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Windsor Hotel
Portugal, Europe
Funchal
When you stay at the Windsor Hotel, you'll really get to know the beautiful city of Funchal. The hotel is perfectly situated for holidaymakers intent on exploring Madeira's capital.
But the Windsor Hotel isn't just a handy base; it's a wonderful hotel in its own right. Four star facilities and a cool, contemporary vibe make it one of the capital's best placed, and best regarded hotels. And the views of the incredible Funchal cityscape are breathtaking.
Great location, views and facilities make the Windsor Hotel one of Funchal's finest
There's a wonderfully friendly feeling at the Windsor Hotel; the staff are helpful and courteous. This isn't one of the island's bigger hotels, but that's an advantage too. It's got a very pleasant boutique feel, and holidaymakers really enjoy its relaxed, convivial atmosphere.
Life at the Windsor Hotel really revolves around the sun deck and pool. So why not spend a day exploring the city, then return for a swim in the beautiful pool - Affording more great views out over the city, this is the place to come to soak up the rays and relax. A cool drink, a comfy recliner, and an occasional dip… sounds like the recipe for a great afternoon to us.
Decor throughout the Windsor Hotel is cool and chic. There's a nice use of blacks and reds throughout the public areas. While guests' rooms are designed with cool, neutral colours and a real emphasis on comfort.
All twin rooms feature an en-suite bathroom as well as cable TV, telephone, fan, minibar and hairdryer. Wi-Fi, air-conditioning and a safe are also available for a small fee.
So if you're looking to really get to know the city, the Windsor Hotel is the one to choose. You're conveniently placed close to a great selection of shops, restaurants and other amenities, and the heart of the city is within easy reach.
But don't forget the Windsor Hotel's own restaurant. Offering a real taste of authentic Madeiran cuisine: lots of wonderful meat and fish and plenty of authentic specialities to tempt you...
There's a real charm and a fine sense of style at the Windsor Hotel. It's just so well placed, so friendly, and so well equipped. No wonder it's one of Funchal's most popular four star hotels. Please note that whilst breakfast at the Windsor Hotel is continental it is possible to pay locally for a cooked breakfast if you wish.
Special Offers
The earlier you book the more you save on your stay!
Save 10% when you book 90 days or more in advance.
Valid for stays 01/01/2027 – 31/03/2027.
Not combinable with any other offer.
Facilities
- Car park*
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
- TV lounge
- 24h Reception
- Laundry service
- Air-Conditioned Rooms
- Please note some facilities may incur additional charges
- The car park at the Windsor Hotel is charged in the summer months (June to September) at the value of €5 per day/car
Room Types
The Local Area
When you stay at the Windsor Hotel, you'll really get to know the beautiful city of Funchal. The hotel is perfectly situated for holidaymakers intent on exploring Madeira's capital.
Tripadvisor Reviews
3.0 Average420 reviews
Excellent
12%
Very Good
27%
Average
30%
Poor
19%
Terrible
11%
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Rude receiptionist
The little old lady at the reception of this hotel is the rudest receptionist I've ever encountered. I popped in there to check availability and prices. She talked down to me, was loud and condescending, and kept talking over me. Quite frankly I was shocked with the level of the rudeness - she was horrible! There is one thing I am grateful for though, her horribleness made sure I ensuring that I would not want to stay there even for the best of prices!
Back again
Back to hotel Windsor for the 10th time.
And there were som great changes. The breakfast room have had a much needed renovation, and is now at great room with a nice atmosphere and nice breakfast. The lobby is now also brought up to a very nice standard. The staff at hotel Windsor were allmost the same as the years before. Very nice, helpful, friendly and professional at all times. The hotel is situated at the best place in Funchal. Within walking distance of all attractions, activities, restaurants and bars. The hotel is also close to busstops and the bus terminal to the rest of the island. Anything missing? the hotel is build without balconys and the wiew is to the neigbours, so you have to go to the top of the building where the swimming pool and the pool bar is situated. There is also a great wiew over the city and the mountains.
So one star up from last time. You are doing great.
Review by mike_clausen Copenhagen, Denmark
One bad Manager
My girl friend and I have just arrived home after a week on Madeira staying at The Windsor Hotel in Funchal. I will start with my complaint as not to end on a sour note.
