Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Estrada Monumental 139, Funchal, Madeira 9000-098 Portugal
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English, French, Russian, Spanish and 5 more
Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Free breakfast
Beach
Badminton
Babysitting
Valet parking
Wifi
Yoga classes
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Fitness classes
Personal trainer
Sauna
Hot tub
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Saltwater pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
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Breakfast in the room
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Special diet menus
Poolside bar
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Diving
Hiking
Squash
Tennis court
Windsurfing
Aerobics
Bicycle tours
Billiards
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Patio
Squash offsite
Walking tours
Books, DVDs, music for children
Children's playground
Children's television networks
Indoor play area for children
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Airport transportation
Shuttle bus service
Car hire
Taxi service
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Body wrap
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot bath
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Light therapy
Makeup services
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Neck massage
Open-air bath
Pedicure
Salon
Solarium
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24-hour security
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Shared lounge / TV area
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24-hour front desk
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Extra long beds
Bidet
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Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
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Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
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Refrigerator
Electric kettle
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iPod docking station
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Ocean view
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Bridal suite
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Location
Estrada Monumental 139, Funchal, Madeira 9000-098 Portugal
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Great for walkers
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Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira, is celebrated for its exceptional service and stunning cliffside location, with many guests lauding the friendly staff and breathtaking views. The hotel's cleanliness and well-maintained facilities also receive consistent praise.
While the luxurious rooms and amenities, including lush gardens and pools, contribute to a serene atmosphere, opinions on value and room modernity are split, with some travelers finding the rooms outdated and not always worth the price.
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Picturesque
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Charming
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Comfortable
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Expensive
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Immaculate
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Attentive
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We stayed at Reid's for a week with our 1 year old daughter. THe location is great, with a nice view of the cliffs and the city, the facilities with Pools, sea terrace, spa, fitness, tennis and kids club and gardens are really great as well. The hotel, decor and interior is stunning and it is a remnant of a different era of travel. What sets them apart is the the service. The staff and concierge were always very attentive, polite and made the stay very pleasant. The different restaurants offer a wide variety of food which is really good as well with excellent service. They are great with kids too and there were various families with small children so the little ones are rarely alone. They organise children seats for the complementary minibus into Funchal and are generally very attentive and suited to cater to the needs of families with kids. Minimal detraction can only be given for the room, which was beautifully furnished but the installations (water, shower, power, etc) are a bit dated which hits the value slightly. However, overall I would definitely recommend the Reid's!
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The privileged location on a cliff with a spectacular view of the sea, the tip of the Grajau, the harbour and the city, plus the splendid century-old garden very well ⁇ ined already make this place unique.
The hotel with its ancient interior architecture is beautiful and managed to preserve the glamour of old times. The suites are really soundproofed and so there is only a doubt if you do not prefer to sleep with the window door open to hear the noise of the waves and the singing of birds. The pools are very well heated and their waters crystal clear. But above all, the entire team is committed to doing their best! Everyone was very attentive, kind and efficient. It was a great pleasure and we will definitely come back.
The hotel with its ancient interior architecture is beautiful and managed to preserve the glamour of old times. The suites are really soundproofed and so there is only a doubt if you do not prefer to sleep with the window door open to hear the noise of the waves and the singing of birds. The pools are very well heated and their waters crystal clear. But above all, the entire team is committed to doing their best! Everyone was very attentive, kind and efficient. It was a great pleasure and we will definitely come back.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Another fantastic return to the exquisite, Reids Palace, Funchal. This visit we experienced the Churchill Suite, and it was truly a memorable stay, as have all stays been to this hotel. Timeless, chic, and steeped in history; you're taken away from the usual hussle and bussle of hotels into what can only be described as a haven from a bygone era.
The hotel Manager (Ciriaco Campus) and his team, who are all so dedicated, is what makes this establishment, and truly sets it apart from others. The breakfast is outstanding, a la carte offerings as well as a huge buffet selection. The sunbeds around the pool and gardens are the most comfortable I've ever experienced. The time given by staff to explain the history, suggest ideas, and generally make the stay run smoothly is admirable.
