Hotel do Canal is a modern, purpose-built four star hotel, ocean front, located across Horta’s City Port. The hotel offers panoramic views of the bay and according to the weather, dramatic views of the Pico Mountain, classified as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal. It belongs to one of the Island founding families, a traditional Azorean hotel chain, providing comfortable accommodation with all bedrooms en-suite with air-conditioning/central heating, mini-bar, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast and other meals are served at the Restaurant. The hotel offers a fitness centre facility with sauna, Jacuzzi, steam bath and massage. It is also at a short driving distance to the old town centre and walking distance to local restaurants and the sea promenade and the commerce main street. Last, but not least, adding to its character, the hotel is next to the legendary Peter’s Café Sport, a famous yachting pub anywhere in the world, established in 1918.