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Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & ChateauxvsHotel Quinta Da Penha De Franca
Casa Velha do Palheiro and Quinta Da Penha De Franca are both praised by experts. On balance, Casa Velha do Palheiro is the choice of most writers compared to Quinta Da Penha De Franca. Casa Velha do Palheiro is ranked #4 in Madeira with endorsements from 5 publications such as The Telegraph, Concierge and Oyster.
Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux
Concierge
Frommer's
Oyster
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
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
OysterUpscale
"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 Telegraph9.0
"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
Hotel Quinta Da Penha De Franca Concierge
Fodor's Frommer's The Telegraph Oyster
Rua Imperatriz da Amelia 85-87, Funchal, Madeira 9000-014, Portugal
From $67/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Just a kilometer from the center of town, this Quinta seems miles from urbanity as you stroll from your room, under the palms of the harborside gardens, right down to the sea."
Fodor's "In an unbeatable location at unbeatable prices—just above Funchal Harbor—this place pleases those who prefer their resorts casual rather than glitzy." Full review
Frommer's "This gracious old manor house is now a guesthouse, with an annex containing 33 sea-view rooms, a balcony, and a terrace." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A charming oasis of tranquillity and subtropical planting amid the chaos and construction din of Funchal’s port area." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The mid-range, 109-room Quinta Da Penha De Franca is housed in an old traditional house and expanded with a more modern annex, set among tropical gardens and with views of the sea." Full review
