Armazéns Cogumbreiro

Having stayed in a villa and then a small room near Furnas before, this was quite the change - the room was almost as big as the villa we stayed in. A warehouse conversation, there is also a high ceiling. We liked the modern and crisp decor in the room. Location-wise, this place is a few minutes walk away from the main square and the main street, so very accessible. There was also a budget supermarket down the street although the selection there was rather basic. One thing is that the street is rather narrow so anyone getting a taxi to the airport will need to factor that in (the staff were not too helpful in terms when asked, we managed to book ourselves). They have individual wifi networks per room which is a great idea, but we found our network very intermittent, kicked off many times during our stay. The door on our room also acted up several times during our stay, taking a while to lock after we left the room - just be aware.

When I booked originally 8 months before departure, this hotel wasn’t even on *******. According to my tour driver it had been a hostel until Covid. There are 3 floors with 3 rooms. The staff is very helpful and friendly. You could leave your luggage in the office until your room was ready. There was a cafe that opens from breakfast till dinner. The room was plenty spacious with a full kitchenette and marble bathroom. It’s located within a five minute walk of the main plaza and about 10 minutes from the main marina. Small grocery stores and plenty of restaurants and coffee shops are nearby. It is definitely a hidden treasure in ponta del gada.

Had an excellent two night stay here recently in a converted historical commercial building. Spacious room and high ceiling, huge comfortable bed, well-lit (huge windows) with kitchen facilities. Bathroom door was a bit strange - very heavy and did not fully close, but not an issue. Main (street level) entry door was quite stiff and needed a violent push to open. Staff of the cafe managed by the hotel seemed a bit overwhelmed during a busy morning but the food service was fast, and quality was okay. Unfortunately there was no in-person greeting (very tight reception area!) but no issues with gaining entry, hotel manager was friendly. Bit on the pricey side for Ponta Delgada but I would stay here again.

This cafe is one of my favorite places to eat at in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores. The ambience is calming, inviting, and quaint. The very first day I visited we were greeted by an outstanding employee, Hugo Amaral. He was patient as I tied to communicate with him in Portuguese and he went out of his way to make sure my whole family was served with excellence. I ate here so many times that I lost count. The food is delicious and they even have food on the menu to accommodate those who are gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian. We were fortunate to have Hugo serve us on multiple occasions. You will enjoy your experience here and I hope you get to meet Hugo, as we did!

We dropped in to the cafe of Armazens Comumbreiro during our stay in Ponta Delgada. The menu was always current with some additional specials being offered. The fresh cakes were tasty and excellent. But also the more salty dishes were freshly cooked and served. The freshly prepared pineapple juice was marvellous. But it was also the calmness of the space, which felt like stepping into a different world when entering the place.