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.
Year of most recent renovation
2006
Total number of rooms
158
Number of floors (main building)
9
Number of floors (annexe)
5
Double rooms
111
Suites
47
Connecting rooms
No number available
Where you’ll be
Estrada Monumental, 139,Funchal Madeira,9000-098
Distance
City centre
2 km
Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
50 m
Airport
22 km
Harbour
2 km
Beach
100 m
Golf course
15 km
Tourist Attractions
Cable Car From Funchal to Monte
1.5 km
Quinta Monte Palace
8 km
Toboggan Ride in Monte
8 km
Mercado dos Lavradores
2 km
Botanical Gardens
6 km
Amenities & Services at Reid'S Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Facilities
Small pets allowed (under 5 kg)
Wheelchair-accessible
Car park
24-hour reception
Check-in hour
Check-out hour
Late Check-out
Mobile phone coverage
Wi-fi
Local and international calls
Car hire
Transfer service
Secure parking
Valet parking
Airport Shuttle
Room service
Laundry service
Medical service
Bicycle hire service
Day-care centre
Babysitting service
Multilingual staff
24-hour security
Bellboy service
Air conditioning in public areas
Smoke detector
Hotel safe
Currency exchange facilities
Cloakroom
Lift access
Shop
Garden
Terrace
Concierge
Sun terrace
Gym
Newspapers
Luggage room
Clothes dryer
Grill/BBQ
Library
Electric kettle
Bikes available
Restaurant service
Bar
Restaurant
Smoking area
Poolside snack bar
Banquet hall
Air conditioning in Restaurant
Breakfast room
Business
Conference room
Meeting room
Projector
Conference hostess
Printer
Photocopier
Business centre
Audio-visual equipment rental
Fax
Entertainment
Outdoor freshwater pool
Outdoor saltwater pool
Outdoor heated pool
Children’s swimming area
Sun loungers
Parasols
Children playground
Kids’ club
Entertainment programme for adults
Entertainment programme for children
Casino
TV lounge
Game room
Health and Beauty
Sauna
Steam bath
Turkish bath (hamam)
Solarium
Massage
Spa treatments
Hairdressing salon
Beauty salon
Spa centre
Meals
Breakfast
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast served to the table
Breakfast a la carte
Early bird breakfast
Late riser breakfast
Buffet lunch
À la carte lunch
Set menu lunch
Buffet dinner
À la carte dinner
Set menu dinner
Breakfast and dinner
Breakfast and lunch
Half Board
Half board without drinks
Half board with non-alcoholic drinks
Half board with drinks
Special dietary options
Gluten-free meals
Gala dinner
Vegetarian meal
Snacks
Things to keep in mind
LGTBIQ friendly
Children get free accommodation, meals payable on the spot