Nine Dots
In the heart of Ponta Delgada, Nine Dots Azorean Art Boutique Hotel showcases Azorean artistry and features a small but wonderful spa.
We thoroughly enjoyed breakfast at Vermelho. Highlights included the array of Portuguese and French pastries that were brought to your table and the perfectly cooked a-la-carte eggs. Breakfast was delicious but also beautifully arranged, featuring tableware from Vida Dura.
Elisabeth Lincot's installation, Lagrima de Loros, graces an exterior hearth at Vermelho with glazed and colourful ceramic bird heads.
Located in the historic centre of Ponta Delgada, Nine Dots Azorean Art Boutique Hotel is housed in two restored buildings.
There are 36 rooms, thoughtfully designed using basalt stone, local woods, and colours inspired by the islands’ agricultural heritage dating back to the 15th century.
Paintings, sculptures, literature, and handcrafted pieces by Azorean artists and artists with Azorean roots, fill the common areas and some of the rooms. The hotel also supports emerging artists by hosting pop-up exhibitions in its gallery spaces.
A big highlight for us during our visit to Nine Dots, was the Roman-style indoor heated saltwater pool, tucked under gorgeous basalt and ignimbrite arches. Visiting late in the evening—twice—with the space all to ourselves was pure bliss. The pool features water jets, jacuzzi nozzles, and leg and back massage sets. There’s also a powerful Turkish steam room and a range of treatments incorporating Azorean essences.
The on-site ETC. Osteria Bar serves Italian-inspired dishes made with fresh Azorean ingredients, as well as creative signature cocktails. Other communal spaces include the terrace garden, which features endemic plants and basalt pavements, and a cosy reading corner—perfect for a quiet moment.
Awesomeness
Art by celebrated Azorean artists is a delight.
The heated saltwater pool under basalt arches is blissful after a day of hiking.
The garden features endemic plants and basalt pavements.
ETC. Osteria Bar features handmade azorean chairs and ceramics.
Located on one of the island’s most emblematic streets.
Bear in Mind
The hotel is located on a pedestrian street, and parking can be arranged at a nearby garage for a fee.
The spa only accommodates a few people at the time, offering a blissful experience.
Located in the historic centre of Ponta Delgada, Nine Dots Azorean Art Boutique Hotel is housed in two restored buildings.
There are 36 rooms, thoughtfully designed using basalt stone, local woods, and colours inspired by the islands’ agricultural heritage dating back to the 15th century.
Paintings, sculptures, literature, and handcrafted pieces by Azorean artists and artists with Azorean roots, fill the common areas and some of the rooms. The hotel also supports emerging artists by hosting pop-up exhibitions in its gallery spaces.
A big highlight for us during our visit to Nine Dots, was the Roman-style indoor heated saltwater pool, tucked under gorgeous basalt and ignimbrite arches. Visiting late in the evening—twice—with the space all to ourselves was pure bliss. The pool features water jets, jacuzzi nozzles, and leg and back massage sets. There’s also a powerful Turkish steam room and a range of treatments incorporating Azorean essences.
The on-site ETC. Osteria Bar serves Italian-inspired dishes made with fresh Azorean ingredients, as well as creative signature cocktails. Other communal spaces include the terrace garden, which features endemic plants and basalt pavements, and a cosy reading corner—perfect for a quiet moment.
Nine Dots Azorean Art Boutique Hotel is located on Rua dos Mercadores, one of Ponta Delgada’s most emblematic streets, with roots tracing back to the 17th century.
Nine Dots
Rua dos Mercadores 76
9500-092 Ponta Delgada - São Miguel
Azores
Portugal
© Photos courtesy of Nine Dots.
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