Considering its mix of the charm and intrigue of a16th-century palace with 21st-century comforts, this 12-room luxury boutique hotel is a stellar option. Located in the nucleus of Palma just behind the famed Seu Cathedral, it's an oasis of calm in an otherwise enchanting maze of shops, bars, cafes, and winding streets. Each room has a whirlpool tub and bath menu, and is playfully themed after a different musician. Art from the likes of Miró adorn the walls of the lobby. The attention to detail is superb, and guests are clearly top priority. While packed with art and history and just a five-minute walk from the beach, the hotel lacks an outdoor pool. For those who would rather have one, the Castillo Hotel Son Vida, a luxury property located four miles outside of Palma, is a good alternative with equally attentive service.
Considering its mix of the charm and intrigue of a16th-century palace with 21st-century comforts, this 12-room luxury boutique hotel is a stellar option. Located in the nucleus of Palma just behind the famed Seu Cathedral, it's an oasis of calm in an otherwise enchanting maze of shops, bars, cafes, and winding streets. Each room has a whirlpool tub and bath menu, and is playfully themed after a different musician. Art from the likes of Miró adorn the walls of the lobby. The attention to detail is superb, and guests are clearly top priority. While packed with art and history and just a five-minute walk from the beach, the hotel lacks an outdoor pool. For those who would rather have one, the Castillo Hotel Son Vida, a luxury property located four miles outside of Palma, is a good alternative with equally attentive service.
The 20-room Santa Clara Urban Hotel & Spa is an upscale, boutique property situated in Palma's charming Palma Old Town. Its location is a real draw, set away from the tourist hordes, yet easily walkable from most attractions and the city's long sandy beach. Another highlight is a peaceful rooftop terrace and superb panoramic views, plus lounge chairs and drink service. The high-ceilinged rooms are chic and contemporary, and some have small balconies -- though a couple lack views. Guests hoping for a full spa experience might be disappointed, but the basement wellness area is serene and secluded. While it's certainly at the quality end of boutique offerings, travelers may prefer the Innside Palma Center, which has similar offerings at cheaper rates.
The 20-room Santa Clara Urban Hotel & Spa is an upscale, boutique property situated in Palma's charming Palma Old Town. Its location is a real draw, set away from the tourist hordes, yet easily walkable from most attractions and the city's long sandy beach. Another highlight is a peaceful rooftop terrace and superb panoramic views, plus lounge chairs and drink service. The high-ceilinged rooms are chic and contemporary, and some have small balconies -- though a couple lack views. Guests hoping for a full spa experience might be disappointed, but the basement wellness area is serene and secluded. While it's certainly at the quality end of boutique offerings, travelers may prefer the Innside Palma Center, which has similar offerings at cheaper rates.
The Hotel Costa Azul is an smart three-and-a-half-pearl property overlooking Palma's main marina. Most of its 126 bright and modern guest rooms feel a bit chain-like, but many offer sea views. Upgraded units feature balconies, but it's worth noting that lower-level units can be prone to traffic noise. Facilities impress for an urban hotel, with a pool, hot tub, small fitness room, and compact spa. Dining options are also decent, with three eateries serving everything from set menus to cafe bites. While some some of the rooms are small, the hotel is a decent contemporary option that's within walking distance of most of the city's tourist attractions. Those looking for a hotel with a larger pool can check out the nearby Tryp Palma Bellver Hotel, though it lacks spa facilities.
The Hotel Costa Azul is an smart three-and-a-half-pearl property overlooking Palma's main marina. Most of its 126 bright and modern guest rooms feel a bit chain-like, but many offer sea views. Upgraded units feature balconies, but it's worth noting that lower-level units can be prone to traffic noise. Facilities impress for an urban hotel, with a pool, hot tub, small fitness room, and compact spa. Dining options are also decent, with three eateries serving everything from set menus to cafe bites. While some some of the rooms are small, the hotel is a decent contemporary option that's within walking distance of most of the city's tourist attractions. Those looking for a hotel with a larger pool can check out the nearby Tryp Palma Bellver Hotel, though it lacks spa facilities.
