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Stay near the Passeig d'es Born or the Plaça Major to be in the thick of the city's shop-
ping and dining scene. Sea view? Head to the Passeig Marítim or Es Portitxol.
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Old Palma
Hotel Santa Clara
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
€€
( 971 72 92 31;
www.santaclarahotel.es
;
Carrer de Sant Alonso 16, Palma de Mallorca; d €104-225,
ste €168-360; )
Boutique meets antique in this historic mansion, converted with
respect, where subdued greys, steely silvers and cream blend harmoniously with the
warm stone walls, ample spaces and high ceilings of the original structure. There's an in-
timate spa in which to unwind. Palma is reduced to postcard format from the decked roof
terrace, ideal for a sunbathe or a sundowner.
Palma Suites
APARTMENT
€€
( 971 72 79 00;
www.palma-suites.com
; Plaça Mercadal 8, Palma de Mallorca; ste €137-250;
)
This stylish newcomer twins hotel luxury with home-style independence. Play-
ful artworks and splashes of bold colour lend character to sizeable, slickly designed
apartments, with smart TVs and well-equipped kitchens with Nespresso machines. The
triplex suites have bags of room for families. For surround views of Palma's skyline, step
up to the roof terrace. There's a minimum three-night stay.
Hotel Dalt Murada
HISTORIC HOTEL
€€
( 971 42 53 00;
www.daltmurada.com
; Carrer de l'Almudaina 6A, Palma de Mallorca; s €105, d
€99-170, ste €199, breakfast €7.50; )
Gathered around a medieval courtyard, this care-
fully restored old town house, dating from 1500, has 14 rooms with antique furnishings
(including chandeliers and canopied beds) and art belonging to the family who run the
place. That said, mattresses are too springy for some tastes and street-facing rooms can
be noisy. The 21st-century penthouse suite has incomparable cathedral views.
Can Cera
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
€€€
( 971 71 50 12;
http://cancerahotel.com
;
Carrer del Convent de Sant Francesc 8, Palma de Mal-
lorca; r €165-495; )
Welcome to one of Palma's most romantic boutique boltholes,
entered via an inner courtyard, where cobbles have been worn smooth over 700 years
and a wrought-iron staircase sweeps up to guest rooms that manage the delicate act of
combining history with modern design flourishes. The decor is stylish but never over-
blown, with high ceilings, period furnishings and richly detailed throws.
