Palau Sa Font

Rooms

The 19 guest rooms are simply furnished. Contrasting with the hotel's traditional exterior, they are modern and clean-cut, offering comfort with easy style. Each has cool pistachio-green walls with cream calico curtains and blinds, crisp white duvets and wrought-iron bed heads. Bathrooms have good showers and huge green stone sinks moulded from a single slab.

Referred to as S, M, L and XL, rooms are priced according to size; we recommend the L and XL rooms (the S rooms are only for single occupany and the M ones a bit cramped). The better rooms overlook the plunge pool and patio; those at the front of the hotel overlooking the narrow lane can be darker. Both can be a bit noisy so bring ear plugs if you're a light sleeper. The best room is the XL with Terrace which has its own terrace overlooking the rooftops. All have satellite TV and a minibar (hidden away in specially designed fabric cabinets), hairdryer and air-conditioning. Individual safety boxes are available at reception.

The interiors and furnishings were designed by Hans J. Pahl, whose attention to detail and unique style won it a place in several 'design hotel' books back in the day. However, it hasn't really moved with the times and when we revisited recently, it looked a little dated. Still clean and functional, but the wrought ironwork used for bedside tables, lamps and drinks cabinet all seemed a bit yesteryear. Bathrooms also felt tired and spartan, with a lack of bathrobes or toiletries. It is still very pleasant, just not hip these days.

Features include:

• Air conditioning
• Central heating
• Cots Available
• Extra beds
• Hairdryer
• Minibar/fridge
• Phone
• Plunge pool
• Satellite TV
• Terrace
• Toiletries
• WiFi

Eating

A very good breakfast is served in the downstairs bar: an appetising spread of yoghurt, cereals, fresh pastries, homemade quince puree, jams and honey, plus freshly squeezed orange juice. There's a good selection of salamis and cheeses, too.

For other meals, there's no shortage of places to eat nearby; you are surrounded by some of Palma's best tapas bars and restaurants (check out Gaudix around the corner, or Duke in the fashionable Santa Catalina neighbourhood). For further suggestions ask reception.

Open all day, the hotel bar is a nice place to hang out, with interesting modern paintings, funky furniture and a good selection of drinks.

Features include:

• Bar
• Breakfast
• Minibar/fridge
• Restaurants nearby
• Vegetarian menu

Activities

• Palma has a wealth of historical and cultural places to see and many are close by, including the city’s magnificent cathedral, La Seu
  
• Next door to the cathedral, Palau de l'Almudaina was once a Moorish palace and later remodelled in Gothic style in the 13th/14th centuries by the Kings of Mallorca
  
• Stroll around Palma's harbour - home to some of the world's most expensive yachts
  
• Shop in the city's excellent boutiques, all within walking distance
  
• Enjoy a cold beer in one of the outside cafes in La Lonja
  
• Visit an art gallery - the Fundacio de Caixa or Juan Miro's old house are recommended, as is the nearby Museu d'es Baluard
  

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Historical sites
• Museums / galleries
• Nightlife
• Private guided tours
• Shopping / markets

Kids

Children are welcome and babies stay for free (cots can be provided). Don't expect any facilities, though - this is more of a hip hotel for 20 and 30 somethings.

Best for:

Babies (0-1 years)

Family friendly accommodation:

An extra bed is possible in the XL with Terrace rooms and 2 of the L rooms - 1 extra bed max in each at an additional cost. There is the possibility of reduced rates for children in their own room - please enquire for details.

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection