Set on the cliff tops overlooking the Bay of Funchal and the Atlantic, Reid's Palace
Hotel has been a standard-bearer for excellence on Madeira and beyond for over 100 years.
Located on the outskirts of Funchal, set in Madeira's sub-tropical paradise, the
Hotel's magnificent cliff top setting is perfect for the discerning leisure traveller
seeking relaxation, privacy and renowned, discreet service in idyllic surroundings. It is only
five minutes from the Town Centre and the Harbour with direct access to the Sea.
The owners, Orient-Express Hotels, scrupulously maintain Reid's Palace Hotel's
tranquil ambience of civilized, old-fashioned charm and courtesy, underwritten by renowned
standards of service.
Reid's Palace Hotel offers an inviting choice of Lounges and a Bar in which to
relax and socialize in the utmost comfort and elegance.
Take Afternoon Tea in the Lounge or on the Tea Terrace with panoramic views across the Bay or
sample a variety of cocktails in the Cocktail Bar.
Lounge - Tea Terrace:
The custom of civilized tea drinking belongs to the great traditions of mankind. Tea and
porcelain teacups were produced in China as early as 3,500 BC. In Europe Afternoon Tea became a
fashionable social event in the 1840s, 200 years after the first tea was brought from China. It
became a British institution and tradition, which Reid's Palace Hotel has pleasure
in continuing in the Lounge
and on the Terrace.
We feel that teatime should be something very special - delicate finger sandwiches, buttered
scones and delicious cakes contribute to making this time of the day the perfect one for
catching up on gossip, finalizing a deal or simply for relaxing and enjoying the panoramic
views. Afternoon Tea is served from 15:00 - 17:30 - advance reservations recommended.
The Cocktail Bar:
- The Cocktail Bar is open from 10:00 - 01:00.
- Light Snacks are available from 10:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesdays: In-house guest party.
- Live entertainment nightly.
RESTAURANTS:
The Hotel offers an excellent variety of restaurants in which to relax and socialize in the
utmost comfort.
Enjoy Breakfast in the Garden Restaurant. Lunch Buffet on the Pool Terrace, eat light
alfresco Mediterranean cuisine under the stars in Brisa do Mar, seasonal. Dine in a
modern ambience at Les Faunes, seasonal - or in an elegant atmosphere with Live Music in
The Dining Room - savour Italian cuisine at Villa Cipriani, overlooking
the Atlantic - or just relax in the privacy of your own Room and take advantage of the Room
Service.
Garden Restaurant:
The Garden Restaurant, overlooking the Pool and the Sea, is the place for Breakfast,
with fresh juices and champagne included. Open daily from 07:00 - 10:30.
Pool Terrace:
Enjoy a Lunch Buffet by the Pool with fresh salads, daily "Chef's
Suggestion" and a large variety of desserts, or just a sandwich for the smaller
appetite. Open daily from 12:00 - 14:30.
Brisa do Mar:
Seasonal from June to September. The summer, the alfresco Restaurant is located in the
romantic setting of the Gardens, overlooking the Atlantic and serves light Mediterranean
cuisine under the stars. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 19:30 - 22:00.
Dress Code: Smart casual.
Les Faunes:
Seasonal from October to May.
Les Faunes delights the palate in an elegant modern ambience, offering stunning views
of the Bay of Funchal and fine, contemporary cuisine accompanied by Piano Music. Open Tuesday
to Saturday from 19:30 - 22:30.
Dress Code: Jacket.
The Dining Room:
Enjoy a set table d'hôte or a la Carte Dinner of traditional cuisine in the elegant
atmosphere of the classic Dining Room with Live Entertainment. Open daily from 19:00 - 21:30.
Dress code: Jacket and tie.
Villa Cipriani:
Italian cuisine in an informal atmosphere, the Villa Cipriani is located on
top of the cliff overlooking the Atlantic. An open-air Summer Terrace is available. Open daily
from 19:00 - 22:30. Dress Code: Casual.
Room Service:
Enjoy Breakfast in the privacy on your own Terrace. Continental Breakfast is available in the
Room at no extra charge.
Special Interest:
- Gourmet: Offering a wide selection of Restaurants, the Hotel is a special place
for food lovers. The top chefs will organize classes and demonstrations in various themes,
while the Island itself boasts the lodges of Madeira Wine and other local features. Madeira
Wine Festival - 11 - 16 September 2003.
- Botanical: Many epithets have been bestowed on Madeira in the course of its
history, most of them paying tribute to its fabulous vegetation. The variety of flora not
only has captivated botanists, its plants, flowers and trees, but also make a lasting
impression on amateur gardeners and lay visitors to the Island. Flower Festival in Madeira 1
- 6 May 2003.
Dining in Madeira:
- Dinner at Madeira Wine Company: A memorable place, with unique surroundings in the
oldest working wine lodges in Funchal, which are located in a building dating from the 17th
century and part of a Franciscan Monastery.
Lunch or Dinner at Fajã dos Padres: Set near Cabo Girão, the highest sea cliff in
Europe, at the bottom of a steep cliff, which rises about 300 metres above the plantation.
Accessable by boat, or by car and elevator, there is a Restaurant and a Bar facing the Sea on a
rocky Beach where traditional Madeiran food is served.
