Reid’s Palace has reopened today on completion of an €8.5 million renovation and spa building programme. The hotel has been closed since 16 January.
In this most recent phase of refurbishment, the final 69 of the hotel’s 163 rooms have now been refreshed. There are now 35 suites and 128 rooms. Two new suites have been created in the main house with panoramic views over the Bay of Funchal. The garden wing rooms have been given a light, fresh look and improved bathrooms, while the style in the main house is more classic. The refurbishment works were carried out by interior designer Graham Viney, who is also responsible for the décor of the new cottage suites at the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town.
Suite 980, once an eccentric, multiroom eyrie at the top of the house known as the honeymoon suite because of its secluded location, has been opened up, brightened and reconfigured to make the most of the glorious view across the Bay of Funchal and the Atlantic Ocean. Suite 934 has been created from two smaller rooms and has two sheltered balcony terraces and two bathrooms.
The two original swimming pools have been reshaped with an infinity edge and higher water temperatures and the smaller pool is now fresh water in response to consumer demand. There is now more space and better views for sunloungers around the pool and the ocean pool terraces have been levelled, creating a more attractive area for guests beside the ocean.
Groups and corporate events at Reid’s Palace will benefit from a beautiful new conference room with a capacity of up to 150 people theatre style. Located adjacent to The Dining Room with its own separate foyer and entrance, it is ideal for meetings, private banquets or special events. The cocktail bar has been modernised and the main entrance and reception area has been redesigned to create a fresh new look on arrival.
Construction is well under way for the mid July opening of The Spa at Reid’s Palace. Located in a separate building adjacent to the pool deck, the spa will have five treatment rooms and a 50.5 square metre fitness centre. One treatment room has been designed for couples’ treatments overlooking a secluded garden. All treatment rooms have views over the Bay of Funchal. The theme and content of the spa menu is currently under discussion. The Spa will be managed by Reid’s Palace.
Reid’s Palace epitomises the spirit of travel, from the heyday of luxury, style and adventure. Opened in 1891 by William and Alfred Reid to accommodate passengers of the great ocean liners, it now stands for contemporary luxury and elegance. Perched on a cliff-top amid 10 acres of semi-tropical gardens, providing its own brand of personal service to all generations, today’s Reid’s Palace offers relaxation and indulgence, romance and activity on the exotic temperate island of Madeira.
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Contact details:
Reid’s Palace, Estrada Monumental 139, 9000-098 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Tel: +351 291 717171 Fax: +351 291 717177
Email: reservations@reidspalace.com
Website: www.reidspalace.com
Downloadable high resolution photography of Reid’s Palace and newly refurbished suites are available at www.orient-expressimages.com
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