We picked a hotel in central Funchal, not requiring a noisy pool-area or a boulevard of souvenir outlets. And Hotel Orquídea turned out to be perfect. A modern building with rooms, large enough to breathe in, with a small balcony with two chairs, aircondition and a fine bathroom. The breakfast in the 6th floor restaurant was more than adequate and... More

Good location. Rooms better than expected for the 3 star price. Everywhere clean and staff helpful. Breakfast basic and the quality of the evening meal reflected its bargain price, but I would recommend the excellent BonFix restaurant just along the road. No pool, no bar in evening. Good views across Funchal from the rooftop terrace. All in all very good... More

Finding the hotel by car is not easy with all the one-way streets in Funchal. Also this hotel is located close to one of the main roads, but on a small one-way street, not far from the downtown area (about 5-10 min on foot). The hotel lobby and the restaurant are decorated in a modern, tasteful fashion, but the rooms... More

I loved this hotel for many reasons: it is downtown, it has good breakfast, the price is acceptable and most of all, the receptionsists were so friendly and complaisant. I had so many questions and all of their answers and tips were useful. You have a wi-fi connection as well as a free of charge access to a computer.

Booked in for a week. Fifth floor room with limited sea views available from balcony.(Lower floors don't have sea view). Room of reasonably good standard, if basic in some respects. Very good aircon, adjustable. Let down slightly by badly crazed wash-basin surface and battle-scarred net curtains where shut in balcony door in the past. Could overlook these short-comings however as... More

I stayed at this hotel for 2 nights. Don't expect a very posh hotel or anything like that, it's quite basic, but comfortable and in a very good location in the city centre. The breakfast was very good and because it's served on the top floor.. we're graced with a beautiful view of the hills of funchal. The staff seemed... More

Stayed at this hotel on 31st Dec/1st Jan primarily to watch the fireworks. Fantastic location right in the heart of town and the views from the roof terrace were amazing. Hotel was very clean and the staff very efficient and friendly. Breakfasts were good and the food was replenished regularly. Again the views from the dining room were lovely. Would... More

Had four nights here. Really friendly staff. All rooms air conditioned. Free internet in reception. Reasonable buffet breakfast. Great location near the heart of Funchal. All areas within walking distance. Sunbathed on roof one afternoon!!

We stayed here for 4 nights and were very pleased with the location - it is NOT in the hotel area to the west of the city, but just at the edge of the city itself. So in a couple of minutes you are right in the centre of Funchal. The hotel has a smart reception area and helpful English... More