The hotel is situated in its own 10 acres of lush, sub tropical gardens sprawling down a majestic cliff overlooking the bay and the lively city of Funchal.

This beautiful hotel offers stylish comfort in 34 suites and 130 beautifully decorated and well appointed rooms. The decor is traditional in style with modern comforts and the result is elegance and luxury.

The air conditioned rooms have elaborate marble bathrooms and units, Cable television with channels available in German, French and Portuguese, video, direct dial telephone, safe, mini bar and welcome fruit and flowers.

Most bedrooms are south facing, and most of them overlook the gardens and the ocean beyond.

Reid Palace has an excellent variety of restaurants to choose from. Breakfast is taken in the 'Garden Restaurant' and a buffet lunch is served on the 'Pool Terrace'.

During the summer months you can dine alfresco in 'Brisa do Mar' and enjoy creative French cuisine and the views of the ocean. 'Ristorante Villa Cipriana' serves Italian cuisine or dine in style in 'The Dining Room' restaurant to the accompaniment of live music. At the intimate Les Faunes restaurant (seasonal) there are spectacular night-time views over Funchal bay and harbour.

Alternatively, you can dine in the privacy of your room taking advantage of room service.

There are a number of lounges, where you can take afternoon tea.

There are also balconies and terraces, with wicker tables and chairs with views of the Atlantic ocean.

Hotel facilities include two bars, shop, currency exchange, children's area, baby-sitting service, seasonal children's programme, courtesy transport and private car park.

Further amenities include three swimming pools: two are sea water swimming pools including one which is heated and one heated fresh water pool. There are two tennis courts, billiards and snooker, table tennis, sauna, massage, La Prairie Beauty Treatments, hairdresser, barber as well as a daily activity programme.

Reid's provides the perfect backdrop for relaxation, whether it be unwinding by the swimming pool or enjoying a leisurely stroll through the tropical gardens.

The true magic of Reid's comes into its own at dusk, when this legendary hotel takes on a unique atmosphere with gourmet candlelit dinners and dancing in the cocktail bar.

There is plenty to see and do in Funchal, the capital of Madeira.

The superb Lido is the place for swimming and sunbathing, and a stroll through the botanical gardens and orchid house is a relaxing way to spend an afternoon, while a visit to the island's casino makes for a glamorous evening out.

With easy access to other parts of Madeira, Funchal is the ideal base for exploring this lovely island paradise.

Reid's Palace provides a complimentary shuttle service to Funchal.

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