My wife and I were on our ten years wedding anniversary trip and chose this hotel because of the reviews. Many aspects of the hotel were indeed enjoyable: breakfast is excellent, the pools are pleasant with great view, the room was clean for the whole week, and there's free parking.
Unfortunately, we were very disappointed by the service however.
To begin with, I approached the hotel beforehand by email with some questions that would have been useful as regards celebrating our wedding day. I never got any reply. The emails reached the hotel, however, because when we arrived, the person in the reception said to me that they are going to arrange a surprise for us to our hotel room at our wedding day. Yet, they never arranged anything. Now I'm not expecting a hotel (even a five star hotel) to pay attention to my wedding day but I find it dissatisfying that they say they would arrange something and then do not do it.
Then we made the mistake of reserving a nice table with a view over Funchal from the hotel restaurant for our celebratory dinner. I won't repeat all the mistakes but only three (!) of them: First, the table we asked was not available and the restaurant had decided to solve this situation by not reserving any table for us. Thus we ended having a table in the middle of the room; lessening all the romantic vibes of this celebratory dinner.
Second, my wife's stomach cannot handle onion. She told about this to the waiter, and he said that there was no onion in her main course and that he also tells about this restriction to the kitchen. Nevertheless, all the clams and their sauce was rich in onion. As a result, she left most of the main course (27e...) untouched. When we mentioned this to the waiter, we didn't get any apology just a comment "ouh, I'll tell that to the kitchen".
Third, when we get the bill (which we had not asked at that moment yet), it didn't include the desserts. I had not noticed this, and the waiter only noticed this after I had signed it. At that moment he said that he'll bring us the new bill. We finished our drinks and waited the new bill. And waited. And waited. At the end they made us wait the bill (in now empty restaurant) for ten minutes because they didn't bring the right bill in the first time.
The lesson of our visit: the hotel is nice but the service can be very poor (even for two star hotel, not to mention five star hotel). It is fine if you do not want anything special. Then again, if you want to be certain that things work, choose some other hotel. The final case on this point: at check-out I left my email address to the manager with a note that if they would like to know why I was disappointed about the hotel, they could contact me. They haven't.
- Also Known As:
- Quinta Das Vistas Palace Gardens Hotel
- Quinta Das Vistas Palace Gardens Hotel Funchal
- Quinta Das Vistas Palace Gardens Madeira/Funchal
Region:
Portugal >
Madeira Islands >
Madeira >
Funchal
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge
Business Center
Fitness Center
Free High-Speed Internet
Free Parking
Restaurant
Room Service
Shuttle Bus service
Suites
Swimming Pool
Wheelchair access
#8 Romantic Hotels in Funchal
#15 Luxury Hotels in Funchal
#23 Family Hotels in Funchal
Price Range:
$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
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Official Category: 5 Stars HotelLocation: On the brow of a hill above the capital, Funchal With panoramic views of downtown, the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding mountains. Surrounded by 12.000 m² of mature centenary gardens 10 minutes by car or 20 minutes walk into the centre of town 25 minutes from the International Airport of MadeiraTransportation: Hotel courtesy bus service to Funchal - Marina Easily available taxis Bus stop to Funchal and other destinations to the west part of the island, about 3 minutes walking from the hotelParking Facilities: Free parking availableRooms at the Quinta das Vistas:63 Double Rooms (30m²) spread over three floors03 Junior Suites (45m²)04 Suites (50m²)01 Presidential Suite (80m²) on the top floor of the original house2 twin rooms specially equipped for guests with wheel chair Room Facilities: Private balcony with a superb views of the gardens, Funchal, the mountains or the Atlantic ocean Luxury wood and carpet floors Bathrooms with Portuguese marble and oak Bath with shower Separate area for toilet and bidet Selection of bathroom amenities Air conditioning and heating individually controlled Double glazing Direct dial telephone Free Wireless in all rooms and public areas Electronic in-room safe free of charge Mini-bar Bathrobes Room slippers