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Savoy Palace
Funchal, Portugal · Savoy Signature · Grand Luxury
Rises in a 16-story wave-shaped silhouette on the exact Funchal waterfront plot where the original 1912 Savoy Classic once stood before it was demolished and the site sat empty for over a decade. Opened in 2019 after a three-year design process led by Madeira-born designer Nini Andrade Silva and local firm RH+ Arquitectos, the hotel weaves the island's embroidery, wickerwork, and laurel forest motifs into its interiors, and its rooftop Galáxia restaurant revives the name of the old Savoy's nightclub.
- 352 rooms
- Opened 2019
- Neighborhood: São Martinho
- Rooms from 441 sq ft (41 m²)
- Interiors: Nini Andrade Silva
About Savoy Palace
- At 352 rooms across 16 floors, it is the largest hotel on the island of Madeira.
- The lobby's centerpiece is a three-story light installation suspended from the ceiling, built from miles of matte metal chain instead of a traditional chandelier.
- The rooftop Galáxia restaurant and bar borrows its name from the nightclub of the original Savoy hotel and is helmed by chef Renato Camacho, previously of neighboring Belmond Reid's Palace.
- The hotel holds a MICHELIN One Key distinction and houses The Reserve, an exclusive 40-room hotel-within-a-hotel occupying its top six floors.
- 22 km from Madeira Airport.
The setting
1 km from Funchal Cathedral. 5 km from Monte Palace Tropical Garden.
Restaurants and bars
- Pau de Lume restaurant — Restaurant · Grill
- Galáxia — Restaurant
- Alameda — Restaurant · Mediterranean
- Nikkei — Restaurant · Asian fusion
- Thatcher’s Bar - Hotel Royal Savoy — Bar · Bar
Experiences
- The Savoy Signature Sunrise Experience — An epic sunrise!
- Cabidela dinner — Ordem da Cabidela is coming!
- Classical music — An unforgettable evening with the Madeira Classical Orchestra.
- Terreiro Fire Pit — Savour delicious outdoor Fire Pit meals on summer nights
- Sundays at Terreiro — Terreiro with outdoor seating and kids' entertainment.
- Detox Day — A day to pause, breathe, and feel the island.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
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