Fodor's Expert Review Octant Ponta Delgada

This design-focused hotel—the hippest place to stay in Ponta Delgada—offers all sorts of decadent amenities: ocean-facing rooms with balconies, a local cheese and wine selection near the lobby, and one of the only full-service spas in town. Sleek wood-paneled guest rooms have splashes of color and mid-century modern furnishings. The in-house À Terra restaurant wins rave reviews for its modern take on Azorean cuisine. Guests have two pools to choose from: a heated one in the spa and an unheated one on the rooftop, surrounded by views of the ocean and city.