Reids Palace

Estrada Monumental, 139
Funchal, 9000-098
Nightly Rates: ( 481.45 - 2,642.82 )
4 Star

Property Description

Unquestionably Madeira's finest and most elegant hotel, Reids Palace is situated at the edge of a cliff, offering many of Madeira's most impressive views of Funchal Bay and the Atlantic. A self-contained resort Reids. Offering its own expansive subtropical gardens, Reids Palace also features tennis courts, 3 outdoor seawater swimming pools (2 heated, 1 at sea level), La Prairie art of beauty, gym, scuba diving outside property, seasonal-organized Children's Program and several restaurants. A beauty salon and upscale shop are also located at the hotel. A range of business services, 24-hour room service, and full service concierge are also available. The hotel features meeting and function rooms, all with views of the Atlantic and Funchal Bay. Guests can select from 130 guestrooms and 34 suites, many with outstanding views of Funchal Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Many guestrooms and suites feature marble bathrooms, mini-bar, complimentary work desk with IDD telephone, hair dryer, bathrobes, and video player. Daily full buffet breakfast is included in the room rate. All guestrooms and suites feature balconies or terraces with wicker tables and chairs, and each guestroom and suite features elegant furnishings and decor.

Amenities

· Babysitting/Child Services
· Bar/Lounge
· Business Center
· Concierge
· Free Parking
· Golf
· Hairdryers Available
· Mini Bar
· Mini Bar
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· Pool
· Room Service
· Safe Deposit Box
· Shops/Commercial Services
· Television with Cable
· Laundry/Valet Services

Room Information

Guest Rooms
Reid's Palace Hotel has 130 rooms and 34 suites, individually decorated in pastel colors and offering traditional style and comfort, with marble bathrooms and vanity units. There are new wicker tables and chairs on the balconies or terraces, with the majority enjoying superb views of the Atlantic. Newly refurbished rooms and suites have a white embroidery bedspread. All rooms have a terrace with sea/garden view and that phone has internet connection. Also, all rooms have bathrobes, slippers, and hairdryer. In-room facilities include: * Air conditioning * In-room safe * All rooms and suites have cable television and video with channels available in German, French and Portuguese * Direct phone line * Complimentary minibar of soft drinks and beer, replenished daily * Welcome fruit and flowers * Complimentary shoe cleaning service * 24-hour room service CLASSIC DOUBLE/TWIN ROOMS - Aprox. 23-27 sq m (247,5-291 sq ft). All situated in the Main Building, east wing. Original high ceiling. All classic rooms have been renovated with light and fresh fabrics to harmonise with the original Anglo-Portuguese furnishings. The interior colours are a reflection of the sparkling views of the Atlantic Ocean from the hotel's French windows and complement the original carved wood antiques in the rooms. Partial sea view. SUPERIOR DOUBLE/TWIN ROOMS - Aprox. 27-32 sq m (291-344,5 sq ft). Most of them located in the Garden Wing, but some in Main Building. All Superior rooms in the Main Building renovated in the same style as the Classic rooms. 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 the gardens. Partial sea and/or garden view. PREMIER DOUBLE/TWIN ROOMS - Aprox. 27-32 sq m (291-344,5 sq ft). Most of them located in the Garden Wing and some in the Main Building. All Premier rooms in the Main Building renovated in the same light and fresh fabrics as the Classic rooms. Slightly larger than the Superior double rooms but better view over the garden and/or sea. JUNIOR SUITES - Aprox. 35-40 sq m (377- 430,5 sq ft). Most of them located in the Main Building. Have one large room with a comfortable sitting area. Most of them renovated in elegant light and fresh fabrics and with original carved wood antiques in the rooms. Beautiful location with splendid sea view and large balcony. Very spacious and luxurious bathrooms decorated with Portuguese tiles SUPERIOR SUITES - Aprox. 40-45 sq m (430,5 - 484 sq ft). Most of them located in the Garden Wing. Offers two separate rooms with very light and airy decoration.The bedrooms are king or twin bedded and the sitting room, has a writing desk and a comfortable chair and sofa. Beautiful sea and garden view. EXECUTIVE SUITES - Aprox. 50-55 sq m (538-592 sq ft). Located in the Main Building. These attractive and spacious suites offer two rooms, with a large bedroom and sitting room. In addition has a kitchenette to organize private functions. Two of them very newly created, first opened to our 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 and the Atlantic ocean. The remaining two have been beautifully renovated with light and fresh fabrics to harmonise with the original Anglo-Portuguese furnishings. Very spacious and luxurious bathrooms decorated with Portuguese tiles. Superb sea and garden view. Large balconies. CHURCHILL AND G. B. SHAW SUITES (PRESIDENTIAL) Aprox. 60 sq m (646 sq ft). Located in the Main building. 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 to organize private functions and one separate toilet with charicatures of Wintston Churchill and George Bernard Shaw. Original high ceiling. Splendid location with superb sea and garden view. Large balconies. Extra beds are not available in Classic double/twin rooms and Junior Suites.

