Pestana Casino ParkvsCasa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux
Pestana Casino Park and Casa Velha do Palheiro are both rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Casa Velha do Palheiro is the choice of most writers compared to Pestana Casino Park. Casa Velha do Palheiro is ranked #4 in Madeira with accolades from 5 reviewers such as Frommer's, Oyster and Jetsetter.
Pestana Casino Park
Rua Imperatriz D. Amelia 55, Quinta da Vigia, Funchal, Madeira 9004-513, Portugal
From $154/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Part of a complex designed by Oscar Niemeyer, the architect of Brasília (capital of Brazil), this high-rise hotel sits on concrete stilts next to the Casino da Madeira." Full review
Frommer's
"Part of Madeira's Casino and Conference Centre, this deluxe citadel is a 7-minute walk from the town center, nestled in a subtropical garden overlooking the harbor." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Pestana Casino Park Hotel is a 379-room upscale property occupying a landmark piece of iconic modernist architecture." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Casino Park is a Madeira icon from the 80s which looks fit to stage an old Bond movie." 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