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Hotel MadeiravsReid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Both Hotel Madeira and Belmond Reid's Palace are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Belmond Reid's Palace is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Madeira. Belmond Reid's Palace ranks #1 in Madeira with accolades from 7 reviews including Frommer's, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
Hotel Madeira
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Oyster
Ivens 21, Funchal, Madeira 9001-801 , Portugal
From $146/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Pool
- Multilingual
"This five-story hotel sits in the center of Funchal, behind the tranquil Park of San Francisco." Full review
"This simple and friendly option has tidy rooms with tile floors."
"This hotel on a quiet street in central Funchal has a marble lobby, a bar, and a coffee shop." Full review
Mid-Range
"The 52-room, three-pearl Hotel Madeira is a quaint, affordable property located on a quiet side street of Funchal's Old Town." Full review
Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Concierge
Fodor's
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Oyster
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Independent
Estrada Monumental 139, Funchal, Madeira 9000-098, Portugal
From $298/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
"Considered one of the world's top hotels for more than a century—just about every politico, celebrity, and member of European nobility since 1891 has stayed here."
"On a rocky point surrounded by 10 acres of gardens, Reid's—which opened in 1891 and is now part of the Orient-Express brand—is a destination as much as Madeira itself." Full review
"The legendary place to stay in Funchal is Reid's, founded in 1891 by William Reid but now owned by the Orient Express." Full review
"Renowned for old world charm and exacting service, it was here that Sir Winston Churchill Wrote his war memoirs, and where George Bernard Shaw learned to tango."
Luxury
"The 163-room Belmond Reid’s Palace is a historic luxury hotel perched dramatically on a clifftop a short drive from the center of Funchal." Full review
9.0
"For over a century, Reid’s Palace has welcomed guests to its luxurious haven on the cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean." Full review
"Majestic five-star retreat overlooking the Atlantic, with a chandelier-studded ballroom and a historic bathing jetty." Full review
Top choice
"Funchal's first hotel is still Madeira's top address for the smart set, despite the luxury glass-and-steel additions to the Hotel Zone that grew up around Reid's." Full review
"The hotel still hosts its afternoon tea, treating you with freshly-baked scones, finger sandwiches, champagne and a 20+ tea selection...so get glammed up and embrace the front row ocean views."