Alojamento Central II

Outstanding customer service

This little 2* or 'Hostel' is in a very convenient location. Easy access to harbour, old town, main hub, buses, pick up points and shops. The room was basic but pretty clean and the bed comfortable. The loo seat was not 'fixed' and despite asking wasn't done for a week. The sheets have seen better days - they were clean but worn and in some places torn. There was a shower which was 60cm square at best but the water was hot with a good pressure. It can be noisy but I think most places are no different in that area. Breakfast was also basic. Bread rolls, bread you could toast, jam butter and sliced cheese and ham (from packets). Occasionally a seeded roll was put out they didn't last long! There was minimal cereal, disappointing selection of fruit and the coffee was either from a machine, or powdered and in an urn. The roof top where you could sit/drink was a pleasant area and looks like the picture. The receptionists were very polite and helpful with regard to taxi's, where to eat and shop etc. It would have had a better review if we had had a kettle in the room and better still a mini fridge. Madeira is not cheap to eat out if you have to every day and it would have been good just to have a fridge for a little cheese/milk etc. The rooms were cleaned and beds made daily

Caught bedbugs which spoilt my entire holiday, despite Change in rooms, once bitten it takes 2-3 weeks for the recovery. Rooms not cleans properly. Dust and dirt in part of our room stayed there most of the time we were there

ALOJAMENTO CENTRAL 2 Is a good option for anyone looking for a budget friendly lodging which is clean, spacious, and centrally located. The roof top patio where breakfast offers great view of the City, Some reviewers suggested that noise was an issue. This reviewer did not experience any excessive noise.

Good, value-for-money and conveniently-located accommodation - apart from the daily morning struggle with my particular shower unit, I was very satisfied with my stay there.