Our first morning we came down to what looked like a good, standard breakfest. breads, meats, cheeses, vegies, cereals, milk, coffes, juices and a hot plate with scrambled eggs, weiners, (processed) bacon and baked beans....BUT the food on the hot plate was cold. Have you ever tryed cold eggs, bacon and beans???
Next morning after being served cold food again, I complained about it
at the receptionist counter. She said she would make the restaurant manager, Poulo, aware of the matter. We went up to get ready for our day out and when we came by the receptionist, she told me the manager wished to speak to me. Before I could speak, Poulo confronted me in a very erogent and condescending maner. I felt like a school boy being scolded by his teacher. He continued to explain to me that Portugal Cuisine mandated that the food on the hot plate be 22 degrees celsius for our own good health and well being and that he had measured the temprature of the food and it was 24 degrees and further more that the water in the hot plate was 65 degrees???? OK, why is the food cold if the water is 65 degrees?
”Generally, temperatures above 149°F (65°C) are effective in destroying most bacteria, while temperatures above 165°F (74°C) are even better and can eliminate a wider range of potentially harmful bacteria.” (you might get sick with less heat?)
Not to get mad or in an argument I left him without a comment. Next morning I desided to try the hot food one more time....Still cold, but with one more complaint. There was fish in the scrambled eggs and no sign stating the fact. I know people that are strongly allergic to fish and I do complain in the strongest that there was no sign informing you of fish mixed in the food....
” Fish allergy is an immune hypersensitivity to proteins found in fish. Symptoms can be either rapid or gradual in onset. The latter can take hours to days to appear. The former may include anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening condition which requires treatment with epinephrine. Other presentations may include atopic dermatitis or inflammation of the esophagus.”
Now all of the positive......In all the years of traveling, I can not remember receiving a better sevice, before, during and after, our trip to Madeira with BEST TRAVEL and not to forget Jens Paulsen, our amazing quide and alle the poeple, except the restaurant manager Poulo, we met along our way. The Hotel is old and has not recently received up dates, but clean This is our second time on Madeira and very happy to say, the second time we have had Jens Poulsen as our guide.If we could be sure to have Jens as our guide, we might even consider a trip to Portugal. Next years.
I am copying this and sending to Best Travel, Tripadvicer and The Windsor Hotek Group.
I hope you will respond personaly to me pertaining to this reveiw? nielsrold@gmail.com
Review by NielsRold Aalborg, Denmark
Tired but good location
We had read previous reviews so kind of knew what to expect this is my feedback. We stayed in 102 and 104, noise from the loose road grid outside was awful! It is a very busy road. Internet/wifi dropped out at random times, annoying when trying to listen to the radio to block out road noise. They still need to put kettles and tea/coffee facilities in the rooms. The rooms were really clean but shabby, the sheets did not fit the beds. The towels were very worn out. The wardrobe doors did not stay closed. The noise from reception carried up to the first floor and funnelled in 104 so from 6.30am onwards you can hear chattering and in and evening all the lounge noise. Smokers use the internal balcony but the smoke blows into the building and rooms nearby. They could have moved one of us to another room but not both of us! Breakfast, needs bigger cups and glasses. NEW toaster needed only toasts one side at a time! Pool area, needs new grass and a good clean. A couple of bins would help. However, it has a good location, easy access to everything in Funchal. The cable car in Funchal is not running until 6th April 2026. The cable car in Monte to the Botanical garden is running.
Disappointing 4-star hotel
Positive aspects: hotel close to the city centre and to most tourist attractions; quiet hotel
Neutral aspects: room was OK, breakfast was barely OK, staff were OK.
Negative aspects: beds were very short and narrow; poor insulation from outside noise; wall painting was peeling at one corner; uncomfortable shower-in-tub with a curtain that sticked to your body; stale smelling bathroom towels; no coffee/tea making facilities in the room; no electric sockets at the desk (I needed to disconnect one of the bedside lamps to recharge my phone...); no green activities in place.
In short: you pay the price of a full 4-star hotel, and you get the services of a lower-than-average 3-star hotel.
Review by ANGELO V Milan, Italy
