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Reid's Palace Hotel

Esrada Monumental, 139
Funchal, 9000-098
Nightly Rates: ( 489.47 - 12,247.88 )
5 Star

Property Description

Set within its lush and peaceful sub-tropical gardens, Reid´s Palace commands a spectacular cliff-top position with breathtaking views of the bay of Funchal and the Atlantic Ocean. With its reputation for excellence and discreet service, Reid´s Palace provides all that the modern traveller could wish for with a particular emphasis on individual care and attention. An ambience of relaxed charm and elegance combines with flexibility and understanding, to suit each clients needs. Reid´s Palace is the ideal place at which to relax, be pampered and to let the stress of modern life drift away in a gentle sea -breeze. -Renovations Information- The opening of the hotel's new Spa has been postponed to October 06, 2006. The spa will be located in a separate building in the surroundings of the pool area. At present, all other constructions projects have been completed and the hotel is fully operational with the exception of the gymnasium facilities which will be available upon the opening of the new spa.

Amenities

· AM/FM Alarm Clock
· Babysitting/Child Services
· Bar/Lounge
· Barber/Beauty Shop
· Business Center
· Concierge
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Free Parking
· Hairdryers Available
· Mini Bar
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· Free Newspaper
· Free Newspaper
· Pool
· Parking
· Restaurant
· Room Service
· Safe Deposit Box
· Shops/Commercial Services
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Tennis
· 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 harmonize 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-coordinated 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 harmonize 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 bathrooms decorated with Portuguese tiles. In addition has a kichenette to organize private functions and one separate toilet with charicatures of Winston Churchill and George Bernard. Original high ceiling. Splendid location with superb sea and garden view. Large Balconies.

Rate Disclaimer

All rates are based upon availability and may change without notice.

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
· 163 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.

Located on the outskirts of Funchal, set in Madeira's sub-tropical paradise, the hotel's magnificent clifftop setting is an ideal venue for a meeting or incentive for business people who appreciate elegance and luxury.

Madeira International Airport is fourteen miles away

Guarantee Policy

Valid 01May05-31Oct07 - Hotel requires a credit card guarantee all year. Valid - 19Dec05-08Jan06 / 18Dec06-07Jan07 - 3 night non-refundable deposit required for Christmas and New Year period.

Cancellation Policy

3 NT CXL fee if cancelled less than 6 days prior to arrival (PTA). In festive season/ the full stay is charged if cancelled less than 13 days PTA. For Christmas/New Year period non-refundable DPST charged if cancelled after Nov 1st 2005 & 06 respectively

Restaurant Information

Dining

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 - No Jeans/Shorts/Tennis Shoes * Price Range - 70EUR excl. beverage per person Dress code after 7pm valid all year- * The Dining Room - Jacket And Tie

Meeting Facility

Function 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 80 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 Activities

