Hotel Orquidea

“Very popular hotel.”

I stayed for 2 weeks. Had been there before. Had room 516 with small balcony. Some rooms on one side of hotel are facing a new extension with no view. Just had breakfast only. Plenty of choice. Very bright dining room 6th floor with views over the city to the sea and up to the mountains. Has large … more

I stayed for 2 weeks. Had been there before. Had room 516 with small balcony. Some rooms on one side of hotel are facing a new extension with no view. Just had breakfast only. Plenty of choice. Very bright dining room 6th floor with views over the city to the sea and up to the mountains. Has large sun area on roof above dining room. Friendly cheerful staff. Internet access and computer desk for guests. Very busy hotel. Hotel is uphill from city. No parking space, but lots of underground car parks nearby. I used Parque 5 de Outubro on street of same name €4 per day. Ony 4 or 5 minutes walk from hotel. You have a pass to go in and out any time of day or night. There are others nearby. There is a car park in Rua dos Netos €6 per day. Along the Rua dos Netos there is a small corner shop selling a bit of everything. Drinks, wine, fruit bread etc. Busses pass near hotel going to Monte etc. Get a GIRO card 50c and have journeys put on card €1.35 each €1.95 on bus. Bus to Monte Nos. 21 & 22.

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“Funchals hidden gem”

The orquidea is a standard 3 star hotel which was a good base to explore the city. My room was adequate and most importantly it was clean. The cleaning staff ensured everything was topped up. Ideally it would've been nice to have a fridge but i managed without it. I had a good night sleep, no noise… more

The orquidea is a standard 3 star hotel which was a good base to explore the city. My room was adequate and most importantly it was clean. The cleaning staff ensured everything was topped up. Ideally it would've been nice to have a fridge but i managed without it. I had a good night sleep, no noise concerns. Most of the staff were pleasant. Be mindful if you go out past midnight they lock the door and there is sometimes a delay for them to let you back in. I was on a b&b basis. The restaurant was small but ok for the number of guests and it offers great roof top views of the city (located on 6th floor). It's a continental breakfast with limited options but you won't starve (I just stuck to scrambled egg and beans most days). The restaurant is also open in the evening however I opted to go and try various restaurants in funchal. I booked a few excursions Inc east and west tour of the island. Overall my stay was pleasant and I would return here if needed.

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“Good for a night or two”

The hotel is a bit outdated - especially in the room. We did have a large balcony with the view of the mountains towering above Funchal.The breakfast was OK - we stayed for 2 nights, and the choice was the same on both. However, the staff seemed very helpful - they helped me organize a car rental w… more

The hotel is a bit outdated - especially in the room. We did have a large balcony with the view of the mountains towering above Funchal.The breakfast was OK - we stayed for 2 nights, and the choice was the same on both. However, the staff seemed very helpful - they helped me organize a car rental when our Areeiro organized tour fell through due to the recent fire. It's about 15 min walk to the main dining drag of Rua de Santa Maria which wasn't too bad. Overall, I would say it's a decent choice for a night or two - if you want to stay longer, I would look elsewhere.

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“Hotel is okay”

The bed is comfortable, since it’s on the middle of the town you do not have a good view from the balcony and are looking on houses instead. Breakfast has been alright, the view from the breakfast room on the sixth floor is pretty nice! It’s been clean.