Internet access Sitting area with comfortable armchairs Dressing table with mirror Hair-dryer at the dressing table Cable TV with 30 Portuguese and international channels Wake-up and message system through the telephone system Non Smoking rooms available Family rooms available (2 main beds and 2 extra beds)Public Areas and Additional Facilities Reception and lobby, Interior winter garden and a Formal lounge Cocktail Bar, veranda and terrace Panoramic gourmet restaurant, veranda and terrace Reserved area in the restaurant for non smokers Interior and exterior heated swimming pool Second exterior heated swimming pool Jacuzzi, Sauna, Turkish Bath, Relaxation Room with magnificent views, Sensations shower and Vichy bath, Foot Spa and panoramic Fitness room available free of charge Treatment rooms Magnificent tropical centenary gardens and green areas with paths surrounding the property, relaxation and rest areas e 9-holes mini golf Garden corners with different features Vintage Rolls Royce available for special transfers Free reception of faxes and Sending service of faxes at Reception Laundry service with deliveries in 24 hours Organization of dry cleaning service (outside the hotel) Breakfast in the room from 7:30 to 10:30 Room Service from 10:00 to 24:00The details that make the difference at Charming Hotels: The Resident Manager personally receives all arriving guests and will maintain a personal and regular contact with them to ensure their satisfaction and anticipate their requirements. All our guests are accompanied to their room on arrival Gift on arrival of Madeira Wine & Madeira cake Free electronic room safe, bath robe and slippers Free use of sauna, Turkish bath,, sensations shower, whirlpool, panoramic fitness room, and relaxation rooms and much more at Chandra Spa. Free use of the Health Centre & Fitness Room facilities Guests on Half Board may opt to eat at any of the Restaurants of Charming Hotels at no extra charge Vintage Rolls Royce available for VIP guests, anniversaries or birthdays A policy of addressing our guests by name A policy of special attention to all our guests needs A policy of always being willing and able to help our guests A policy of making everything possibleRestaurants & Bars at Quinta das Vistas:Restaurant La Belle Terrasse:Situated in the centenary main house, it provides a wonderful colonial atmosphere with veranda and terrace.The gourmet menu offers creative dishes that combine local produce with exotic herbs and spices. The Executive Chef uses fresh herbs grown in the garden and only fresh produce that is carefully selected in the local farmers market.The dining room is decorated in keeping with the original architecture and colonial history of the house, reminiscent of the elegant romantic past of Madeira.The veranda and terrace are perfect for al fresco dining in the warm Madeira evenings.The service is a full a-la-carte complemented by the chef’s daily suggestions. Open for lunch and dinner.Albatroz Piano Bar:Situated in the main house the bar serves the winter garden, main lounge, veranda and terrace.Panoramic Pool Bar:Serves the pool area with drinks and original snacks. Open for light lunches. Relaxing atmosphere with cane chairs and wood sun umbrellas.The Royal Tea or Coffee, with freshly made scones and pastries is also served in the sitting room, veranda and terrace.Conference Room: Durão IDimensions: Total area 50.00 m² Length 6.80 m Width 7.30 m Height 3.50 m Air conditioning and heating Natural lightingCapacity: Convention Type – 40 persons Schoolroom style – 32 persons U type table – 18 persons Reception – 45 persons Banquet – 32 personsDurão IIDimensions: Total area 25.00 m² Length 6.30 m Width 3.90 m Height 3.50 m Air conditioning and heating Natural lightingCapacity: Convention Type – 20 persons Schoolroom style – 15 persons One table – 16 persons Reception – 25 persons Banquet – 16 personsDurão I + IIDimensions: Total area 78.00 m² Length 10.70 m Width 7.30 m Height 3.50 m Air conditioning and heating Natural lightingCapacity: Convention Type – 70 persons Schoolroom style – 50 persons U type table – 25 persons Reception – 60 persons Banquet – 55 personsPrices include: Flipchart, paper and 4 colour felt tip pens (black, blue, green and red) White board with 4 different board markers Pen Folder of documents Waters for the Presidential TableSpecific audiovisual material: Possibility of providing a large range of audio-visual equipment. The quotation must be requested in advance as well as the reservation of the material.Coffee Breaks & Business lunch menus: A complete variety of choices are available.
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