Description Hotel Belmond Reid's Palace
Location
This very traditional, exclusive luxury hotel lies high on a mountain at the end of a landscape dominated by steep cliffs. Guests are able to enjoy a wonderful view over the Bay of Funchal and the beach can be reached in a few minutes on foot. Numerous shopping possibilities and public transport links lie within a few metres of the hotel. The town centre with its various nightclubs and bars is around 1m from the hotel. The airport is about 20 km from the hotel.
Facilities
The hotel was built in 1891. Guests have a choice of 35 suites and 128 double rooms located in a 5-storey main building and a 6-storey auxiliary building. Check-in and check-out are possible at any time at the 24-hour reception desk. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine. Wireless internet access (for a fee) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. A lift and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are a number of shops as well. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a TV room, a playroom and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Other services include a babysitting service, a childcare service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Active guests can make use of the bicycle hire service to explore the surrounding area. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.
Rooms
Rooms feature a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom. Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. All rooms are carpeted and have a double bed or a king-size bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. The kitchenette comes with a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. A trouser press is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a DVD player and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Amenities provided in the rooms include slippers and a daily paper. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror and bathrobes are available for daily use. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The outdoor pool complex includes saltwater and freshwater pools, which are in part heated. There is also a special swimming area for little ones. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. The hotel offers an extensive outdoor sport and leisure programme, which includes tennis, volleyball and fishing. For a fee, guests can also enjoy cycling/mountain biking, golf and horse riding. A number of sports are available, including water sports such as water aerobics and aquafit. For a fee, guests can also enjoy water skiing, windsurfing, jet skiing, canoeing, sailing, catamaraning, snorkelling and diving. Sports enthusiasts are also offered a wide range of indoor activities, including a gym, table tennis, badminton, billiards, squash, yoga and aerobics. There is a wellness area with a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, a beauty salon and a solarium. Subject to charge: massage treatments. Additional leisure activities include an entertainment programme, a kids' club, live music and a casino.
Meals
Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room and a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. Catering options include bed and breakfast and half board. At breakfast, lunch and dinner, guests serve themselves at the delicious buffet or order a set menu for lunch. Diet meals, gluten-free meals, vegetarian dishes and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.
The above information may contain inaccuracies. Only the German tour operator descriptions of an offer/accommodation of © Giata GmbH (1996-2024) are legally binding.
Pets allowed
Child friendly
Luxury
Disabled friendly
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