Although not quite up to its self-proclaimed five-star status, Hotel Son Vida is one of the most upscale options in the area. The 164-room hotel, housed in a 13th-century castle, has a star-studded history that has helped shape Mallorca's glamorous reputation. Its offerings include two elegant restaurants and an extensive wine cellar, a large pool overlooking rolling countryside, impeccable gardens, and golf course surroundings. Guest rooms are decorated with rich velvets, ornate drapes, and crystal chandeliers, and most offer views of the gardens. The remote location overlooking the Bay of Palma is only a 15-minute drive from the colorful and lively city of Palma.
Although not quite up to its self-proclaimed five-star status, Hotel Son Vida is one of the most upscale options in the area. The 164-room hotel, housed in a 13th-century castle, has a star-studded history that has helped shape Mallorca's glamorous reputation. Its offerings include two elegant restaurants and an extensive wine cellar, a large pool overlooking rolling countryside, impeccable gardens, and golf course surroundings. Guest rooms are decorated with rich velvets, ornate drapes, and crystal chandeliers, and most offer views of the gardens. The remote location overlooking the Bay of Palma is only a 15-minute drive from the colorful and lively city of Palma.
The 168-room Catalonia Majorica Hotel is a mid-range property built into the hillside overlooking Palma's port. While its location on the outskirts of the city means that most of the attractions are a drive away, the setting affords some spectacular sea views from many vantages. Indoor and outdoor pools are both fairly small, and there's no proper lunch or dinner service, though the breakfast buffet is plentiful and the bar serves snacks. Rooms are mostly modern, if plain and unmemorable, with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning. Fifteen meeting rooms make this a popular choice with business travelers and those seeking event space. For a slightly swankier option within walking distance of the Old Town, rates at the TRYP Palma Bellver Hotel are comparable.
The 168-room Catalonia Majorica Hotel is a mid-range property built into the hillside overlooking Palma's port. While its location on the outskirts of the city means that most of the attractions are a drive away, the setting affords some spectacular sea views from many vantages. Indoor and outdoor pools are both fairly small, and there's no proper lunch or dinner service, though the breakfast buffet is plentiful and the bar serves snacks. Rooms are mostly modern, if plain and unmemorable, with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning. Fifteen meeting rooms make this a popular choice with business travelers and those seeking event space. For a slightly swankier option within walking distance of the Old Town, rates at the TRYP Palma Bellver Hotel are comparable.
It's difficult not to be seduced by the charms of the 44-room Hotel Feliz. This upper-mid-range boutique offers a stylish balance of funky modern edginess and carefree sun and sea. The attention to detail throughout the property is laudable -- from the endless curios to the zigzagging staircase that leads to the rooftop sauna. Rooms are a good size and packed with personality -- some with small, sunny Astroturf terraces offering views of the bay below. For something with an equally boutique feel that's in a more historically impressive setting, the Santa Clara Urban Hotel and Spa is also worth looking into.
It's difficult not to be seduced by the charms of the 44-room Hotel Feliz. This upper-mid-range boutique offers a stylish balance of funky modern edginess and carefree sun and sea. The attention to detail throughout the property is laudable -- from the endless curios to the zigzagging staircase that leads to the rooftop sauna. Rooms are a good size and packed with personality -- some with small, sunny Astroturf terraces offering views of the bay below. For something with an equally boutique feel that's in a more historically impressive setting, the Santa Clara Urban Hotel and Spa is also worth looking into.