The rooms are fully equipped with hair dryer and steamers for clothing, plenty of hangers, slippers, robes, and beautiful bespoke toiletries from Acqua Di Parma. Lovely coffee pod machine, soft drinks which are complimentary in the room fridge, along with payable snacks and alcohol options if desired. Bed linen is sumptuous and the nightly turndown service signals attention to detail, There is a pillow menu too.
Great complimentary shuttle service into town, however, the walk down into Funchal is an easy downhill stroll and well worth it. The views at night are breathtaking and hours can be spent just looking out at the harbour, and the twinkly lights.
Every single member of staff we encountered were charming and professional. Sit by the pool or take a book and sit in the extensive grounds and gardens, or be more adventurous and take the lift down to the lido and swim in the sea!
Room service was very good and the food was hot. We didn't try the spa but this is something I would do on a future visit, we also didn't take advantage of other trips the hotel offers or experiences. Time just slows down and we were content to just take everything at a slow pace in the knowledge, we will be back and we have so much to look forward to trying.
For most, a stay at Reids Palace is a once in a lifetime memorable trip, however, for many a visit to Reids Palace is a necessity; recharging of ones batteries. This view is apparent and shared amongst the many repeat guests spanning visits over multiple decades and generations, which goes to show, a little of what you love can only be good for you.
The hotel Manager (Ciriaco Campus) and his team, who are all so dedicated, is what makes this establishment, and truly sets it apart from others. The breakfast is outstanding, a la carte offerings as well as a huge buffet selection. The sunbeds around the pool and gardens are the most comfortable I've ever experienced. The time given by staff to explain the history, suggest ideas, and generally make the stay run smoothly is admirable.
The rooms are fully equipped with hair dryer and steamers for clothing, plenty of hangers, slippers, robes, and beautiful bespoke toiletries from Acqua Di Parma. Lovely coffee pod machine, soft drinks which are complimentary in the room fridge, along with payable snacks and alcohol options if desired. Bed linen is sumptuous and the nightly turndown service signals attention to detail, There is a pillow menu too.
Great complimentary shuttle service into town, however, the walk down into Funchal is an easy downhill stroll and well worth it. The views at night are breathtaking and hours can be spent just looking out at the harbour, and the twinkly lights.
Every single member of staff we encountered were charming and professional. Sit by the pool or take a book and sit in the extensive grounds and gardens, or be more adventurous and take the lift down to the lido and swim in the sea!
Room service was very good and the food was hot. We didn't try the spa but this is something I would do on a future visit, we also didn't take advantage of other trips the hotel offers or experiences. Time just slows down and we were content to just take everything at a slow pace in the knowledge, we will be back and we have so much to look forward to trying.
For most, a stay at Reids Palace is a once in a lifetime memorable trip, however, for many a visit to Reids Palace is a necessity; recharging of ones batteries. This view is apparent and shared amongst the many repeat guests spanning visits over multiple decades and generations, which goes to show, a little of what you love can only be good for you.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded Dec 3, 2023
Dear Geneva1204, Thank you very much for choosing our hotel for your stay, and for your nice words. We have been thoroughly enchanted by your lovely comments, it is through these kind of feedback that we continue to find the passion and motivation to walk every day the extra mile and try to deliver unforgettable experience to our valued customers. I will be more than proud to share your words with the entire team, on behalf of which I thank you very much for your words of vote. Once again, thank you very much for your nice words, which for us are the right payback for all our efforts. We hope to have the pleasure to welcome you back to the Reid’s Palace, a Belmond Hotel in a not too distant future. Many thanks and best regards Ciriaco Campus General Manager Reid’s Palace, a Belmond Hotel Madeira
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When you book afternoon tea at Reid’s Palace your expectation is to take tea in early 20th Century elegance on the check-tiled terrace overlooking the sea and a stunning view whilst sitting in Lloyd loom or similar chairs. The place makes the occasion. It also makes the €50 per person price tag for a somewhat overrated tea meal worth it. When booking, because we had never been to Reid’s before (because we had never been to Madeira before), we had no idea that the moving of the tea venue (due to non-apparent refurbishment) to another part of the hotel complex would mean an utter downgrading of the experience. Tea is, for the time being, served in a clean but indifferent Italian restaurant building with ice cream shop below some 70m from the main hotel. As far as the aesthetic, when you are sitting three rows back from the window, it doesn’t come close to what you had been expecting. We had such high expectations fuelled by the experiences of friends who had been before. To put it into context, it’s a bit like booking tea at the Ritz and find yourself taking a Ritz tea in a smartish sandwich shop next door. So beware and be careful what you hope for. As for the tea itself: tea (the drink) excellent; sandwiches of variable quality and definitely for indentulate; whipped not clotted cream with the scones; scones good; strawberry compote good but not great; cakes/pastries OK but extremely sticky. Was it worth €50 per person - absolutely not. Would it have been worth it had it been in the main hotel sitting on that glorious terrace - absolutely yes. Because it would have been afternoon tea and an unforgettable memory, not a forgettable, overpriced afternoon tea.
