The DNA: Set in a striking modern building, Octant Ponta Delgada is a large design hotel decorated in warm, inviting colours. It overlooks the Azores’ capital marina and the Atlantic Ocean. There is a gourmet restaurant, a cafe for casual fare, a rooftop lounge and bar plus a semi-covered rooftop swimming pool. Contemporary rooms feature wood paneling and all have sea views. Top of the bill is the Sea View Suite.

✅ free Wi-Fi • size matters: 123 rooms (35-78m2) (377-840 sq ft) • hotel opened: June 2016 (previously Azor Hotel) • architecture: Gomes de Menezes • interior design: Nini Andrade Silva • private parking possible on-site (charged) • pets allowed on request • 24-hour front desk