CHOUPANA HILLS RESORT AND SPA

This modern luxury bungalow complex has been built in an ecological style and lies in a peaceful hillside location at an altitude of some 550 m in the tourist centre of Funchal. The hotel is also just a 10 minutes drive from the city centre where guests will discover a diverse selection of shops, boutiques, cafandAtilde;andcopy;s, bars, restaurants and nightlife venues. Guests may enjoy fabulous views out over the beautiful Atlantic Ocean from the hotel. Links to the public transport network lie just 500 m away and there is a hotel bus service running several times a day.This air-conditioned hotel was built in 2002 and comprises a total of 34 rooms. Facilities include a stylish foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a cafandAtilde;andcopy;, a newspaper stand, a cosy bar and an air-conditioned andAtilde;andnbsp; la carte restaurant with highchairs for infants in addition to a conference room and a public Internet terminal. Room, laundry and medical services may be taken advantage of and there is a car park as well as a garage for those arriving at the hotel by car.The spacious, luxurious rooms each come with a bathroom featuring a shower, a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a CD player, Internet access, a minibar, a king-sized bed, carpeting, centrally controlled air conditioning, an outdoor Jacuzzi and a hire safe. A final cleaning is carried out by staff after guests have vacated their residence.In the well-kept outdoor complex are a swimming pool, a poolside snack bar and a sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols laid out ready for use. Further leisure options include an indoor swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, steam baths and a massage service. Sports enthusiasts may pay a visit to the in-house gym or participate in the hotel's aerobics sessions.Guests may select their breakfast from an ample buffet; lunch and the evening meal may be taken andAtilde;andnbsp; la carte or chosen from a menu. Special dietary requirements and individual-specific dishes can be catered for.