Pestana Carlton Madeira

Frommer's Review

This is a luxurious 18-story structure near Madeira's only casino, with direct access to the sea via stairs that lead down from the hotel to a platform from which you can get into the sea for swimming. The hotel lies on a promontory overlooking Funchal Bay in the fashionable Vale-Verde Garden district, next to Reid's Palace . All of the spacious accommodations, many furnished in provincial style, have private balconies and comfortable, tasteful furniture. The more expensive rates are for the deluxe sea-view rooms. The oceanfront exposure (to the south) of these rooms means the pool terraces and seaside guest-room balconies and patios receive dawn-to-dusk sunlight. Bathrooms are well organized and contain dual basins and tub/shower combos. The three restaurants serve fine cuisine, if only to tour groups at times: The Atlantico features a show with dinner, Os Arcos has an international and regional menu, and the Taverna Grill specializes in pub fare like steaks.

Facilities:
3 restaurants; 4 bars; nightclub; 3 pools (1 heated indoor); 2 golf courses; tennis court; health club; sauna; Turkish bath; solarium; game room; room service; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.