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Palma, Spain

The 5 best boutique and luxury hotels in Palma, Spain

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Palma’s most stylish and personal hotel stays

Ask a dozen people about their favourite hotel, and you’ll likely get a dozen different responses. A favourite hotel is as much of a personal preference as your favourite movie, book or singer. The Mediterranean hotel scene is renowned for its luxurious and distinctive boutique hotels, each with its own unique story to tell. From charming family-run villas to five-star grand dames, these hotels offer an intimate and personal experience, regardless of size. With their striking architecture, bespoke interiors and impeccable service, these hotels are the epitome of style and luxury.

Overview: Palma’s top 5 hotels

01 Sant Francesc Hotel Singular

02 Hotel Can Cera

03 Concepció by Nobis

04 Hotel Cappuccino

05 El Llorenç Parc de la Mar

Sant Francesc Hotel Singular

The five-star boutique hotel Sant Francesc Hotel Singular offers a relaxing and pleasant ambience. The hotel has an extensive bespoke international art collection and large windows, arched doors, and a wealth of natural materials. Enjoy the tranquil, paved courtyard, the cocktail bar and lounge and the splendid roof terrace with a pool and solarium affording magnificent views. The hotel’s gastronomic restaurant, Quadrat, offers refreshingly creative and contemporary Mediterranean cuisine under the direction of acclaimed executive chef, Alfonso Lillo, while the chic and cosy bar offers a welcome sanctuary from the sun.

Sant Francesc Hotel Singular
Plaça de Sant Francesc
Palma
Mallorca
Spain

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Photography courtesy of Sant Francesc Hotel Singular

Hotel Can Cera

In the heart of Palma’s Gothic Quarter lies the magnificent Hotel Can Cera, a five-star hotel in a renovated 17th-century palace. Stepping through the ancient cobbled patio, visitors are greeted with grand stone arches, contemporary art pieces and natural lighting. With comfortable and elegantly furnished salons, guests can enjoy the library’s vermilion-covered books or the rooftop terrace with beautiful city views. The hotel also features a spa with a sauna, hammam and hot tub for private bookings. The restaurant offers cold tapas platters of high-quality local cheeses, jamón serrano, bread and speciality canned fish.

Hotel Can Cera
Carrer de Sant Francesc, 8
Palma
Mallorca
Spain

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Photography courtesy of Hotel Can Cera

Concepció by Nobis

Located in Palma’s historic quarter, Concepció by Nobis seamlessly blends contemporary Scandi-inspired design with heritage features. The hotel’s building, a former soap factory from the 16th century, has been reimagined by the renowned Swedish architectural studio Wingårdh, infusing the property with a distinctive Scandinavian character. Guests can unwind on the tranquil private rooftop terrace, complete with a small pool and outdoor dining area. The Xalest restaurant, situated on the ground floor, serves up Mediterranean-inspired cuisine under a vaulted stone roof, creating a lively and welcoming bistro atmosphere.

Concepció by Nobis
C/ de la Concepció, 34
Palma
Mallorca
Spain

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Photography courtesy of Pernilla Danielsson and Concepció by Nobis

Hotel Cappuccino

Hotel Cappuccino, designed by Jacques Grange, is the epitome of nostalgic luxury in Palma de Mallorca. The hotel boasts of an elegant Mediterranean city break with a touch of magic to its vibrant city scene. Situated in the heart of old town Palma, the hotel offers stunning views of the historic town hall opposite the bay of Palma from its rooftop plunge pool. The hotel has 32 guest rooms, each with a unique identity, ranging from Roman Rooms to suites. Indulge in Asian cuisine at Tahini Sushi Bar & Restaurant, and gourmet coffee, cocktails and light snacks at the Cappuccino Grand Café. Don’t miss the wellness spa, which features a classic Moroccan hammam, gym and personal trainer services.

Hotel Cappuccino
Plaça de Cort
Palma
Mallorca
Spain

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Photography courtesy of Hotel Cappuccino

El Llorenç Parc de la Mar

Located on a quiet promenade facing the sea, El Llorenç Parc de la Mar offers understated elegance and ingenious design. The Swedish designer Magnus Ehrland has woven the Arabic star motif into wooden doors, textiles, ceramics and glass to create a modern edifice that nods to the city’s Moorish heritage. The hotel boasts a magnificent spa and roof terrace with an infinity pool, and its restaurant is overseen by local Michelin-starred chef Santi Taura, serving exquisite Mediterranean cuisine. The intimate space includes an open kitchen and an 11th-century Arabic oven, offering a unique dining experience.