Quinta Do EstreitovsReid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Both properties are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Belmond Reid's Palace ranks significantly better than Quinta Do Estreito. Belmond Reid's Palace ranks #1 in Madeira with praise from 6 reviews including Fodor's, oyster.com and Frommer's.
Quinta Do Estreito
Rua Jose Joaquim Da Costa, Estreito de Camara de Lobos, Camara De Lobos, Madeira 9325-034, Portugal
From $93/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Al an altitude of 400m, in the hill village of Estreito de Camara de Lobos, this charming hotel is a real find."
Fodor's
"Around 10 kms (6 mi) inland, this onetime estate house is the perfect base from which to explore the Levada do Norte, one of Madeira's most popular walking trails." 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."