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Miscellaneous Information

· Euro is the native currency.
· Check in time is 2:00 pm
· Check out time is 12:00 pm
· Time Zone is GMT
· Opened in 1891
· Renovated in 2001
· 164 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 9 floors.

Directions

When leaving the airport take the Highway - "Cota 200"- towards Funchal. Follow this road approx. 20 km, until you reach the exit Funchal "Hospital" and "Porto" (After 12 tunnels). Turn off at the above exit and follow this road until your reach a roundabout (stay in right lane). Turn the 2nd to the right towards the "Hospital" and "Avenida do Mar" until you get to a crossing with a traffic light. Turn right and pass the bridge. You will find Reid´s Palace on the left side on number 139 of Estrada Monumental. However, due to a continuous line you are not able to turn left, hence please follow the same road until you get to a roundabout, turn around and drive back the same road, until you reach Reid´s Palace on the right side.

Follow the road towards Funchal until you reach a roundabout. At the roundabout turn left and follow the road until you reach a traffic light. At the traffic light turn left, at this point you are driving on "Estrada Monumental", Reid's Palace is located on the left side on number 139 of "Estrada Monumental". However, due to a continuous line you are not able to turn left, hence please follow the same road until you get to another roundabout, turn around and drive back the same road, until you reach Reid's Palace on the right side.

A self-contained resort, Reids Palace is accessible to the islands, many attractions, and businesses. The hotel is located 22 kilometers west of Madeira Internantional Airport and is three and one half hours by plane from major European airports.

Madeira International -FNC- is 14 miles away.

Restaurant Information

Restaurants

The Dining Room * Cuisine - Traditional international * Meals - Dinner * Hours - Monday-Sunday 19:00 - 21:30 * Location - On Property * Dress Code - Jacket and Tie * A La Carte and Table D'hote Menu * Weekly Gala Dinners - Champagne and Dance Night * Price Range - From 52 - 69EUR Excl. Beverage per person Ristorante Villa Cipriani * Cuisine - Italian * Meals - Dinner * Hours - Monday-Sunday 19.00-22.30 * Location - 50m from hotel * Dress Code - Informal * Price Range - 40EUR excl. beverage per person Pool Terrace * Cuisine - International buffet * Meals - Lunch * Hours - Monday-Sunday 10:00 - 19:00 / Buffet Lunch - 12:00 - 14:30 * Location - On Property * Dress Code - Informal * Price Range - 32.50EUR excl. beverage per person Les Faunes * Cuisine - French creative * Meals - Dinner * Hours - Tuesday - Saturday 19:30 - 22:00/September - May * Location - On property * Dress Code - Jacket * Price Range - 70EUR excl. beverage per person Brisa do Mar * Cuisine - French creative - al fresco * Meals - Dinner * Hours - Tuesday - Sunday 19:30 - 22:30/June - August * Location - On property * Dress Code - Smart Casual * Price Range - 70EUR excl. beverage per person Dress code after 7pm valid all year- * The Dining Room - Jacket And Tie * Les Faunes - Jacket * Brisa do Mar - Smart Casual - No Jeans/Shorts/Tennis Shoes * Ristorante Villa Cipriani - Informal * Poolside Terrace - Informal * Cocktail Bar - Jacket After 1900 (Except Summer)

