Hotel Camões

“Four "C's": Comfortable, convenient, clean, courteous.”

We booked this hotel well in advance of our stay, knowing it is small, and very popular. The location couldn't be better. Just a few blocks from the harbor, restaurants, main square and market. It's an old-fashioned hotel in the best European sense. Low-key, extremely clean, polished wooden a... more

We booked this hotel well in advance of our stay, knowing it is small, and very popular. The location couldn't be better. Just a few blocks from the harbor, restaurants, main square and market. It's an old-fashioned hotel in the best European sense. Low-key, extremely clean, polished wooden and stone floors. The staff is most courteous and very helpful, and speak English. They summoned our taxis, booked an island tour for us, and kept our luggage during an early arrival and late checkout. Breakfast is included, and while not especially varied, there was always something tasty to start the day. We asked for a quiet room and were placed towards the rear of the building with a view out over the rooftops and towards the church across the street. The street is a busy thoroughfare during the daytime, but was quiet at night, even with our windows open. Beds (twin) were comfortable, bathroom modern & clean, lighting very adequate. We booked directly from the U.S. and paid 50% in advance and the balance a week or so before arrival. Better arrangements might be made through an on-line booking agent. The price was about the same either way. We'll stay here again when we visit Ponta Delgada.

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“comfortable, large room”

good buffet breakfast, professional staff and excellent location. large , clean bedroom, checked daily. Would be good to have a kettle for tea or coffee making and a complimentary bottle of water in the fridge. would stay again.

“Nice room with very few perks.”

The good: The gentleman at the front desk did allow me to store my bags until check-in. Our flight arrived at 7am and check-in time was 2pm, so this was very helpful. (no early check-in available.) The location of the hotel is good for accessing restaurants, shopping and walks along the waterfro... more

The good: The gentleman at the front desk did allow me to store my bags until check-in. Our flight arrived at 7am and check-in time was 2pm, so this was very helpful. (no early check-in available.) The location of the hotel is good for accessing restaurants, shopping and walks along the waterfront. The room was large, updated and very clean. Lovely hardwood floors and granite countertops in the bathroom. The beds were quite comfortable. The breakfast was very nice with both hot and cold selections. Physically, the hotel was excellent. The bad: The narrow street can be busy at times, so noise can be an issue now and then but not at night. There is no coffee maker, kettle, mini-fridge items or ANY amenities in the room. The safe in the closet is key operated and you have to pay for the key. I had a shower in the morning and then went to the beach. When I asked for a clean towel at the front desk so I could shower again before bed I was told "you are one person. You get one towel". I asked if I could have a kettle to boil some water and explained I had recent hand surgery and wanted the water for compresses but was denied. I was told that if I wanted hot water I would have to order it through room service. My brother and sister-in-law were traveling with me but staying at another hotel. We were looking for somewhere to eat on our first night and I noticed on the in-room "information sheet" that the hotel had a restaurant so I suggested we eat there. When I inquired at the front desk where the restaurant was located, I was told there was no restaurant at the hotel, even though it clearly stated on the sheet that it did have one and that it was open from 7-10pm. Overall, this is a nice hotel in a good location but don't expect any extras, even if you ask. The front desk, other than storing my bags, were not very helpful.

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“Spacious.. but 4-stars?”

Overall: A good $100 1-night-stay while waiting for next morning's flight. A/C not functional. Positive: The room: huge rooms, hardwood floors, couch in the room, desk with chair, full tub in the bathroom, balcony with desk & chair outside. Quiet but I was lucky insofar as my room faced courtyar... more

Overall: A good $100 1-night-stay while waiting for next morning's flight. A/C not functional. Positive: The room: huge rooms, hardwood floors, couch in the room, desk with chair, full tub in the bathroom, balcony with desk & chair outside. Quiet but I was lucky insofar as my room faced courtyard Service: friendly welcome with prompt check-in. A big thank you to the lady at the front desk who bent over backwards to get me a fan. Without the fan, this review would be entirely different. The staff also made me a little packed breakfast because of my early departure (06:45, breakfast doesn't start until 07:30!) - the gesture and the breakfast were really nice! :) Negative: The A/C. I like my room cool. The AC is merely a weak fan that blows a bit of air but has no cooling effect whatsoever. Thank god they had a fan they could give me (I think I got lucky there!) The bed was a twin, and thus fairly small and somewhat uncomfortable. Noise could be heard on occasion from the hall but nothing during the night. Breakfast hours:starts at 07:30am until 10am... I realize in Portugal one eats later, but standard breakfast hours start at 6am. The final say: An enjoyable stay. I would expect more comfort for $100 and I wouldn't rate this a 4-star hotel but I was impressed by the space and front-desk service.

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