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, sun beds and a barbecue are 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. An indoor garage is available for a supplement. All late arrivals are offered our express self check-in service (prior contact required). ASPA is a proud pet-friendly hotel.