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If you’re finding Reid an unlikely name for a Portuguese fellow you’re not wrong. Reid’s Palace was founded over a century ago by a Scotsman of that name, back in the early stages of what’s now a full-fledged relationship between the British and the Portuguese island of Madeira. After all there’s so much to remind them of home, at least the island part, plus a rather significant improvement in the weather. So it is that everyone who was anyone, from Churchill on down, has spent some time at Reid’s Palace.
A massive renovation might have set nerves on edge among Reid’s regulars, but this grand old palace on the terraced hillside above the Bay of Funchal has come through with flying colors. Nothing essential was disturbed in this listed landmark; the classic guest rooms have been modernized in function, if not in style, and the twin swimming pools have seen some work as well, and now boast infinity edges to make the most of the bay view. And while the dress code has been relaxed a bit, Reid’s Palace is still something from another era — this is how warm-weather holidays used to work, in the days before all-inclusive resorts and budget airlines.
- Complimentary upgrade upon hotel check-in, based upon availability
- Guaranteed 4pm check-out
- One complimentary glass of champagne or one cocktail, per guest, upon arrival
- Complimentary airport transfer
- 163 Rooms
- Style: Traditional Elegance
- Atmosphere: Quiet
- 4 Guest Reviews
- Reid's Palace
- Estrada Monumental, 139
- Funchal, Portugal
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Business center
- Central air conditioning
- Free parking
- Free wi-fi
- Garden
- Golf nearby
- Jacuzzi
- Library
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Multi-lingual staff
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Pets allowed (charges apply)
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Sauna
- Shopping area nearby
- Spa
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Turkish bath
- Wake-up service
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4 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Pekka
- Stayed February 2013
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Location, great service, excellent restaurants, pool area, history, garden, service for kids
What the hotel could do better:
Some problem with aircon (non-functional) the first night, mattresses a bit worn-out
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- Erica
- Stayed August 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
The rooms and view were excellent. The breakfast was excellent. The location was great. The gardens and the ocean swimming off the hotel pool area were exceptional attributes of this hotel.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Michael
- Stayed November 2010
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
What didn't we like about the hotel! It made us realise that what makes the difference between an good hotel and a great hotel is the people that provide the service. Reid's provided simply the best service that we have experienced anywhere. It has old world style rather than cutting edge design - but give us the former any day if the service is this good.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
