Madeira Panorâmico Hotel

One of the main reason why I booked this 4 star hotel was that it said it had a large space gym area as mentioned before booking, so I assumed it being a 4 start Hotel it will have decent weights and machines. However, when I arrived, the gym didn’t have a pull-up bar or a cable machine, the dumbbell weights were very basic that went up to only 10 kg. That is absolutely disappointing considering this was a 4 start Hotel. To be honest the multiuse cable machine is pretty much all you need as it has everything to be exercise all your body parts! I love my pullups hence I had to find a way to do them so I found a metal gate just outside the gym in the tennis court believe it or not I used the gate frame to do my pullups (see picture). Another downfall is that it didn’t have a water fountain in the gym area. You had to go up to the reception and buy bottle of water for €2. Good luck to those who suffer from quick dehydration. I expected the room to have a kettle which you wouldn’t think twice whether it will have it or not. But guess what? You have to pay extra to have a kettle in your room during your stay between €5 to €7. That’s just jokes, I didn’t know if I should laugh or cry! Other than that, the staff were very friendly and the location is close to the sea, and approximately 11 minutes drive to the main city area in Funchal. I’d say the breakfast is good, but the same time pretty standard what you would get in a 3 star hotel. I was expecting better variety. The breakfast is always the same every day. Hardly never changes. However, the dinner menu has a rotation. Overall, I would give this place 3.5 out of 5! I hope they can accommodate the above the next time I visit. 

Just returned from a short stay as a single traveller. Very good service at this hotel, reception staff were amazing , helpful, attentive and welcoming. Rooms very comfortable and cleaned daily with the fridge restocked with wines , beers and sweets - a nice addition. Lovely pool area with views across the town. The bar staff were friendly and I felt comfortable and relaxed here in the evening. Thank you for the amazing gin and tonics!

first of all, the hotel has a wonderful view of the city of Funchal and the Bay - the hotel staff is very nice and helpful. large rooms - the only minus - the rooms do not have an electric kettle. There is a PALADAR restaurant next to the hotel - where chef Ben serves dishes worthy of 5 stars, for me the best food during my stay in Madeira - prices in the restaurant are ordinary - like in any other restaurant. The dishes are presented so beautifully, you can eat with your eyes. If I ever come back to Madeira, I will definitely stay at this hotel and I will 200% only eat at the Paladar restaurant. I rate the hotel 9/10 and the restaurants 15/10☺️

Pretty hotel with a fabulous breakfast and a very delicious restaurant for dinner. Very friendly staff which speaks a lot of languages. Pretty rooms with a wonderful pool and a near supermarket and bus stop. And a shuttle that brings you to into the city center.