Octant Ponta Delgada Hotel – Azores

Set in an architecturally striking building overlooking a marina on the Atlantic Ocean, this contemporary hotel is 26 km from Lagoa do Fogo lake and 3 km from the Ponta Delgada ferry terminal, with service to Santa Maria and Terceira. Featuring ocean views and wood-paneled accent walls, the streamlined rooms have Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, as well as sitting areas, minibars and balconies.
There’s an upscale restaurant that has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the marina. Other amenities include a bar, a casino, a stylish lounge and an outdoor pool, plus a spa. Breakfast is available.