Palau Sa Font

Contemporary design hides behind traditional exteriors in the heart of Palma's lively historic quarter

Palau Sa Font is located at the end of a narrow street in Palma's medieval quarter known as "La Lonja". Intricate wooden balconies almost bridge across the narrow alleyways strewn with washing lines and filled with vibrant chatter from the local bars. Several years ago La Lonja had a reputation for drugs and prostitution. Now it is the fashionable cultural area noted for its excellent nightlife.

Open since 2000, Palau Sa Font was the city's first designer boutique hotel. On entering the hotel you leave behind the bustle and excitement of the city and arrive to a cool and calming interior. Beautifully designed with bright bold colours, hand crafted modern furniture and intriguing modern art, Palau Sa Font offers a relaxing haven in the heart of Palma. Its bar is open all day and the rooftop terrace has panoramic views of the city and a refreshing plunge pool.

Highs

• Excellent location: right in the heart of the old city, close to cultural sights and the hub of Palma’s nightlife (it's 3 minutes' walking from La Lonja, 5 minutes from the marina and 15 minutes from the cathedral)
• Hip designer touches, but not uber-trendy
• Rooftop views of the cathedral and harbour
• Delicious breakfast and very helpful and friendly service: just what's needed after a big night out!

Lows

• Smallish rooms and designer towels made to cover designer bodies
• Breakfast is the only meal served but there is a wealth of restaurants within a few minutes' walk of the hotel
• There is no parking at the hotel itself however you can drive to the door to drop off luggage. There are two public car parks both 5 minutes walk from the hotel