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Nothing is too much trouble for the excellent staff thoughout the hotel. From the minute you arrive until the time you depart it is a hotel which maintains the high standards it is known for, so often missing these days. Just make sure you spend time at the hotel to take advantage of all it offers in such an idyllic and stunning location. There can't be many hotels that have their own Harris Hawk on daily duty keeping the air clear of interuptions to enjoying meals by the pools or offering 5 different types of pillows available just a call to housekeeping away.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Ciriaco Campus, Other at Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Responded Jun 27, 2024
Dear Jan , Thank you very much for choosing our hotel for your stay, and for your nice words. We have been thoroughly enchanted by your lovely comments, it is through these kind of feedback that we continue to find the passion and motivation to walk every day the extra mile and try to deliver unforgettable experience to our valued customers. We hope to have the pleasure to welcome you back to the Reid’s Palace in a not too distant future. Many thanks and best regards Ciriaco Campus General Manager Reid’s Palace, A Belmond Hotel Madeira
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Reid's is one of the world's great and hotels. It is nestled above the centre of Funchal with fabulous views from all the bedrooms and the terrace off the bar. The welcome is exactly that, warm and friendly and the fabric of the building when you come in is steeped in history and colonial charm. The rooms are lovely and the public spaces are many and extensive. The original wooden floors in the bar and the William Restaurant are worthy of note. Considering the level of luxury and charm the prices are not at all bad though drinks and food will bump up costs on a B&B tariff. You should take B&B as the breakfast is world class but it is very well worth eating out as there are a number of really good restaurants in the vicinity and in Funchal Old Tow. If you go to Madeira and you can, stay here for sure
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Ciriaco Campus, Other at Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Responded Mar 6, 2024
Dear RichardVUK, Thanks a lot for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear, that you enjoyed your stay with us, and that you described it as a wonderful experience. Indeed, delivering experiences is our core business, and is from comments like yours that we find the motivation to work harder in order to exceed our valued customers’ expectations. Once again, thank you very much for your nice words, which for us are the right payback for all our efforts. We all look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, Ciriaco Campus General Manager Reid’s Palace, a Belmond Hotel Madeira
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What an incredible find! The property perfectly balances professional service with a warm, home-like atmosphere. The staff's attention to detail is remarkable, from remembering guest preferences to maintaining spotless facilities. The rooms are thoughtfully designed with both aesthetics and comfort in mind. The breakfast service is a particular highlight, offering both qual
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Traveled solo
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Responded Dec 2, 2024
Dear jamessonm560, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review, and for your constructive feedback. I am pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us, and I would like to take this opportunity to pass all our appreciation for having chosen our hotel. We all hope to have the pleasure to welcoming you back soon to Reid's Palace. Ciriaco Campus General Manager Reid's Palace, a Belmond Hotel Madeira
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The history and charm of the grand old hotel are still embodied in the first class service of the staff. Its position overlooking the bay of Funchal is terrific and convenient for local attractions. The hotel has expanded significantly over the years and the garden wing is an ugly addition to the charming old hotel. Avoid the garden suites on the ground floor as they offer no view of either the sea or the gardens. The food is really good in all three restaurants and the breakfast buffet is superb. The Michelin starred William restaurant offers delightful tasting menus, but its location in the newer building means its ambience is compromised by large concrete pillars, cheap windows and when we visited too bright lighting. The hotel has a huge fan base and repeat customers so is clearly adored by many, but looking at it objectively it doesn’t quite reach the standards of other first class hotels around the world
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: Avoid the garden suites on the ground floor, no view of either the sea or garden, just a hedge 2m...
