Belmond Reid's Palace Hotel, Madeira- My First Guest Review!

Belmond Reid's Palace Hotel Madeira

Estrada Monumental 139

9000-098 Funchal, Madeira

http://www.belmond.com/reids-palace-madeira/ 

January 2014 

Guest reviewer : Chris Davies ( a fellow afternoon tea lover!) 

This hotel is one of the oldest on the island and still very grand and colonial in style with service to match. 

Tea is taken on the terrace and is very similar to the Ritz in London. They have a tea menu including their own blend, sandwiches were freshly prepared and a goid variety and plentiful! The scones were warm with a selection of interesting preserves,  not the normal strawberry, very tasty ! 

The cakes did not have much fresh cream, understandably in the warm climate but again very different, small and dainty. We were constantly asked if we required more of everything, we were not rushed at all and spent about three hours enjoying the spectacular views !

Thanks Chris - it looks amazing . I think your view beats any I've had so far!!