The 60-room Hesperia Ciutat Mallorca offers little to set it apart from its competitors. Aesthetically, the property has seen better days, barring its meeting rooms, restaurant, and fitness center, which feel fresher than the rest of the hotel. Rooms are acceptable for a mid-range hotel and have spacious bathrooms, large windows, and balconies overlooking nicely landscaped gardens. A 15-minute walk from the bay, the hotel is also conveniently located near a large shopping center, but its views disappoint. For a similarly classed property with a pool and magnificent views of the bay, the nearby Catalonia Majorica Hotel is worth considering.
The 60-room Hesperia Ciutat Mallorca offers little to set it apart from its competitors. Aesthetically, the property has seen better days, barring its meeting rooms, restaurant, and fitness center, which feel fresher than the rest of the hotel. Rooms are acceptable for a mid-range hotel and have spacious bathrooms, large windows, and balconies overlooking nicely landscaped gardens. A 15-minute walk from the bay, the hotel is also conveniently located near a large shopping center, but its views disappoint. For a similarly classed property with a pool and magnificent views of the bay, the nearby Catalonia Majorica Hotel is worth considering.
The upscale 26-room Posada Terra Santa is a chic and charming boutique hotel in central Palma. Housed in a beautiful mansion home that dates back to 1576, the property blends history and Old World charm with modern comforts and contemporary style. Rooms are filled with natural light and tastefully decorated with soft colors and elegant furnishings. Though the hotel is surrounded by tapas bars, shops, and cafes, and is within walking distance of many major attractions, it's hard to resist staying in and indulging at the hotel's spa and rooftop pool or trying some tasty tapas at its restaurant. For a hotel with similar character, it's worth considering the nearby Can Cera Hotel which offers cheaper rates.
The upscale 26-room Posada Terra Santa is a chic and charming boutique hotel in central Palma. Housed in a beautiful mansion home that dates back to 1576, the property blends history and Old World charm with modern comforts and contemporary style. Rooms are filled with natural light and tastefully decorated with soft colors and elegant furnishings. Though the hotel is surrounded by tapas bars, shops, and cafes, and is within walking distance of many major attractions, it's hard to resist staying in and indulging at the hotel's spa and rooftop pool or trying some tasty tapas at its restaurant. For a hotel with similar character, it's worth considering the nearby Can Cera Hotel which offers cheaper rates.
The 78-room Almudania Hotel is a upper-middle-range property located in central Palma. Rooms are clean, modern, and tastefully decorated -- definitely the highlight. The location is great for city lovers who enjoy being able to take in plenty of sights and shopping on foot, and the views from the top-floor Solarium and Sky Lounge are splendid. However, it lacks a spa and fitness center. For a more upscale, equally central property with a spa, the Santa Clara Urban Hotel is worth considering.
The 78-room Almudania Hotel is a upper-middle-range property located in central Palma. Rooms are clean, modern, and tastefully decorated -- definitely the highlight. The location is great for city lovers who enjoy being able to take in plenty of sights and shopping on foot, and the views from the top-floor Solarium and Sky Lounge are splendid. However, it lacks a spa and fitness center. For a more upscale, equally central property with a spa, the Santa Clara Urban Hotel is worth considering.
The Hotel Colon Palma is a 36-room value hotel in the center of Palma. Though far from luxurious, it's a clean, unassuming place within walking distance of Palma's main transport hub, which makes it a convenient base from which to explore the city and other parts of the island. Some rooms are tiny, though they are all cheerfully decorated with small flat-screen TVs and plenty of natural light. The Superior Rooms come with whirlpool tubs and small private sun terraces. For more spacious rooms and a nicer dining area, the nearby Hotel Abelux is also worth looking into.
The Hotel Colon Palma is a 36-room value hotel in the center of Palma. Though far from luxurious, it's a clean, unassuming place within walking distance of Palma's main transport hub, which makes it a convenient base from which to explore the city and other parts of the island. Some rooms are tiny, though they are all cheerfully decorated with small flat-screen TVs and plenty of natural light. The Superior Rooms come with whirlpool tubs and small private sun terraces. For more spacious rooms and a nicer dining area, the nearby Hotel Abelux is also worth looking into.