We have stayed in Madeira around 10 times, 5 of them here, so why do we choose it?
It is clean, has a large lounge as well as the bedroom. It has limited cooking facilities and a good sized fridge so you can make the odd meal if you wanted.
We have stayed in the 5* hotels, but prefer this. If you are looking for carpets and luxury you may not enjoy the Duas Torres, but if you want a good, simple hotel you can't go wrong.
There is a bustop right outside the hotel and Madieran busses are cheap, reliable and fun.
From the hotel you can walk into town - about 45 mins, or into Camara dos Lobos by going through the tunnel, then along the esplanade - about an hour.
The nearest lavada is about 700 metres north (uphill!!)
The staff are friendly and helpful and will book trips and walks or call taxis if you want.