L'Avenida

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Soller, Mallorca

Ultra-stylish, retro-chic mansion in the old town of Soller

Reviewed by Aidan Forestier-Walker and Lisa Steer

L'Avenida, Spain: Mallorca, Overview

L'AVENIDA - REVIEW

There's no doubt that the opening of L'Avenida has dramatically upped the hip quota of Soller, the picturesque town on Mallorca's northwest coast. Surrounded by spectacular mountains, with cute cafés and funky boutiques on your doorstep and a sandy beach a tram ride away, the setting is stunning. But what makes this hotel really stand out is the visionary design and personal approach of owners Tania and Paul Slijper, who have added their own glamorous-chic styling to this Modernist mansion with great success.

Etched glass doorways and an art nouveau reception desk sit next to contemporary-print wallpapers and urbane-chic Kartell lamps. A sweeping marble staircase leads to 8 elegantly modern bedrooms which feature original frescoes on high ceilings. Most have decadent chandeliers, Parisian fabrics, Bonnaccina chairs, luxurious Philippe Starck bathrooms and perfectly framed views of the Tramuntana peaks. To top it off, there's a courtyard pool with sail-covered gazebo, and mod-Med dining served al fresco in summer.

HIGHS

An intriguing blend of early 20th and 21st century style and comfort
Great location - 3 minute walk from Soller's pretty main square, 10-minute tram ride to its scenic port and beach
Picturesque views of mountains from most bedrooms
Courtyard garden swimming pool with shady gazebo and all-day bar for sybaritic lounging
Hip in-house restaurant - open for lunch every day
You won't get ripped off on your phone calls: their SKYPE system will keep calls abroad inexpensive

LOWS

They don't serve dinner at the restaurant but there is a BBQ every Wednesday
No private parking at the hotel but there's a public car park across the street
Being in the town centre, the garden is surrounded by other buildings
To ensure a peaceful ambiance, no children under 14 years are accepted (unless the hotel is taken over exclusively)
No lift, but there is a ground floor bedroom for those with limited mobility
Minimum two-night stay from 1 May to 30 September (but you'd kick yourself if you booked for less)

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Name	L'Avenida	Location	Soller, North West
Type	Boutique Hotel: 8 rooms	Country	Spain: Mallorca
Price Guide	Dbl: €225-345, BB	Open	01 February - 1 November


DISTANCES	Airport: 25km	Nearest Shops: 0.1km	Nearest restaurant: 0.1km	Beach: 3km