For those who enjoy the old world elegance of Singapore’s Raffles Hotel, you’ll feel right at home in Portugal’s Belmond Reid’s Palace Hotel.Reid’s was built on a high cliff overlooking the bay and harbour of Funchal, on the isle of Madeira, in 1891 – four years after the Raffles became an icon of Singapore. The late Victorian architecture is very similar with colonnades and high-ceiling dining and reception rooms. The difference is that the Raffles is painted white, while Reid’s trademark is pink.Incorporating all the facilities of luxurious modern hotels plus those special extras – history, character and style – …read more
Source: AsiaOne
