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Quintinha Sao JoaovsReid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Belmond Reid's Palace ranks significantly higher than Quintinha Sao Joao. Belmond Reid's Palace has a TripExpert Score of 94 with approval from 7 publications such as Michelin Guide, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
Quintinha Sao Joao
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
The Telegraph
Oyster
Rua da Levada de Sao Joao 4, Funchal, Madeira 9000-191 , Portugal
From $103/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Dating from 1900, this quinta (manor house) is one of the best preserved in the Funchal area, surrounded by age-old trees and graced with classic architecture." Full review
Michelin Guide "Perched on the slopes above Funchal, this family-owned hotel is ideal for anyone wanting to be away from the bustle. ... Sumptuous rooms and apartments."
The Telegraph8.0
"Situated on the outskirts of Funchal, it overlooks the city and surrounding mountains. Rooms and public areas are imbued with a welcoming, family-run atmosphere." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Quintinha Sao Joao is a four-pearl boutique property designed to recreate the experience of staying in a traditional Portuguese manor house." 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."
