Vila Ramos Hotel and nearby sports venues in Funchal, Portugal

*** The second phase of the renovations at this hotel will commence during this month of October 2008. To avoid any disturbance, as from the 18.10.08 all existing and future bookings will be transferred to the 5-star Classic Savoy hotel. Renovations are expected to be completed in November. ***Cradled against an oceanfront hillside and located in a quiet and sunny suburb of Funchal, approximately 2 km from the city centre, the renovated 4 star Savoy Gardens renowned for the provision of friendly and personalised service, offers amazing mountain and sea views across lush verdant plantations. All rooms are presently undergoing an intensive refurbishment programme which will offer their own private balconies, air conditioning, direct dial telephones and flat screen TV sets with Cable TV, internet access, tea and coffee making facilities as well as a mini bar, safe and complete bathroom with shower and bathtub. Services and facilities include a completely renovated restaurant serving daily buffet breakfasts and Table d'Hote dinner service. Snacks and drinks will be available at the bar throughout the day, with diverse nightly entertainment. Other hotel facilities encompass one small meeting room, a panoramic open-air terrace, games room with a billiard table, plus outdoor fresh water swimming pool. Public transport is available close by and the hotel is in close proximity to local fine restaurants, bars, popular evening entertainment spots, shopping, sea walk promenade and other points of interest.