-Sports/Recreation- Available On Property Direct access to the sea Aerobics Yoga Beauty treatment la prairie Billiard room Table tennis Tennis Jetty Boat Tours/Boating Jet Skiing Massage Children's Playground with swimming pool Pool-outdoor 2 heated - 1 seawater and 1 freshwater Sauna Scuba Diving -Boat Excursions- Portuguese explorers in the 15th century sailed the waters of Madeira in search of wealth. In keeping with the tradition, Reid's Palace Hotel offers a varied selection of sailing boats, including a replica of Christopher Columbus' boat, Santa Maria, to explore the treasures of Madeira's waters. -Helicopter Tours- To see the splendor of Madeira there really is no better way than by helicopter. The beauty of the mountains or the grandeur of the north coast will stay in your memory forever. The Helicopter of Madeira can carry five people in comfort on a variety of trips, from a quick flight to Porto Santo or around the Bay of Funchal, to a half or full island tour. -Whale and Dolphin Watching- Whale and dolphin watching is a popular excursion, taking in the wonderful surroundings of the island, sailing around the coast in search of these beautiful mammals. The great whales can be seen off Madeira all year. Groups of sperm whales are common and on occasion the mighty fin whale is seen in groups of up to ten. Also, large groups of pilot whales are common throughout the year. Three hour daily excursions are available from the end of February through October. -Deep Sea Fishing- Explore the rich ocean that surrounds the island, whether using our expertise to land marlin or tuna or trawling the coast for barracuda and snapper. For those wishing an introduction to big game fishing, you can experience the thrill of the rod and reel under our careful instruction. The Katherine B is fully equipped for all sports fishing requirements and ready to cruise the bountiful waters of Madeira for those record-size blue marlin and tuna. -Levada Walks- Breathtaking views as high as 1861 meters await, as hiking takes on a new dimension on the levada trails of Madeira. Constructed 500 years ago, these irrigation channels trace 2000km of flora and panoramic views. -Golf- Although one may not immediately consider Madeira ideally situated for golf - because of its mountains and forests - it still boasts 45 holes of championship golf. Two courses, set in beaitiful surroundings, allow golfers of any standard to improve their game in the favorable Madeiran climate. Quinta de Palheiro Santo da Serro golf clubs are fully equipped with professional tuition, golf equipment for purchase or hire, buggies and caddies. Each spring the island receives the prestigious PGA European Tour when the Madeira Island Open is hosted by the Santo da Serra Golf Club. Scheduled shuttle services are available for both golf courses. - Palheiro Golf Club - This beautiful course is situated in the woodland in the hills to the east of Funchal, just 15 minutes from both Funchal and the airport. Boasting fantastic views over the bay and the city, this 18-hole, par 72, 6,000 metres above sea level course was designed in 1993 by Cabel Robinson, and is skillfully set within the gracious parkland of the Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro. Due to its high altitude in the mountains, golfers are not handicapped by summer heat, often experienced on the mainland. The course combines natural geographical features with modern construction methods to produce a unique course of international reputation. Remarkable for tight fairways, fast greens and judicious use of the beautiful trees that cover the hillside, it is a worthy challenge for all handicap levels (No certificates required). Reid's Palace Hotel guests are entitled to a 30% discount at Palheiro Golf Course. Golf tuition is also available. - Santo da Serra Golf Club - This exclusive course is situated close to the picturesque village of Santo da Serra, east of Funchal, and is the home of the Madeira Island Open. Situated high on a plateau, and at times above the cloud line, the views from the course of the sea below and mountains above are literally breathtaking. This, combined with the technically challenging design by Robert Trent Jones, elevates Santo da Serra to one of the most reputable courses in Europe and one of the most impressive in the world. The PGA European Tour visits annually and the course has 27 formidable holes. Play is characterized by generous fairways, tight, undulating greens and a choice of tee positions to suit all abilities. Both courses are highly in demand, so prior booking is normally essential, especially in high season. Handicaps are 36 for ladies and 28 for men. There is no dress code imposed apart from no jeans allowed.

Shopping

Reid's Boutique is located on the fifth floor of the main building and offers a wide selection of small presents and souvenirs. From Portuguese hand-painted tiles to the famous Madeira embroidery, crystal and other items which will enchant you. Reid's merchandise gifts are also available for ladies and gentlemen.

Area Attractions

What's Nearby

* Funchal - The capital of Madeira. See the daily flower, fish and vegetable markets, Botanical Garden, Sé Cathedral, much of which has been furnished in the past by traders, and the Madeira wine lodges where you can sample this famous wine. * Câmara de Lobos - A fishing village hardly changed by time and a favorite spot of Winston Churchill's. * Camacha - Center of the wickerwork industry. * Cabo Girão - The world's second highest sea cliff. * Santana - Typical local thatched houses with pointed roofs. * Seixal - Some of the best wine is produced here. * Porto Moniz - Swim in the volcanic rock sea pools. * Ponta Delgada - A village retaining houses from the colonial period. * Monte - The start of the celebrated toboggan ride to Funchal. * São Vincente Caves - Paths opened by fiery magma belched by the island's last volcanoes. * Porto Santo - A small island off Madeira, two and a half hours by boat or 15 minutes by plane from Madeira International Airport, where you can find a nine-kilometer sandy beach