Built in 1998 and renovated in 2004, this hotel has 3,500 m² of gardens and a total of 175 rooms spread over 7 floors, of which 166 are double rooms and 9 are suites. Amenities within the hotel include a foyer with 24-hour reception, a safe, a cloakroom, 2 lifts and a newspaper stand. Additional facilities include a cocktail bar, a pub, a TV room and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant with a separate non-smoking area and highchairs for infants. Furthermore, there is a conference room and a public Internet terminal that can be taken advantage of by guests. Those arriving by car may take advantage of the hotel's car park and garage. A bicycle hire service is available and for children, there is a kids' club (supervision in English; open from April until October) and a playground. Room and laundry services round off this hotel's offerings.

The former accommodation used by the German football team during the 2004 European Cup is a luxury hotel nestled amidst 20 hectares that has pine forests dotted throughout its gardens. Fine sand Praia do Garrão is approximately 800 m from the hotel (not maintained during the winter) there is a daily hotel bus service to Vale do Lobo (about 6 km away) as well as a bus service to the beach during the peak season (June until September). There are scores of shops, bar and nightclubs as well as an excellent connection to the public transport network to be found just 2 km from the hotel. Faro airport is 20 km away.

Breakfast is available to guests each morning. A fine buffet is on offer in the mornings and evenings. At lunchtime and in the evenings, guests may also choose to select dishes from the set menu, or take the à la carte option. Special dietary requirements may be accommodated, including individual-specific options.