Aspa Alegria Studios
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Aspa Alegria Studios
Located in the heart of Funchal, this hotel is a 3 minutes walk away from restaurants and the La Vie Shopping Center, and within 8 minutes walking of the Cathedral and Marina. The Farmer's market and Old Town are both within 16 minutes walking distance.
ASPA studios feature free high-speed Wi-Fi, fully equipped kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs with international channels (and a streaming box available on demand), private bathrooms with rain showers, as well as toiletries and hairdryers.
This endearing historical property is divided in 2 buildings, 40 meters apart from each other. In the main building (São Paulo), guests can relax with drinks and embracing views of the city on the Rooftop lounge, or get work done inside our meeting room. Food and beverage services include a selection of fresh local ingredients at the breakfast buffet, 24 hours freshly ground coffee, as well as a wine cellar. To enjoy a quiet relaxing afternoon, a cosy garden with outdoor furniture is available in the Alegria building.
All the superior studios and family studios (triple, quadruple and 2 bedrooms studio apartments) are located in the São Paulo building. The standard single or double studios (some with balcony or garden view) are located in the Alegria building.
With ASPA's premium location, guests can easily explore the island by bus or by car. The harbour and the aerobus station are a few minutes away, and the best museums can be found in the neighbourhood. All late arrivals are offered our express self check-in service (prior contact required).
ASPA is a proud pet-friendly hotel.
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- Check-in starts at: 13:00
- Check-out ends at: 12:00
- Wifi
- Pets not allowed
Reception services
- Luggage storage
Food and beverage
- Restaurant
- Bar
Business facilities
- Business Centre
What do guests think about this lodging establishment?
The ASPA Sao Paulo hotel received overwhelmingly positive feedback from guests. They praised the spacious and beautifully decorated rooms, featuring relaxing rain effect showers. The hotel's friendly and professional staff created a welcoming atmosphere, making guests feel right at home. The terrace offered stunning views, perfect for enjoying a bottle of wine from the hotel's own wine cellar. The breakfast was top-notch, with a focus on local and organic products. Guests appreciated the free parking, a rare find in Funchal centre. Despite concerns about noise, guests found the hotel comfortable for sleeping and even slept with the windows open. The location was also highly praised, offering an authentic local experience while being conveniently close to restaurants and the port. Overall, the ASPA Sao Paulo hotel provided excellent value for money and left guests wanting to return.
Reviews
- 5Excellent location, clean room, and helpful staffCatherine - Jan 1, 2022
These apartments are in an excellent location: they are in the old city but slightly away from the most touristic areas. My room had lovely traditional parquet floors and wicker decorations. It was perfectly clean and there was a well-equipped kitchenette and bathroom with rainforest shower. The hotel has an excellent buffet breakfast downstairs which includes bread, ham, cheese, eggs, cereal, and tasty Madeiran pastries. There is also a roof terrace garden. The staff were responsive and helpful when I had questions. My room was on the first floor and there was some noise outside the first night when I had the window open - street sounds and someone nearby having a party - but it was a budget room so that was understandable. There is parking in the street outside in the blue spaces as well as a large public carpark at the top of the street (off Rua Pimenta Aguiar at the corner of Rua das Cruzes). It's free overnight on weekdays (8am-8pm) and about Euro 2.50 for 4 hours parking during business hours. Coins are required to buy a ticket. The hotel also provides 24 hour parking in a private carpark for an additional cost, but I didn't use it. Overall, it was a lovely convenient hotel and I'd stay there again.
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