Madeira luxury resort tops one of the world’s most respected readers’ rankings for travel and hospitality.
Savoy Palace, Savoy Signature’s flagship luxury resort in Madeira and a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, has been named the No. 1 Resort in Spain and Portugal in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026.
Chosen by the readers of Travel + Leisure, the accolade further strengthens Savoy Palace’s position among Europe’s leading luxury resorts while reinforcing Madeira’s growing reputation as one of the world’s most desirable luxury travel destinations.
Every year, the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards recognise the world’s finest hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, spas and travel experiences based entirely on readers’ evaluations. The awards are widely regarded as one of the travel industry’s most influential benchmarks, highlighting the destinations and hospitality brands that consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences.
Located in the heart of Funchal overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Savoy Palace is a contemporary tribute to Madeira’s landscapes, culture and heritage. Designed by Madeiran interior designer Nini Andrade Silva in partnership with RH+ Arquitectos, the resort features seven restaurants and bars, the 3,100-square-metre Laurea Spa — one of Europe’s largest hotel spas — extensive botanical gardens in every floor of the building and refined hospitality that reflects the island’s identity.
As a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Savoy Palace continues to establish itself as one of Portugal’s leading luxury hospitality destinations.
The Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026 are featured in the August 2026 issue of
Travel + Leisure. The complete list of winners is available at travelandleisure.com.
H&N Magazine Recommended!
Savoy Palace comes Highly Recommended by H&N Magazine. This is our favourite hotel in Madeira. Read our first-hand reviews HERE and HERE. You can also find out why Savoy Palace is the perfect wellness retreat HERE.
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