Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira

Description

Reid's Palace, a Belmond Hotel, is a legendary retreat in Madeira. Its story began with a Scotsman, William Reid, who built up a thriving wine export business on the island. He decided to construct a palatial hotel on the promontory overlooking Funchal. It opened in 1891 and went on to attract illustrious guests from Sissi, the Empress of Austria, to Winston Churchill, the British prime minister.
Today, Reid's star shines ever brighter – literally. Now a gourmet destination, the hotel was awarded the first ever Michelin star earned by a Madeiran chef at William Restaurant. It's one of several sensational dining options. Others include a cosy, cliffside Italian restaurant, an elegant terrace serving afternoon tea and a stylish cocktail bar.
Guests stay in individually designed, light-filled rooms with captivating vistas. A suite named after Churchill boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, Portuguese tiles and handpainted wallpapers.
The hotel's extraordinary location overlooking the wild Atlantic Ocean means breathtaking views and cool sea breezes are a feature of every stay. Outdoor pleasures are a big part of the hotel's allure, from tours of the gardens bursting with orchids, hibiscus and hanging jade vines, to the tidal pool down by the waves and enchanting alfresco parties. Even the acclaimed spa boasts sea views from its treatment room balconies.
For the actively inclined there are two further pools, two tennis courts and a state-of-the-art fitness centre. Exhilarating adventures around the island range from levada hikes and mountain jeep tours to dolphin- and whale-spotting boat trips.

Features

Air conditioning in public areas 24-hour reception Hotel safe Currency exchange facilities Cloakroom Lift access Shop Mobile phone coverage Wired Internet Medical service Bicycle hire service* Laundry service Sun terrace Wi-fi* Room service Car park Garage Wheelchair-accessible Gym Terrace Check-out hour Day-care centre* Babysitting service* Car hire* Transfer service* Newspapers Check-in hour 24-hour security Bellboy service Small pets allowed (under 5 kg) Garden Secure parking Multilingual staff Large pets allowed (over 5 kg) Local and international calls Luggage room Valet parking Airport Shuttle* Late Check-out* Smoke detector Clothes dryer Electric kettle Bikes available Library Gay-friendly hotel American Express City centre Bathroom Suites Internet access Set menu dinner Breakfast and dinner EuroCard Snacks Breakfast and lunch Minibar Hairdressing salon Golf course Bar Special dietary options Tea and coffee making facilities Ironing set Carpeted floors Early bird breakfast Centrally regulated air conditioning Conference room Late riser breakfast Waterskiing Individually adjustable air conditioning Casino Jet ski Central heating Game room Motor board ride TV lounge Individually adjustable heating Year of construction Nearest Bus / Metro Stop Shower Safe Restaurant Breakfast served to the table Diving Windsurfing Sailing Smoking area BalconyView more

* To pay at the Hotel

Rooms features

Carpeted floors Central heating Safe CD player DVD player Pay movies Hairdryer Direct dial telephone Radio Internet access Bathroom Bathtub TV Minibar Individually adjustable heating Balcony Terrace Tea and coffee making facilities Ironing set Wi-fi Wake-up service Pillow menu Turndown service 220V power supply Shower Towel menu Toiletries Desk Bathrobes Slippers Make-up mirror Trouser press Welcome pack Satellite TV Cable TV Number of bedrooms Smoke detector Housekeeping Children share the bed with parents Electric KettleView more