‘Signature Belmond Style in the Historic Heights of Madeira’

Sat on a cliff with the Atlantic stretching endlessly below, Reid’s Palace, a Belmond Hotel, has been Madeira’s go-to retreat for the world’s most discerning travellers since 1891. Its story begins with one man: William Reid, a Scotsman who left his family farm for Madeira’s warmer climes and made his mark in the island’s wine trade. The Reid family guided the hotel for decades before it passed to the Blandy family of Madeira winemakers, and in 1996, Belmond took the reins.

The 10 acres of lush sub-tropical gardens feel like a private world, and the 126 rooms and suites - plus the rest of the hotel’s spaces - balance Edwardian glamour with modern comforts. Think four restaurants, a cocktail bar, an afternoon tea terrace, and ocean-view terraces perfect for watching the sun spill over Funchal Bay. Heated outdoor pools, a tidal pool, and ocean access offer the ideal spot to cool off. Over the years, countless illustrious guests have walked these halls: George Bernard Shaw learned to tango here, and Winston Churchill wrote his memoirs and painted. Today, the Churchill Suite, with its magnificent garden views, continues to inspire.

Every detail - from the soaring columns to the signature afternoon tea - is designed to make you feel both at ease and a little spoiled.