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Response from Ciriaco Campus, Other at Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Responded Jun 27, 2024
Dear Sir or Madam, Thank you very much for visiting us, and for having taken the time for writing your feedback, I really appreciate your constructive comments. Here at Reid's we take our valuable guests' comments into our highest consideration, because are for us an incredible tool for improving our level of service. In this respect, after reading your remarks, I have immediately shared your feedback with all the deemed associates, so that all the points you mentioned will be promptly addressed. Once again, we do thank you very much for sharing with us your comments, and we do hope that, in case of another trip to Madeira, you will give us another opportunity to prove our hospitality in the most better way, Best regards, Ciriaco Campus General Manager Reid’s Palace, A Belmond Hotel Madeira
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Reid's is a lovely, traditional hotel in a spectacular location with beautiful gardens and views. The staff are friendly, efficient and happy to help in any way they can. We stayed there for 10 nights.
There's a good variety of different food choices for breakfast and plenty of tables, so there's always a choice of where to sit. I celebrated a 'big' birthday whilst we were there with a meal in their Michelin-starred William restaurant. The food was absolutely superb and I was delighted to be surprised with a cake, complete with candle, at the end of the meal.
The rooms are well-furnished with complimentary soft drinks in the mini bar, a coffee machine and a kettle. The plentiful toiletries were from the Acqua di Parma luxury brand, but as these are highly fragranced and I have sensitive skin, I was grateful for having brought my own fragrance-free shower gel and body lotion.
One of the most surprising and enchanting features of our stay were the daily visits by falconers with their Harris hawks. It was wonderful to see these beautiful birds being walked around the grounds and flying from one side of the gardens to the other.
The only extra amenity that I would suggest would be one of those retractable washing lines over the bath for drying swimsuits and underwear, as there was a distinct lack of drying space in the bathroom. However, all in all it was a most pleasant experience and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hotel to my friends and family.
There's a good variety of different food choices for breakfast and plenty of tables, so there's always a choice of where to sit. I celebrated a 'big' birthday whilst we were there with a meal in their Michelin-starred William restaurant. The food was absolutely superb and I was delighted to be surprised with a cake, complete with candle, at the end of the meal.
The rooms are well-furnished with complimentary soft drinks in the mini bar, a coffee machine and a kettle. The plentiful toiletries were from the Acqua di Parma luxury brand, but as these are highly fragranced and I have sensitive skin, I was grateful for having brought my own fragrance-free shower gel and body lotion.
One of the most surprising and enchanting features of our stay were the daily visits by falconers with their Harris hawks. It was wonderful to see these beautiful birds being walked around the grounds and flying from one side of the gardens to the other.
The only extra amenity that I would suggest would be one of those retractable washing lines over the bath for drying swimsuits and underwear, as there was a distinct lack of drying space in the bathroom. However, all in all it was a most pleasant experience and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hotel to my friends and family.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We have just come back from 7 night mother/daughter birthday trip to Reid’s. After reading a few of the reviews, I might suggest those mentioning it needs “updating” do not get it at all and would be best placed not returning. The service, the amenities, the food, the SERVICE (yep, I’ll say it again) are exceptional.
Let me start with our room. It was the entry level room type and yet was amazingly large and comfortable - the Dyson hairdryer, amazing clothes steamer, bath products and mini bar (with complimentary soft drinks) were just amazing. We had room service on several evenings and that was amazing as well.
The gardens on the cliff are famous for a reason, the swimming pontoon was like something from an Agatha Christie novel! People wanting something like a Four Seasons experience should look elsewhere if they don’t understand the rich history, ceremony and pride that Reid’s evokes. I also took exception to fellow guests who commented that it was a “rabbit warren”. Hardly! Level 5 has all the amenities such as the billiards room, boutique, and card room and this connects the old building with the new. It really doesn’t take long to find your way!
Because hospitality is an ever-evolving beast, there were just three minor points to mention that would have made our stay perfect. The first is that I would have loved to have successfully ordered half a lemon for my smoked salmon in the morning. I tried a few times, and although lemons made it to my tea, limes were produced for squeezing. I didn’t want to make it a big deal so gave up after day two but that was a bit odd. Not a big deal obviously.
