My colleague and I recently stayed at Alcides with a group of 12 of our college students on a study tour of Portugal and the Acores. We could not have picked a better property, as it is a microcosm of all that is wonderful about the Acores: quaint, charming, and rereshingly welcoming. Pedro and his staff are incredibly friendly and... More

We stayed for a week at Residencial Alcides in Ponta Delgada. The staff was very friendly and helpful from the minute we arrived, and even before we arrived: I am celiac, which means that I need to live on a special diet, so prior to our arrival we emailed the hotel and asked if gluten free food was accessible. The... More

I liked my stay in Alcides. The room was big and comfortable, the breakfast was good, and the location perfect. Internet worked fine. However, for Portuguese standards, it's quite pricey (40EUR for 1 person).

The location is the best just in the center of Ponta Delgada where main places can be reached by walking. The rooms are very simple, very old, but clean. Breakfast was very nice with fresh orange juice made by ourselves. The staff was great since the minute we arrived. Help on rent-a-car,suggestions on places to eat and go. Everyone was... More

I got a very big and nice room with a great bathroom (with tub) and a balcony with a fantastic view over the city and mountains in the horizon. I could even see a part of the marina. The bed was a bit hard and 2 nights I had trouble sleeping because of a lot of people have a party... More

Situated in the historical centre of Ponta Delgada, Alcides offers nice accommodation in a great location. The hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions in Ponta Delgada and located only a short drive from the airport. Although the hotel and rooms are old (nice historical building), they are perfectly maintained: everything works as it should. All the rooms... More