis spacious apartment comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. The kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as sea views. The unit has 2 beds.
Apartment with TerraceThis spacious apartment includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as sea views. The unit has 2 beds.
About Alto do Forte
License: 254,23
Guest Reviews
Location
Situated in the vibrant heart of Ponta Delgada, Alto do Forte offers travelers an enviable location that effectively balances accessibility with tranquility. Guests appreciate its proximity to the city center, making it easy to explore the array of nearby restaurants, shops, and attractions on foot. Just a short 10-minute walk from the pier and downtown, the hotel is ideal for those who want to delve into the local culture without the hustle and bustle.
Although located atop a steep hill, this elevated position rewards guests with stunning panoramic views of the water and cityscape, enriching the experience of relaxation. For those interested in soaking up the scenery, the location provides a peaceful ambiance that is perfect for unwinding after a day of sightseeing.
Despite being slightly off the beaten path, the hotel's quiet environment ensures restful nights. The convenience of having a central location coupled with private parking makes it an attractive choice for travelers who wish to explore the area extensively. Alto do Forte stands as a premium choice in Ponta Delgada, offering comfortable accommodations and remarkable views, all nestled within the beauty of the Azores.
Breakfast
Alto do Forte boasts a breakfast experience that leaves a lasting impression on its guests. The hotel offers the convenience of in-room breakfast delivery, ensuring guests start their day with ease and comfort. The breakfast selection is praised for its freshness and includes a wide array of local and quality products, providing a taste of the region's culinary offerings. With options ranging from eggs and cereals to fruits and yogurt, there is something to satisfy every palate.
Guests appreciate the variety in the breakfast buffet, which is consistently described as excellent, rich, and diverse. Although some guests noted a lack of variety over longer stays, the general consensus is that the breakfast meets expectations with its quality and substance. The inclusion of regional products is frequently highlighted as a significant plus, enhancing the overall breakfast experience.
Helpful staff contribute to the positive breakfast experience, and the cleanliness and presentation are described as impeccable. For those staying in rooms with kitchen facilities, the breakfast possibilities are well-equipped and appreciated. While some suggest room service might lead to food waste, the convenience and quality of breakfast delivery remain key highlights of the hotel. Overall, breakfast at Alto do Forte is regarded as a great start to the day, offering guests a satisfying blend of variety, freshness, and local flavors.
Rooms
Alto do Forte offers guests spacious and modern accommodations that consistently earn praise for their size, comfort, and amenities. The apartments, some of which provide beautiful views, are noted for their generous space and can comfortably accommodate multiple guests, with mentions of large and lovely layouts suitable for families or groups. Cleanliness is consistently highlighted, with rooms described as spotless and well-maintained. The interiors are modern and elegantly decorated, providing a cozy and inviting atmosphere that includes well-equipped kitchens with top-notch appliances. The attentive and friendly staff further enhance the experience. With a great location, Alto do Forte delivers a high-quality stay that combines comfort, modernity, and convenience.
Beds
Alto do Forte impresses guests with its exceptional bedding, consistently praised for comfort across numerous reviews. Visitors frequently highlight the beds’ superior comfort, with many describing them as among the most comfortable they’ve experienced. Alongside the cozy mattresses, pillows also contribute to restful sleep, leaving guests refreshed. The well-equipped and clean rooms further enhance the stay, offering a comfortable environment for relaxation. While one remark notes potential discomfort from emergency lighting if sleeping with the bedroom door open, the overall impressions are decidedly positive. Additionally, the presence of balconies in some rooms adds to the appeal, providing guests with a pleasant space to unwind. Altogether, the comfortable beds and thoughtfully designed rooms make for a peaceful and enjoyable accommodation experience.
Cleanliness
Alto do Forte stands out for its outstanding attention to cleanliness and comfort. Guests frequently highlight the immaculate condition of the rooms and facilities, describing them as spotless and well-organized. The establishment is praised for its modern and newly built premises which showcase exceptional cleanliness across all areas, from the apartments to the spa. The hotel ensures that everything is consistently clean and well-maintained, making it a popular choice for travelers who value hygiene and tidiness.
The apartment hotel combines modernity with comfort, featuring spacious, well-equipped accommodations that meet high standards of cleanliness. Guests enjoy the tranquility of the setting, enhanced by attentive and friendly staff who contribute to a welcoming atmosphere. The location of the hotel offers the convenience of a short walk to the downtown area while providing stunning views of the sea and the bay of Ponta Delgada, adding to its appeal.
Overall, Alto do Forte is celebrated for its recent facilities and excellent staff, making it a preferred destination for those seeking a clean and comfortable stay.
Staff
The reviews for the staff at Alto do Forte paint a picture of an exceptional team renowned for their friendliness, helpfulness, and attentiveness. Guests consistently mention the staff's ability to create a welcoming and supportive environment, ensuring that all visitors feel at ease. The staff's proactive approach includes offering assistance beyond the basics, such as arranging tours and transportation, and maintaining efficient communication through platforms like WhatsApp. This level of service is characterized by prompt responses to requests and a genuine willingness to go the extra mile. The courteous and skilled team leaves a positive and lasting impression, shaping an overall exceptional guest experience at the hotel.
Gym
The gym at Alto do Forte is a compact yet well-maintained facility, offering a variety of amenities catering to both fitness enthusiasts and those seeking relaxation. It is complemented by an excellent spa, providing an array of services including a sauna, jacuzzi, Turkish bath, and steam bath, all available for guests to use at their convenience. While some guests feel the gym equipment could be enhanced, the fitness and self-spa areas are consistently praised for their cleanliness and range of options. Alongside the gym and spa, there are outdoor pools available, adding to the hotel's appeal for both relaxation and exercise.
Pool
Alto do Forte offers a well-equipped leisure area that caters to guests seeking relaxation and fitness. The hotel features two inviting outdoor pools that are particularly appealing during warmer days. Complementing these pools is a spa area, which includes a steam room, sauna, and a satisfying jacuzzi. These facilities are ideal for unwinding after a day of exploration or business engagements. Guests appreciate the availability of a gym, providing opportunities to maintain their fitness routine. Most reviews highlight the pleasant experience of lounging by the pool and indulging in the jacuzzi's soothing waters. Additionally, the hotel’s parking options are praised, adding convenience to its appeal. However, some feedback notes inconsistencies in pool maintenance, with water temperature and chemical levels occasionally detracting from an otherwise enjoyable experience.
Parking
Alto do Forte offers a range of parking options that guests appreciate, especially for those wishing to explore the surrounding area by car. The hotel provides a spacious underground garage, which comes free of charge, adding significant value for travelers. This secure, private parking facility is particularly beneficial for families and is included in the accommodation price. Many guests find the garage easy to access with its wide parking spaces, underscoring its convenience and safety.
Travelers recommend learning to navigate cautiously to the parking, as the entrance is located on a steep slope. Despite this minor challenge, the availability of a private garage remains a much-valued asset, especially given the narrow roads around the hotel. The inclusion of free parking is frequently noted as a major advantage, making Alto do Forte an appealing choice for those intending to explore the island with ease.
Yes, Alto do Forte has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Children's Pool, Outdoor Pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Alto do Forte.
No, Alto do Forte doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Alto do Forte.