Funchal Madeira, Portugal
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
Savoy SignatureBelle Époque oceanfront spectacle
Pink top-hatted doormen welcome arrivals into a soaring marble lobby, where romantic sweeping staircases meet live grand piano jazz.
“the locally owned Savoy Palace is one of the newest luxury hotels on the island, with a modern, gold, and glimmery design.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Nini Andrade Silva shapes wave-like curves, floral installations, and bronze latticework referencing traditional Madeiran embroidery.
Remarkable
Dedicated personal assistants, private plunge pools, and tailored butler service in The Reserve suites.
Remarkable
Laurea Spa channels Madeira's laurel forest through a Turkish hammam, sensory showers, halotherapy, and hydrotherapy waterfalls.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Portugal
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in AFAR.
the reception area features a massive suspended light installation, three stories tall and crafted from miles of matte metal chain.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Perched on Avenida do Infante, the hotel sits a short walk from Santa Catarina Park and the historic heart of Funchal.
The rooms
Walnut furnishings and bronze embroidery lattices frame private balconies, while upper suites add wraparound terraces with private plunge pools.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Submerged loungers sit inside the main outdoor lagoon pool, surrounded by palm-lined decks and subtropical gardens.
The spa
Olive daybeds rest beneath illuminated forest canopy ceilings in relaxation rooms inspired by Madeira's Laurissilva woodlands.
Hydrotherapy pool and gym
Waterfalls cascade into the mosaic hydrotherapy pool beneath green illuminated canopies, steps from a 24-hour gym.
Bar
Galáxia Skybar
A backlit constellation canopy curves over the 16th-floor bar, looking out across the Atlantic and Funchal's coastline.
The lobby sets the stage for a bevvy of unforgettable experiences with its daring centerpiece: a 33-foot-tall chandelier made from nearly four miles of matte metal chain.
Hibiscus Restaurant
Tables sit beneath golden petal chandeliers indoors or extend onto a pergola-shaded terrace framed by hanging planters.
At the table
Rooftop dining tables face floor-to-ceiling glass walls that look directly out over Atlantic sunsets.
How it began
Rising on the oceanfront site of the original 1918 Savoy Hotel, the property revived a century of aristocratic island hospitality in 2019.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.