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Reid's Palace Hotel, Estrada Monumental, 139, P-9000-089 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
Reid's Palace Hotel is a legendary mansion poised serenely over the Bay of Funchal and the emerald-blue Atlantic in what is considered one of the best ...
... year-around climates in the world.
The island of Madeira is lapped by the waters of the gulf stream with warm comfortable summers and mild winters that make it an enchanting holiday destination all year round. Rugged mountains with spectacular panoramic views contrast strikingly with the lush green of the countryside's vineyards, banana plantations and brilliant flashes of subtropical flowers. Madeira is renowned for it's beautiful levada walks and breathtaking scenery.
Set on the cliff tops overlooking the Bay of Funchal and the Atlantic, the five-star deluxe Reid's Palace Hotel has, for over 100 years, been a standard-bearer for excellence on Madeira and beyond. Scotsman William Reid, founder in 1891 of Madeira's now most celebrated hotel, would take justifiable pride in the worldwide reputation earned by this luxury hotel of classic distinction, whose name is today synonymous with that of Madeira itself.
Reid's Palace Hotel is situated five minutes from the town centre and the harbour and has direct access to the sea. Reid’s is set in ten acres of lush semitropical gardens, where hanging vines merge with glorious displays of geraniums, hibiscus and salvias. The guests find it the perfect place to relax, and discover the beauty of the plants and birds that make Madeira such a magical place.
Accommodation features: Reid's Palace Hotel has 130 rooms and 34 suites, individually decorated in pastel colours and offering traditional style and comfort, with marble bathrooms and vanity units. All rooms and suites are equipped with air-conditioning, in-room safe, cable television, direct dial telepfon and minibar.
- Most of the Superior Rooms are located in the Garden Wing, but some in Main Building. All Superior Rooms in the Main Building offering traditional style and comfort. 2nd and 3rd floor Garden Wing very different to the other rooms, here the accent is light and stylish, using pale woods and colour co-ordinated contemporary fabrics and carpets. 1st floor rooms in the Garden Wing are larger with spacious terraces and direct access to a garden. The charming view to the bay of Funchal is reflected through the great tradition of the gardens. The rooms measure approximately 27 to 32 square metres.
- Most of the Premier Rooms are located in the Garden Wing and some in the Main Building. All Premier rooms in the Main Building decorated in the same light and fresh fabrics as the Superior Rooms. Slightly larger than the Superior Double Rooms but better view over the garden to the sea.
- The Junior Suites are located in the Main Building. Laid out with a large room and a comfortable sitting area. Most of them decorated in elegant light and fresh fabrics. Beautiful location with undisrupted sea view and large balcony. Very spacious and luxurious bathrooms decorated with Portuguese tiles. These suites measure approximately 35 to 40 square metres.
- Most of the Superior Suites are located in the Garden Wing. Overlooking the bay of Funchal offers separate living and bedrom with very light and airy decoration. The bedrooms are king or twin bedded and the sitting room, has a writting desk and a comfortable chair and sofa. Beautiful sea and garden view. These suites measure approximately 40 to 45 square metres.
- The Executive Suites are located in the Main Building. These attractive and spacious suites offer two rooms, with a large bedroom and sitting room. In addition it feature a kitchenette for your private comfort and convenience. Two of them newly created, firstd to the guests in 2001 and are uniquely situated in a very quite and secluded location within the hotel with its private entrance. Magnificant views over the gardens to the Atlantic ocean. The remaining two have been beautifully decorated with light and fresh fabrics to harmonise with the original Anglo-Portuguese furnishings. Very spacious and luxurious bathrooms decorated with Portuguese tiles. Superb sea view through the garden. Large balconies. These suites measure approximately 50 to 55 square metres.
- Here at Reid's Palace they are two exquisite Presidential Suites located in the main building: the Churchill Suite and the George Bernard Shaw Suite, both named after the great men who stayed in them. These two beautiful suites, both renovated with light and fresh fabrics and Chinese hand-painted wallpapers with wild silk curtains, offer one large bedroom and one large sitting room. Beautiful and spacious bathroom decorated with Portuguese tiles. In addition has a kitchenette for your private comfort and convenience, one separate toilet with charicatures of Winston Churchill and George Bernard Shaw. Original high ceiling. Splendid location with superb sea view through the garden. Large balconies. These suites measure approximately 120 square metres.
Dining:Reid's Palace Hotel offers an excellent variety of restaurants in which to relax and socialise in the utmost comfort.
- Enjoy a set table d'hôte or à la carte dinner of traditional cuisine in the elegant atmosphere of the classic Dining Room, where you can also enjoy live entertainment.
- Les Faunes delights the palate in an elegant modern ambience, offering stunning views of the Bay of Funchal and fine, contemporary cuisine accompanied by piano music.
- The summer, alfresco restaurantBrisa do Mar is located in the romantic setting of the gardens, overlooking the Atlantic and serves light Mediterranean cuisine under the stars.
- The Ristorante Villa Cipriani, located on top of the cliff overlooking the Atlantic, offers Italian cuisine in an informal atmosphere.air summer terrace available.
- Enjoy a lunch buffet at the Pool Terrace with fresh salads, daily 'Chef's Suggestion' and a large variety of desserts, or just a sandwich for the small appetite.
- The Garden Restaurant, overlooking the pool and the sea, is the place for breakfast, with fresh juices and champagne included.
- Afternoon Tea is a British institution and tradition which Reid's Palace Hotel has pleasure in continuing in the Lounge and on the Tea Terrace.
- Welcome to the famous Cocktail Bar, where you can enjoy drinks, light snacks and live entertainment.
Sports and Wellness: 10 acres of botanical gardens. Two heated seawater pools, and sun terraces lining the cliffs with sea pool and bathing in the Atlantic. Two tennis courts with tuition, windsurfing, and waterskiing. Deep-sea fishing and "levadas" hikes up to 1,500 meters above sea level. La Prairie beauty treatments, sauna, and massage. Two outstanding golf courses nearby in Santo da Serra (27 holes) and Palheiro (18 holes), both 600 meters above sea level.
Meetings and Banquets: Reid´s Palace is the perfect venue for incentives and small conferences, offering 5 meeting rooms accommodating up to 80 people (theatre style), all with views and daylight.
Additional features: Daily activity program. Airport transfers. Hotel courtesy bus to downtown Funchal. Nightly dancing and cocktail bar. Fun at Reid’s children’s program during holiday seasons.
Room rates:Approx. EUR Superior rooms 395-490, Premier Rooms 425-540, Junior Suites 645-820, Superior Suites 835-1,030 , Executive Suites 1,035 - 1,230 and Presidential Suites 1,735 -2,630 . Rates per romm and night inclusive of breakfast. Extra Bed EUR 64 per day. Halfboard EUR 48 per day and Full Board EUR 66 per day.
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