The old and famous Pensão Central de Ponta Delgada, located on the lively Rua Machado dos Santos, has been home to the latest opening of the Mercure brand, part of the Accor hotel group, for several months now.
Located in the historic city centre, very close to the famous Portas da Cidade and just ten minutes from the airport, this new accommodation is an exceptional space where innovation and the island charm of São Miguel come together.
The old building has been completely restored with the most advanced sustainability and energy efficiency criteria, as well as first-class facilities including two outdoor swimming pools for adults and children, a spa with a heated indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath, Vichy shower and a meeting room with capacity for sixty people that can also be used for presentations, exhibitions, etc.
The seventy-five cosy rooms and suites, elegantly decorated, where you can relax after an exciting day exploring the island, feature spacious balconies offering incredible views of the historic city centre and the sea. It also offers rooms adapted to the mobility needs of each guest.
The Pensão Central, an iconic spot in the city, welcomed travellers from all over the world, their suitcases full of fascinating experiences that they shared with the other guests. That legacy of the past can be felt today in every corner of Mercure Ponta Delgada Azores, where you can breathe in the romantic atmosphere of ancient travel stories. Suitcases, maps, compasses and belts used to secure luggage, such as those on display at the Bruma bar, adorn the hotel walls, creating an evocative setting that brings us closer to the island’s first visitors and connects guests with the spirit of the place.
Spaces designed to offer comfort and sophistication, helping to create a warm atmosphere where local elements are very much present thanks to decorative features that connect with the island’s characteristic lush nature. That warmth I mentioned earlier is evident as soon as you walk through the doors, thanks to the welcoming touches provided by the team at Mercure Ponta Delgada Azores.
Another of the hotel’s highlights is the Bruma bar, an excellent bistro where culinary innovation is the fundamental premise. In a modern, vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere, you can enjoy delicious hot and cold appetisers made with local ingredients, as well as craft cocktails inspired by the islands of the archipelago.
Gateway to the destination
Ideal as a starting point for exploring the island, Mercure reveals the most precious and unique aspects of each destination to travellers. And it does so by supporting culture, crafts, gastronomy and other local treasures. The hotel’s professional team is constantly focused on providing a unique and authentic experience, always offering the most genuine recommendations and enabling each guest to discover the hidden treasures of São Miguel, which in many cases are only known to locals.
Experiences such as a visit to the Porto Formoso Tea Factory, where, in addition to learning about the cultivation and processing techniques learned from Eastern masters, you can sample the tea in a typical São Miguel kitchen or on the terraces overlooking Porto Formoso. If you travel to the island in May, specifically on the first weekend, you cannot miss the historical re-enactment of tea harvesting with hundreds of participants dressed in period costumes, which attracts thousands of visitors to the island every year.
At this link, you can check out all the experiences offered by Mercure Ponta Delgada Azores:
https://made.withalpaca.travel/view/itinerary/2I1fMwG3Q0vWcAJdUrvknk
Renowned for offering immersive experiences inspired by the local culture and the most authentic aspects of each destination, with this new opening, the Mercure chain takes another step forward in its discovery of the world, allowing its guests to discover the magic of the Portuguese Atlantic archipelago and, in this case, specifically the island of São Miguel.
