Royal Savoy, Madeira

Fact Sheet

Occupying the site of the old Savoy Lido, the Royal Savoy, opened February 2002, is situated on the oceanfront in the Bay of Funchal. A new hotel development, masterminded by the owners of the century-old Hotel Savoy, Horacio Roque and Jose Berardo, the Royal Savoy features 162 luxurious studios, suites and penthouses, all offering breathtaking views over the Atlantic.

The opening of the Royal Savoy allows The Savoy Group of Hotels to offer a true resort experience, with guests choosing to stay either at the more traditional “classic” Hotel Savoy or the state of the art, contemporary Royal Savoy, whilst sharing jointly the facilities of both properties.

Contact Details: The Savoy Group of Hotels, Madeira

Avenida do Infante

9004-542 Funchal

Madeira

Tel: +351 291 213 000

Fax: +351 291 226 009

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.savoyresort.com

Opening Date: February 2002

Cost of Construction: In excess of €60 million.

General Manager: Lars Hansen

Proprietors: Horacio Roque and Jose Berardo

Architect / Designers: J F Caires – a well-known Madeiran with extensive international experience. Space planning has been done by the Ransley Group (UK) and the seaside landscaping by Unwin Jones Partnership (UK). Lighting designers Equation (UK) have done all the exteriors and public spaces. Interior design has been handled by Interdeco (SA).

Décor The illusion of East meets West has been skilfully created in public areas with the dispersion of an array of exotic and unconventional furniture. African canoes are suspended from the ceilings, Pygmy beds act as coffee tables, Asian parakeet cages stand on French Armoires and wedding artefacts. The décor gives the hotel a feeling of glorious travel and cultures, harmoniously mixing the past, present and future.

The Gardens: In order to create the large area of sub-tropical gardens and swimming pools, some 8,300 square metres of land were reclaimed from the Atlantic. The Royal Savoy stands ten stories tall, with the slope of the land screening the new building from the main access road to the town.

The outdoor relaxation areas, a semi triangle extending out into the sea, has two giant outdoor heated swimming pools; a children’s pool; barbeque areas and boat moorings. Lush vegetation, fountains and waterfalls complete the impression of a semi-tropical paradise.

Restaurants & Bars For gastronomic pleasure, the Royal Savoy prides itself on offering a selection of delicacies to suit all tastes from Al Fresco barbeque specialities served from the St. Valentine’s fort to exciting buffet spreads with themed evenings at the Galley Restaurant. The more formal à la Carte Armada Restaurant offers exquisite delicacies depicting tales of the vast expansive ocean to the West and the Exotic wonders of the intriguing East. One can relax in the piano bar to live music and entertainment or alternatively sip a favourite cocktail at the Neptunus pool bar.

Accommodation: The resort offers 162 elegantly-furnished, luxurious studios, suites and penthouses, ranging in size from single room studios to one and two bedroom suites to spectacular penthouse units.

Decorated in natural tones, using blond woods accented in black, sand coloured marble and textures to create a contemporary space, coupled with the use of mirrors to create space – each guest room features stunning views over the Atlantic.

The studios are equipped with their own kitchenettes, (decked out in wood, marble and stainless steel) and suites and penthouses offer kitchens and dining rooms. All accommodation features balconies furnished with tables, chairs and sun loungers.

Guest room features: Multi-line direct dial telephones

Satellite and cable television with movie channels

Individually controlled air conditioning

In room safe

Fridge-bar

Hairdryer

Plush terry bathrobe and slippers

Bathroom amenities

Iron and ironing board

All suites offer sofabeds, DVD and CD players.

Guest Services: 24-hour room service

24-hour concierge service

Laundry, dry-cleaning and pressing service

Private car park

Smoking and non-smoking rooms

Health & Fitness: The Royal Savoy Health Suite includes outdoor relaxation areas and sea-water swimming pools in a semi-tropical paradise environment with indoor facilities including a heated fresh-water swimming pool, sauna and a gymnasium.

The Phytomer Beauty Centre offers a full programme of beauty treatments, using the globally renowned Phytomer product range. Phytomer draws its inspiration from the sea with the essence of the treatments being a special welcome, total relaxation and the use of the best marine active elements. The products successfully recreate the sea’s beneficial effects for your beauty based on the amazing similarity between the composition of the sea elements and that of the human skin.

Guests at the Royal Savoy are also welcome to use all facilities at the Hotel Savoy.

Sports Nearby: Madeira is a paradise for keen walkers but there is also an extensive range of sporting facilities from para-gliding, rock climbing, mountain biking to horse-riding and tennis.

There are two championship courses on Madeira – the Santo da Serra, set in an eucalyptus forest almost 700 metres above sea level offering spectacular views (regularly hosts PGA European Tour Events); and Palheiro Golf, which opened in 1993 on a hillside overlooking Funchal.

As an island, Madeira also offers a number of water sports including water-skiing, surfing, wind surfing, snorkelling, scuba diving and sailing. In addition, Madeira is gaining an international reputation as a top-class deep sea fishing destination, the place to catch 500 kg plus blue marlin.

Tour Operators: Airtous Prestige Collection

Archers Direct

Atlantic Holidays

Caravela Tours

Castaways

Classic Colelction

Destination Portugal

Extra Holidays

Hallmark Leisure

JMC - Select holidays

Just Portugal

Light Blue Travel

Magic of Portugal

Palmair

Prestige Holidays

Select World - Golf+Leisure

Sovereign Holidays

Style Holidays

Thomson Holidays

Festival Dates: Flower Festival – 3^rd – 4^th May 2003

Musical Weekends – throughout June 2003 (Classic Music Concerts)

Madeira Wine Rally – 1^st weekend of August 2003

Madeira Wine Festival – 12^th – 15^th September 2003

Brass Band Festival – 12^th October 2003

Christmas and New Year – 1^st December (Christmas Illuminations); 16^th December – Christmas Exhibitions; 31^st December – Firework Displays; 6^th January 2004 – end of Festivities)

Rates: €325 – €2500 inclusive of tax and buffet breakfast Service discretionary

Temperatures: March – April (average temperatures 22 - 24°C)

July – November (average temperatures 24 - 27°C)

New Year (average temperatures 19 - 22°C)

Credit Cards Accepted: All major

Dress code: Smart casual

Airport Distance: Thirty minutes from Funchal International Airport.

Language: Portuguese, English

Currency: Euros

Worldwide Reservations: The Royal Savoy is a member of Summit Hotels and Resorts.

The Savoy Group of Hotels: The Savoy Group of Hotels also operates:

· The Hotel Savoy

· The Quintinha Royal (a typically Madeiran villa located in the Hotel Savoy’s own gardens, offering seven self catering units)

· The Hotel Santa Isabel (situated by the Hotel Savoy’s entrance)

· The Hotel Vila Ramos (situated about five minutes from the Hotel Savoy in a quiet residential area).

September 2002