Opened in 1998, this 5 star boutique Hotel is situated close to the centre of Funchal among the lush gardens of an old garden estate and away from the bustle of the city.

It offers its guests an exclusive and outstanding service with attention to every detail. Its modern architectural design was critically acclaimed for its bold statement by the media and was awarded the "City of Funchal Arquitecture Prize" in 1999.

In the summer of 2002, after undergoing a series of important building and remodelling changes, the Hotel was formally invited and joined the exclusive independent Hotel and Resort association "The Small Luxury Hotels of the World".