Palheiro VillagevsReid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Belmond Reid's Palace ranks significantly better than Palheiro Village. Belmond Reid's Palace scores 94 with approval from 7 reviews like Frommer's, Jetsetter and The Telegraph.
Palheiro Village
Estrada do Aeroporto 65, Funchal, Madeira 9060-382, Portugal
From $106/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Pool
Afar Magazine
"Our villa was very nice, huge, well appointed and had good outdoor space for happy hour!" Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Palheiro Village is a sprawling hillside complex of upscale villas and apartments." Full review
Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Estrada Monumental 139, Funchal, Madeira 9000-098, Portugal
From $298/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"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."
Fodor's
"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
Frommer's
"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
Michelin Guide
"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."
Oyster
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
The Telegraph
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
Jetsetter
"Majestic five-star retreat overlooking the Atlantic, with a chandelier-studded ballroom and a historic bathing jetty." Full review
Lonely Planet
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
Independent
"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."