Pestana Casino Park Hotel in Funchal, Portugal

Introduction: This well-known, stylish hotel overlooks the harbour area and is situated just 500m from the heart of Funchal. With a good range of facilities on offer including supervised activities for children, this is a good choice for families.
Architecture: The entire complex, conceived by the world famous architect of Brasilia, Professor Oscar Niemeyer, is a masterpiece of modern design and construction. This magnificent example of modern art is characterised by an integration of space and daylight. The hotel lobby, the largest in Portugal, represents a combination of art, space and nature surrounded by the famous flowers of Madeira. Most rooms have a view of the sea. The island-view rooms face the main street of Funchal.
Location: The Casino Park Resort Hotel is located on a cliff top, overlooking the harbour, close to the centre of Funchal and is part of a development, which includes Madeira's casino and a purpose-built conference centre. It is close to the town centre and 20 minutes by car from the International Airport.
Address: Pestana Carlton Park Resort and Casino Funchal -
R. Imperatriz D. Amelia -
9004-513 Funchal Madeira -
Portugal

Accommodation: All the rooms are equipped with a private bathroom (with bathtub and shower), balcony, radio, satellite and cable TV (Portuguese, English, French, Spanish and German channels), direct dial telephone, telephone link to internet, air conditioning, minibar, safety deposit box (available for hire) and a hairdryer.

Facilities: One open air pool in the gardens of the hotel, 2 tennis courts, billiards and table tennis. Health & Fitness centre with gymnasium, sauna, massage, hairdresser and beauty treatments. Shopping area with newsstand, florist, boutique, souvenirs and wine shop. Free internet for hotel guests available in the lobby, 24hr room service, laundry service, car rental and doctor always available on call.

Meals & Gastronomy: The Pestana Casino Park has a variety of restaurants and bars. The Panoramic Restaurant is the main restaurant and has a capacity for 650 persons with a unique view over the swimming pool and Funchal Marina. It serves buffet breakfasts and dinners and hosts the weekly themed dinners. The Chez Oscar Restaurant is elegant in style and serves an A La Carte menu with a varied selection of regional and international specialities. The Pool Bistro Barbecue is an open air restaurant with a view over the sea and the yacht marina. An excellent buffet of salads and a selection of fish and barbecued meat dishes, as well as cocktails and draught beer, are served. The Sunset Bar is the hotels cocktail bar with live entertainment and there are 2 other bars located in hotels foyer and the pool area.

Surroundings: In the surrounding area there is game fishing, 2 golf courses: the 27 hole Santo da Serra Course (approx. 35 minutes away by car) and the 18 hole Palheiro Course (approx. 15 minute away by car), boat trips, excursions by boat around the coast of the island or to Porto Santo, Levada walks, organised excursions, windsurfing, scuba diving and local festivals (Flower Festival, Gastronomic Festival, Wine Festival etc.)