Hotel do CarmovsCasa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux
Both hotels are praised by writers. Overall, Casa Velha do Palheiro ranks significantly higher than Hotel do Carmo. Casa Velha do Palheiro comes in at #4 in Madeira with approval from 5 reviews including Concierge, Frommer's and Oyster.
Hotel do Carmo
Travessa do Rego 10, Funchal, Madeira 9054-512 , Portugal
From $64/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Frommer's
"The Hotel do Carmo provides modern accommodations in the center of Funchal." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The three-and-a-half-pearl Hotel do Carmo is a stylish boutique property with a central Funchal location." Full review
Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux
Rua da Estalagem 23, Palheiro Golf Sao Goncalo, Funchal, Madeira 9060-415, Portugal
From $188/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge
"If you simply must have five-star luxury and you just gotta be on the links, this Relais & Chateau country house just north of Funchal is the place to stay."
Frommer's
"This unique inn was constructed in 1804 as a hunting lodge for the first Count of Carvalhal and then was restored in 1996 to become Madeira's first government-rated five-star country-house." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Casa Velha do Palheiro is an upscale resort dating from 1801, with 300 acres of gardens, nature trails, and an 18-hole golf course with sea views." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"High up above Funchal, Casa Velha was originally a hunting lodge for João, First Count of Carvalhal." Full review
Jetsetter
"Hunting lodge turned country house hotel surrounded by subtropical gardens and a hilltop golf course." Full review