The other two things are more minorly that it would have been nice to have light on the balcony in the evenings.. I think there are restrictions regarding changing the building facade so maybe some battery operated hurricane lamps would be a nice idea? My main disappointment was that for the amazing standard of hotel the TV in our room was not a smart TV and didn’t therefore have Chromecast.. it would have been really lovely to have watched some of my own content before bed as I had downloaded episodes especially to watch together. I guessed this wasn’t in high demand with other guests though and is only a minor point.
All in all we had an amazing time and Reid’s is the first hotel in a long time I’d be open to revisiting (usually I like to keep exploring!) thanks for a very special week!
Let me start with our room. It was the entry level room type and yet was amazingly large and comfortable - the Dyson hairdryer, amazing clothes steamer, bath products and mini bar (with complimentary soft drinks) were just amazing. We had room service on several evenings and that was amazing as well.
The gardens on the cliff are famous for a reason, the swimming pontoon was like something from an Agatha Christie novel! People wanting something like a Four Seasons experience should look elsewhere if they don’t understand the rich history, ceremony and pride that Reid’s evokes. I also took exception to fellow guests who commented that it was a “rabbit warren”. Hardly! Level 5 has all the amenities such as the billiards room, boutique, and card room and this connects the old building with the new. It really doesn’t take long to find your way!
Because hospitality is an ever-evolving beast, there were just three minor points to mention that would have made our stay perfect. The first is that I would have loved to have successfully ordered half a lemon for my smoked salmon in the morning. I tried a few times, and although lemons made it to my tea, limes were produced for squeezing. I didn’t want to make it a big deal so gave up after day two but that was a bit odd. Not a big deal obviously.
The other two things are more minorly that it would have been nice to have light on the balcony in the evenings.. I think there are restrictions regarding changing the building facade so maybe some battery operated hurricane lamps would be a nice idea? My main disappointment was that for the amazing standard of hotel the TV in our room was not a smart TV and didn’t therefore have Chromecast.. it would have been really lovely to have watched some of my own content before bed as I had downloaded episodes especially to watch together. I guessed this wasn’t in high demand with other guests though and is only a minor point.
All in all we had an amazing time and Reid’s is the first hotel in a long time I’d be open to revisiting (usually I like to keep exploring!) thanks for a very special week!
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: The garden wing is just beautiful. Watching the water peak through from behind the amazing banana...
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Response from Ciriaco Campus, Other at Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Responded Jun 27, 2024
Dear Rosalie, Thank you very much for choosing our hotel and for sharing your feedback! We have all been flattered by your kind words. It is indeed a great pleasure to receive these words of vote, which without any doubt are the spring that pushes us all to do our utmost to please our valuable customers. We all hope to have the pleasure to welcoming you back here to the Reid’s Palace, in a not too far future. Wishing you all the best, we remain, with our kindest regards, Ciriaco Campus General Manager Reid’s Palace, A Belmond Hotel Madeira
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It's €50 per person. If you also want Champagne an extra €28 to €91 per glass depending on the label.
I don't know about breakfast. Reids is famous for its afternoon tea. There is a big demand from people not staying at the hotel to go to afternoon tea which they can purchase. There is also a cocktail bar open to non guests.
When I asked at reception about buying the bag, the receptionist said that I could take it home free of charge.
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I’m sure the hotel bus stops really near it if you wanted to take that instead of walking. It’s a pleasant walk though - down hill and about 20 mins.
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"The free Mercedes Service in and out of Funchal is good but taxis are inexpensive. Comfortable loungers scattered around gardens. "Read full review
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"The poolside is very well run and no one is allowed to book sunbeds ahead.This works really well and I wish more hotels would do it too."Read full review
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$490 - $679 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Which popular attractions are close to Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira?
Nearby attractions include Madeira Mandolin Orchestra (0.3 miles), Hole in One (0.2 miles), and Trap Music Bar (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira?
Yes, free parking, secured parking, and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira?
Conveniently located restaurants include Cris's Place, Franco's Corner, and Favilla Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira have airport transportation?
Yes, Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.