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Pestana Carlton Madeira Premium Ocean ResortvsReid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Belmond Reid's Palace is preferred by most professionals compared to Pestana Carlton Madeira. Belmond Reid's Palace is ranked #1 in Madeira with endorsements from 7 sources such as Oyster, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
Pestana Carlton Madeira Premium Ocean Resort
Frommer's
Oyster
Largo Antonio Nobre, Funchal, Madeira 9004-531 , Portugal
From $70/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "All of the spacious accommodations, many furnished in provincial style, have private balconies and comfortable, tasteful furniture." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 286-room Pestana Carlton Madeira is an upper-middle-range resort complex overlooking the Atlantic on the western side of Funchal." 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
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."
OysterLuxury
"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 Telegraph9.0
"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 PlanetTop 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."
