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Five Design Rooftop by Storytellers

Funchal, Madeira and Porto Santo, Portugal

10 reviews

About the hotel

Located in the heart of Funchal, on one of the city's most iconic streets, Five Design Rooftop Apartments offers five modern, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Just steps from Mercado dos Lavradores and Sé Cathedral in the city's commercial center, these newly renovated apartments provide guests with stylish accommodations and state-of-the-art technology. Each uniquely designed apartment offers a comfortable and relaxing experience.

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Central but not costumer friendly.

Considering the price I would have expected better costumer service. Moved to a different location (2 blocks away). The apartment spacious but very warm (directly under the roof, strong A.C. Though) in noisy neighborhood. No answer to my message, had to call them. Claimed I could leave my luggage with another hotel but was actually a (pricey) storage service I would have had to pay for…

An apartment definitely to recommend

Big place in very central location, 2 supermarkets right outside the door. The rooftop terrace was great to watch the sun go down. We liked the spacious shower, the comfy bed and the cleaning ladies have done a great job (they clean the apartment and change towels etc every day). The contact with the host over the phone was easy, helpful and reliable. The breakfast is okay but after several days gets a bit boring, maybe a little bit more variation would be good (for example not the exact same cheese and ham every day). The noise of the air conditioning across the road can be disturbing, we did get used to it but if you are a light sleeper bring earplugs! ;-)

Hotel not Honouring Covid-19 Vouchers

I booked accommodation with Five Design Rooftop by Storytellers in June 2020 (booked at the start of March just prior to the start of Covid-19). The island was closed when I was supposed to visit - airlines reimbursed all costs (and did not hide behind terms and conditions during a pandemic) but Five Design Rooftop refused - instead providing me with a voucher. I accepted this voucher in good faith and believing it would be honoured. The voucher expires in the next two months. Over the past six weeks I have tried to utilize this voucher at Five Design Rooftop for a visit in June but they have not responded to any communication - in essence refusing to engage with me and making a mockery of the vouchers they provided. My family will be on the island in June but have now had to book at another provider and forfeit the 14 days of accommodation costs we paid over to them.

Facilities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Accepted cards: EC Maestro, Mastercard and Visa
  • (mini) supermarket
  • Safe deposit in reception
  • Wi-Fi in public area

Pool and wellness

  • Sun terrace

Sports and activities

  • Bike rental
  • Diving station

Entertainment

  • Shows

Room features

  • Bath
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities
  • Double bed
  • Hairdryer
  • Heating

Check-in instructions

  • Check-in: from 14:00
  • Check-out: until 12:00

Assisted travel

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Room information

One Bed Apartment Superior

One Bed Apartment Superior

Includes:

  • One-bedroom apartment (APX1), apartment, non-smoking room
  • In the main building, mountain side
  • Mountain view, city view
  • Approx. 40 - 50 m², last complete renovation in 2018
  • Total number of rooms in this room type: 1, layout as follows: living room, 1 bedroom
  • 2 single beds, 1 sofa bed, baby cot
  • Air conditioning: individually adjustable, cool, warm
  • Heating: individually adjustable
  • Flooring: Parquet
  • Safe
  • Sofa
  • Iron, ironing board, washing machine
  • Kitchen, refrigerator, gas/electric stove, oven, microwave, coffee/tea maker, kettle, toaster, dining table
  • Minibar
  • Internet: WLAN/WiFi, TV: Flatscreen in the living area, German channels, cable TV, radio
  • Cleaning service
  • Shower, toilet, hairdryer
  • Terrace: Roof terrace, with deck chairs, with loungers, with seating area, communal terrace, veranda

Two Bedroom Apartment

Two Bedroom Apartment

Includes:

  • Two-bedroom apartment (APX2), apartment, non-smoking room
  • In the main building, mountain side
  • City view, view of the city
  • Approx. 60 - 80 m², last complete renovation in 2018
  • Total number of rooms in this room type: 2, arranged as follows: consisting of 2 double rooms without a connecting door, living room, 2 bedrooms
  • 2 single beds, 1 double bed, 1 sofa bed, baby cot
  • Air conditioning: individually adjustable, cool, warm
  • Heating: individually adjustable
  • Flooring: Parquet
  • Safe
  • Sofa
  • Iron, ironing board, washing machine
  • Kitchen, refrigerator, gas/electric stove, oven, microwave, coffee/tea maker, kettle, toaster, dining table
  • Minibar
  • Internet: WLAN/WiFi, TV: Flatscreen in the living area, radio
  • Cleaning service
  • Bathtub or shower, shower, toilet, hairdryer
  • Terrace: Roof terrace, with deck chairs, with loungers, with seating area, communal terrace, veranda