Savoy Palace wins award for best luxury hotel in Portugal and Europe

The Savoy Palace hotel, from Savoy Signature, won the title of ‘Europe’s Leading Luxury Hotel 2024’, at the World Travel Awards (WTA), the organization announced at the gala ceremony in Berlin, during the fair dedicated to the tourism industry entitled ITB. The hotel unit was also highlighted among national hotels as ‘Portugal Leading Luxury Hotel 2024’.

Roberto Santa Clara, CEO of Savoy Signature, said that the Savoy Palace team “is very happy to have won the awards for the best luxury hotel in Portugal and Europe”, adding that this is “a notable milestone for both Savoy Palace , as for Savoy Signature and we are sure that also for the Madeira destination”.

“These distinctions further increase our motivation to, on a daily basis, exceed our guests’ expectations throughout their stay. We are delighted to be announced tonight that we will host the WTA Grand Final in November at the Savoy Palace , consecrates the moment of happiness and we will do everything to honor the challenge by raising the name of the hotel, Madeira and Portugal even higher”, said Roberto Santa Clara.

The distinctions reflect Savoy Palace’s commitment to “excellence and quality of service”, as well as reinforcing the hotel’s position as one of the “most sought after by discerning travelers seeking a true luxury experience”, says a note sent. 

The award-winning hotel had already been distinguished as ‘Portugal’s Leading Luxury Hotel’ in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Saccharum, belonging to Savoy Signature, was also elected ‘Europe’s Leading Island Resort’ in 2021 and 2023.

Host of the World Travel Awards Grand Final

The Savoy Palace will host the World Travel Awards Grand Final on November 24th this year. Around this time, the main leaders of the global travel and tourism sector travel to the island to participate in the event, where the best of the best will be announced. On the 21st and 22nd of November, also at the Savoy Palace, the 11th edition of the World Golf Awards 2024 will take place, taking place for the first time in the destination and bringing together the main names in the golf industry.