Hotel Talisman sits in the historic centre of Ponta Delgada, overlooking a park, which makes it a good choice for travellers who want to be in the town rather than beside the marina. It has 53 rooms and 5 suites that were recently renovated, and its facilities include a rooftop swimming pool, a fitness centre, restaurants and bars, terraces and a skylight lounge. Rooms have air conditioning, Wi-Fi, cable TV, a minibar and an in-room safe, and the hotel offers laundry and room service. It is one of the more affordable ways to stay in the heart of the old town.
Location and getting around
From the hotel you can walk to the Portas da Cidade, the main squares, the churches and the restaurants in a few minutes, and the marina and whale-watching departures are also within walking distance. That makes it a good base if you do not plan to hire a car every day, since tours to Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas can collect from central hotels. A taxi to the airport is short.
Rooms and facilities
The recent renovation means rooms are fresh and modern, with the standard comforts you would expect, and the suites give more space for families or longer stays. The rooftop pool is a highlight, especially in summer, when it offers views over the town, and the skylight lounge and terraces are pleasant for a drink. The fitness centre and business facilities are useful for longer trips. Light sleepers should ask for a room facing the park or the quieter side, since city-centre hotels can have some street noise.
What to know
Judge it by the facilities and the recent renovation. Breakfast and parking arrangements vary, so check what is included for your dates and ask about parking if you arrive by car, since old-town streets are narrow. In low season the rooftop pool is less inviting, but the central location keeps it useful all year. It suits budget-minded couples, solo travellers and families who value walking distance to the harbour, the cafés and the day-tour pickup points.
Why stay here
- ✓Historic centre location
- ✓Rooftop swimming pool
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Restaurants and bars
- ✓Skylight lounge and terraces
- ✓Air conditioning and Wi-Fi
- ✓Minibar and in-room safe
- ✓Recently renovated rooms
Good questions
Where is Hotel Talisman?+
It is in the historic centre of Ponta Delgada, overlooking a park, within walking distance of the city gates and the marina.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, a rooftop swimming pool, along with a fitness centre, restaurants, bars and terraces.
Is it good without a car?+
Yes. The central location suits walking the old town, and day tours can collect from central hotels.
