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Quinta Jardins do LagovsReid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Belmond Reid's Palace ranks significantly better than Quinta Jardins do Lago. Belmond Reid's Palace scores 94 with recommendations from 7 sources including Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Oyster.
Quinta Jardins do Lago
Fodor's
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Oyster
The Telegraph
Rua Dr. Joao Lemos Gomes 29, São Pedro, Funchal, Madeira 9000-158, Portugal
From $213/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Fodor's "A library, billiard room... and a breakfast room with an exceptional 16th-century ceramic wall panel on its veranda give this beautiful 18th-century quinta a timeless quality." Full review
Frommer's "Set in beautiful botanical gardens, this luxury hotel lies in the Achada district of Funchal, one of the hills enveloping the city." Full review
Michelin Guide "Menu: 35€ - Carte: 40€-55€"
OysterLuxury
"The 40-room Quinta Jardins do Lago is a refined luxury hotel set in a historic 18th-century mansion in a quiet neighborhood on the outskirts of Funchal." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A charming small luxury hotel imbued with calm, the scents of exotic plants and a sense of history." 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."
