The boutique Puro Hotel is a hip and stylishly urbane 51-room property with a beach-club vibe, all contained within an 18th-century mansion and private annex. Its upscale La Lonja location -- with charming narrow streets and designer shopping -- is certainly one of the more bustling areas of the city, and most Old Town attractions are a short walk away. A combination of high-tech features and extensive minibars impresses in striking bohemian guest rooms, though they lack coffee- and tea-making facilities and some overlook an inner courtyard. Free breakfast comes with chilled cava, while in the evening the fusion restaurant transforms into a popular and buzzing cocktail bar. Travelers may want to compare rates at Hotel Tres -- another stylish boutique property with a rooftop pool, though without the party vibe.
The boutique Puro Hotel is a hip and stylishly urbane 51-room property with a beach-club vibe, all contained within an 18th-century mansion and private annex. Its upscale La Lonja location -- with charming narrow streets and designer shopping -- is certainly one of the more bustling areas of the city, and most Old Town attractions are a short walk away. A combination of high-tech features and extensive minibars impresses in striking bohemian guest rooms, though they lack coffee- and tea-making facilities and some overlook an inner courtyard. Free breakfast comes with chilled cava, while in the evening the fusion restaurant transforms into a popular and buzzing cocktail bar. Travelers may want to compare rates at Hotel Tres -- another stylish boutique property with a rooftop pool, though without the party vibe.
Opened in July 2006, this 52-room boutique property is a gem for art lovers with a soft spot for classic elegance -- although it nonetheless feels a bit dated, and certainly doesn't live up to a four-star ranking. The lobby is decorated with small cultural artifacts, such as model boats and more immediately noticeable statues and ornate marble flourishes. Rooms follow suit and are stately enough and spacious, but offer limited views of the water. As a relatively new property, the Continental's wellness center and meeting rooms are both in good shape, though a higher caliber of fitness machines with the addition of a pool would help it achieve a higher ranking. For an equally central location with more complete spa offerings and an equally (if not more) atmospheric -- and definitely more modern -- urban design, the nearby HM Jaime III is also worth considering.
Opened in July 2006, this 52-room boutique property is a gem for art lovers with a soft spot for classic elegance -- although it nonetheless feels a bit dated, and certainly doesn't live up to a four-star ranking. The lobby is decorated with small cultural artifacts, such as model boats and more immediately noticeable statues and ornate marble flourishes. Rooms follow suit and are stately enough and spacious, but offer limited views of the water. As a relatively new property, the Continental's wellness center and meeting rooms are both in good shape, though a higher caliber of fitness machines with the addition of a pool would help it achieve a higher ranking. For an equally central location with more complete spa offerings and an equally (if not more) atmospheric -- and definitely more modern -- urban design, the nearby HM Jaime III is also worth considering.
The Hotel Saratoga is a four-pearl, jazz-themed property in the center of Palma with 187 rooms. Indications of the owners' love affair with jazz music are abundant throughout the hotel, which is home to Blue Jazz Club, one of Palma's premier venues for live jazz. Rooms are contemporary and clean, with stylish bathrooms. Interior-facing rooms are preferable, as noise from outside can travel up. Balcony views vary in their appeal; rooms looking out on the pool, the Bay of Palma, and the Seu Cathedral are certainly the most desirable. The rooftop pool is a winner, with a fantastic semi-panoramic view of Palma, though lounge chairs are limited. Popular with the business crowd, its lobby feels slightly formulaic and lacks the classic elegance of its neighbor, the Hotel Continental, which is also worth considering.
The Hotel Saratoga is a four-pearl, jazz-themed property in the center of Palma with 187 rooms. Indications of the owners' love affair with jazz music are abundant throughout the hotel, which is home to Blue Jazz Club, one of Palma's premier venues for live jazz. Rooms are contemporary and clean, with stylish bathrooms. Interior-facing rooms are preferable, as noise from outside can travel up. Balcony views vary in their appeal; rooms looking out on the pool, the Bay of Palma, and the Seu Cathedral are certainly the most desirable. The rooftop pool is a winner, with a fantastic semi-panoramic view of Palma, though lounge chairs are limited. Popular with the business crowd, its lobby feels slightly formulaic and lacks the classic elegance of its neighbor, the Hotel Continental, which is also worth considering.