travel42 Hotel Review: Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel travel42 Professional Hotel Review

Location and History

On 4 hectares of clifftop gardens overlooking the ocean, 30 kilometers from the airport, this 1891 Edwardian masterpiece is one of Portugal's most famous hotels. It was originally opened as a luxury respite for travelers traversing the globe on ocean liners.

As Madeira's grande dame, it is primed for the world's moguls, mandarins and muck-a-mucks. This nest is in good order thanks to eagle-eyed management, and the magnificent water views framed with memora...