Magnificent Madeira: New Savoy Palace promises to bring a touch of elegance to the island’s capital
| 25th July 2019
It’s fair to say that Madeira has somewhat been under-the-radar among the team of travel experts at VIVA – we’ve seen it perhaps more as sedate holiday island, suited to those who want a peaceful retiring sojourn.
But that is changing, as new levels of luxury are being brought to the subtropical capital of the isle, as the somewhat controversial Savoy Palace opens this year.
A game-changing hotel for the destination, its design will seamlessly blend historical with modern style elements – inspired by the incredibly varied nature of Madeira as an island and its rich culture.
Each part of the hotel offers a unique and unforgettable experience, including a ‘boutique-hotel-within-a-hotel’.
One of the highlights is a destination spa stretching across 3,100m2 that will offer a wealth of treatments alongside a pool landscape featuring dreamy lagoons, cascades and waterfalls, inspired by the Laurissilva Forest – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It will have 11 treatment rooms, 226 apartments, five restaurants, five bars, impressive pools and a large rooftop offering 360-degree panoramic view over the Atlantic Ocean.
Our impression of Madeira has truly changed, as the experiential hotel offers the perfect base for exploring the island, with its Michelin-star restaurants, growing wellness scene and plethora of outdoor activities in breath-taking surroundings.
