The island of Madeira and its history is inextricably linked to Belmond Reid’s Palace Hotel, undoubtedly one of the legendary hotels of the world. Built by the Scottish emigrant William Reid in 1891; the hotel has hosted European Royalty and world-renowned figures for 130 years.
This 5-star deluxe hotel has been through extensive and sensitive renovation to make it a truly, luxury property with impeccable attention to detail.
Centrally located in Funchal on top of a cliff, Reid's Palace Hotel is surrounded by four-acres of exotic, sub-tropical gardens. The panoramic views from the property over the ocean, Funchal and the surrounding mountains are endlessly fascinating, and the gardens provide the perfect place to relax and unwind.
A stay at Belmond Reid's Palace Hotel is not just a holiday but an experience in itself.
Accommodation
- 158 air-conditioned rooms including classic rooms, superior rooms, deluxe sea view rooms, garden Junior suites, deluxe Junior suites, superior suites, deluxe suites and Presidential suites
Amenities/Leisure
- A la carte breakfast
- Excellent dining experiences are available at Reid's Palace Hotel and include: the one-Michelin-starred ‘William’ restaurant, which overlooks the sea, offering a modern international menu which showcases Madeira’s finest seasonal ingredients (open Wednesday’s, 19:00-20:30); ‘Ristorante Villa Cipriani’ with an open-air terrace and sea views serving Italian cuisine (open Thursday to Sunday, 18:30 to 21:00) and ‘The Pool Restaurant’ serving light dishes, snacks and drinks (open daily for breakfast 07:00-10:30 and an à la carte lunch 12:30-15:00. Drinks and snacks available 11:00-18:00)
- Afternoon tea is available in the lounge or on the terrace (Wednesday and Sunday, 15:00-17:30) and includes delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and homemade pastries accompanied with a choice of 24 teas and/or a glass of chilled champagne. Dress code is smart casual (no sportswear, t-shirts, flip flops or similar footwear)
- Cocktail bar with daily live entertainment (open daily, 15:00-00:00). Light snacks served from 15:00-22:00 and dinner from 19:00-22:00 (not available on December 24, 25, 30 and 31)
- Lifts
- Complimentary WiFi available throughout the hotel
- Countless, beautifully furnished common areas
- Fun@Reid’s Kid’s Club (complimentary) for children aged 3 to 9 years providing supervised fun and games. A babysitting service is available on request (payable locally)
- Boutique (located on the 5th floor) selling artisanal gifts such as hand-painted tiles and embroidery
- Fitness room equipped with latest equipment and with ocean views
- Two heated swimming pools, one filled with fresh water and the other with salt water, a children’s pool and a tidal pool and sea platform right next to the Atlantic. The swimming pools are open all year
- Large spa with a full range of treatments (payable locally), private whirlpool, steam room and dry sauna (open daily, 08:00-19:00)
- Two tennis courts – a professional coach is available on request (payable locally)
- Complimentary transfer to the centre of Funchal
- Garden tour with an expert horticulturalist available from 15:30 every Wednesday (duration 45 minutes) – take a guided stroll through the majestic gardens, planted over a century ago and which boasts abundant sub-tropical species. Bougainvillea, aloe vera, bird of paradise blooms and palms. Bookable locally
- Pilates available Tuesday and Friday at 09:00 (duration 50 minutes) – yoga mats and towels are provided. Bookable locally
- Full range of excursions, tours and activities from paddle boarding, whale and dolphin watching and sailing to ‘Levada’ walking and jeep tours – bookable locally
- Free parking
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast
Classic room
Classic rooms (18-23sqm), located in the main building or the garden wing, have a king-size bed or twin beds, bathroom (bath with shower and hairdryer), complimentary WiFi, minibar with complimentary soft drinks and water, satellite TV and DVD player, safe deposit box, balcony and partial ocean view.
Superior room
Superior rooms (23-26sqm), located in the main building or the garden wing, have a king-size bed or twin beds, bathroom (bath with shower and hair dryer), complimentary WiFi, minibar with complimentary soft drinks and water, satellite TV and DVD player, safe deposit box and a balcony with either an ocean or garden view. Some Superior rooms can interconnect with another Superior room or a Deluxe sea view room and can accommodate an extra bed for 1 child (age 17 years or under).
Deluxe sea view room
Deluxe sea view rooms (26-31sqm), located in the main building or the garden wing, have a king-size bed or twin beds, bathroom (bath with shower and hair dryer. Some rooms have a separate shower and bathtub), complimentary WiFi, minibar with complimentary soft drinks and water, satellite TV and DVD player, safe deposit box, a large covered balcony and ocean views. Some Deluxe sea view rooms can interconnect with another Deluxe sea view room or with Superior rooms and can accommodate an extra bed.
Garden Junior suite
Garden Junior suites (37sqm), located in the garden wing, have a king-size bed or twin beds, bathroom (bath with shower and hair-dryer), complimentary WiFi, minibar with complimentary soft drinks and water, satellite TV and DVD player, safe deposit box and a semi-private terrace overlooking the lush gardens. Most of the rooms are inter-connecting and can accommodate an extra bed.
Deluxe Junior suite
Deluxe Junior suites (37sqm), located in the main building or the garden wing, have a king-size bed or twin beds, bathroom (separate shower and bathtub and hair dryer), complimentary WiFi, minibar with complimentary soft drinks and water, satellite TV and DVD player, safe deposit box, balcony and ocean view. Two Deluxe Junior suites inter-connect.
Superior suite
Superior suites (43sqm), located in the main building or the garden wing, have a king-size bed or twin beds, seating area, bathroom ((bath with shower and hair dryer. Some rooms have a separate shower and bathtub), complimentary WiFi, minibar with complimentary soft drinks and water, satellite TV and DVD player, safe deposit box and balcony with an ocean or garden view and can accommodate an extra bed.
Deluxe suite
Deluxe suites (53sqm), located in the main building, have a king-size bed or twin beds, bathroom (separate shower and bathtub and hair dryer), a separate sitting area, kitchenette, complimentary WiFi, minibar with complimentary soft drinks and water, satellite TV and DVD player, safe deposit box and a private balcony with views across the garden to the sea and can accommodate an extra bed.