Madeira Panorâmico Hotel

Madeira Panorâmico Hotel is a mid-range hotel at Rua Estados Unidos da América 34, in the Lido and São Martinho hotel zone of Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. It stands on the hillside above the western seafront, a few kilometres from the old town, the Mercado dos Lavradores and the cable car to Monte, which visitors usually reach by taxi or bus. The name reflects the outlook, as rooms face either the sea or the mountains behind the city. The hotel is a facilities-rich property with an active leisure side. Listed amenities include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a spa, a sauna, a tennis court, a squash court, a restaurant, air conditioning, balconies, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. The racket courts are unusual among Funchal hotels and appeal to sporting guests, while the indoor pool and sauna make the hotel comfortable in cooler months. Room types are double or twin rooms with a sea view, double or twin rooms with a mountain view, and single rooms, so solo travellers and couples are both covered. Each room category has a balcony, which suits the panoramic character the hotel advertises. The on-site restaurant provides breakfast and evening meals, and the neighbourhood offers further cafes and restaurants along the main avenues. Free parking is a practical advantage for guests hiring a car to explore the island, since street parking in the hotel zone can be limited. Service is that of a mid-sized resort hotel with a broad guest mix, and the rating of 4.3 indicates generally good feedback. From the hotel, visitors can organise levada walks, trips to Pico do Arieiro, Câmara de Lobos and the north coast through local operators. The airport is around 20 to 25 minutes away by road, depending on traffic. The slope around the hotel is steep, so taxis are the easiest way back from the old town at night.