Meeting Facility

Meeting Rooms

Reid's Palace Hotel has five rooms available for conferences or private banquets. All rooms have natural daylight. * The Boardroom - has an antique table and chair decoration, and a balcony overlooking the garden and sea. It is suitable for a maximum of 16 guests. * Bridge Room - Is connected to The Boardroom, with antique table and chair decoration, and a balcony overlooking the garden, sea and Funchal Bay. A dual-purpose room, serving The Boardroom for refreshment breaks or private dinners. * William Reid Room - has contemporary furniture with a large window wall overlooking the sea and the gardens, and is suitable for a maximum of 20 guests. * The Meeting Room - is decorated with Scottish tartan and is a suitable function room for meetings or banquets. It has modern furniture, large built-in screen and windows facing Funchal Bay. The Meeting Room is suitable for a maximum of 86 guests. * Salon 28 - is suitable for small cocktail parties, with window and small balcony overlooking the gardens. The room has Portuguese Azulejos tile decoration and offers a large television and video.

Recreation Information

Sports and Recreation

Reid's Palace is magnificently located on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic waters of Funchal offering the islands most impressive views. The hotel has its own 10 acres of exquisitely landscaped gardens. Reid's palace is located a short distance from many of Madeira attractions and 22 km from Madeira International Airport. Location * Madeira International Airport - 22 km E * City Centre - 1 km E * Pier Dock - 1 km E * Bus stop to the center - 100 m * Sea - 0 m * Railroad station - n/a * Bus Station - n/a * Metro or Subway - n/a General Places of Interest & Local Attractions * Boat Trip - 1 km E * Cabo Girao (2nd world's highest cliff) - 15 km W * Camara de Lobos - Quaint fishing village - 9 km E * Curral das Freiras - Nun's Valley - 25 km N * Eira do Serrado view point - 24 km N * Embroidery Factory - 2.5 km E * Fruit & Vegetable & Flower and Fish market - 2.5 km E * Madeira Wine Company wine cellar - 1 km E * Cable car to Monte - 15 min ride - 1.5 km E * Monte -Tobaggan Ride- (old transport system in a wicker ledge) - 8 km E * Pico do Arriero - 22 km N * Wicker Factory in Camacha - 18 km NE * Santana - Typical Madeira thatched houses - 45 km NE * The Caves of Sao Vicente - opened by fiery magma belched by the island's last volcano - 40 km N * Porto Santo - island 2.5 hrs by boat from Madeira - 9 km golden sand beach - 45 km NE Cultural * Quinta das Cruzes - 1 km E * Catehedral - 1 km E * Museum of Sacred Arts - 1 km E * Photographic Museum - 1 km E * St. Peters Church - 1 km E Gardens * Botanical Gardens - 6 km NE * Palheiro Gardens - 11 km NE * Orchid Farm - 3 km E * Monte Palace Gardens - 8 km N Sports * Palheiro Golf - 8 km NE * Santo da Serra - 35 km NE * Levada Walks - 500 m - 70 km All Directions * Windsurfing * Tennis * Squash * Sailing * Riding * Scuba diving * Snorkelling Entertainment & Facilities outside the hotel * Casion located 800 metres from hotel * Disco/Pubs/Clubs located 800 metres from hotel * Show and dinners located 600 metres from hotel * City Centrey Shopping center located 1 km from hotel * Madeira Shopping center located 1.5 km from hotel, with daily shuttle bus. A variety of designer shops, restaurants, bowling and 5 cinema, show movies in English * Madeira Craft shops with wicker work, embroidery located 1 km from hotel * Madeira Wine Company with daily tours and tastings of the famous Madeira Wine, located 1 km from hotel * Sandwich shop available 200 m from hotel * Golf pro shop available 8 km from hotel * Tennis pro shop located 2 km from hotel * Theatre located 1 km from hotel

Health Club Facilities

* Yoga * La Prairie beauty treatments

Area Attractions

Location & Local Attractions