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A terrace with broad views across old Palma, an ornate library, a spa for exclusive use
(just say when) and a proper concierge service all add to Can Cera's unique appeal.
Boutique Hotel Calatrava
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
€€€
( 971 72 81 10;
www.boutiquehotelcalatrava.com
; Plaça de Llorenç Villallonga 8, Palma de Mal-
lorca; r €180-495; )
This new boutique stunner sits right on the old city walls,
with dazzling sea views. The rooms combine 19th-century features with minimalist
streamlining, rich fabrics and contemporary art, plus welcome touches like smart TVs
and minibars with free water. The sun deck will make you want to linger over breakfast,
with eggs to order and fresh-pressed juice.
In tune with the discreet vibe, the downstairs spa can be booked for individual use,
which means you get the whirlpool, sauna and relaxation area all to yourself. The ser-
vice, too, sets this hotel apart - nothing is too much trouble.
Hotel Palacio Ca Sa Galesa
HISTORIC HOTEL
€€€
( 971 71 54 00;
www.palaciocasagalesa.com
;
Carrer del Miramar 8, Palma de Mallorca; s
€199-300, d €219-349, ste €299-488; )
Rooms in this enchanting 16th-century
mansion are arranged around a cool patio garden. A genteel air wafts through the elegant
bedrooms, each named after a famous composer and furnished with antiques, artwork
and silk throws. Swim below the vaults in the Roman-style subterranean spa or peer
across to the cathedral from a cabana bed on the roof terrace.
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Plaça Major & Around
Misión de San Miguel
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
€€
( 971 21 48 48;
www.urhotels.com
;
Carrer de Can Maçanet 1, Palma de Mallorca; r €75-163, ste
€115-203; )
This 32-room boutique hotel is an astounding deal with stylish de-
signer rooms; it does the little things well with firm mattresses and rain showers, al-
though some rooms open onto public areas and can be a tad noisy. Its restaurant, Misa
Braseria, is part of the Fosh group. Service is friendly and professional.
Hotel Born
HISTORIC HOTEL
€€
( 971 71 29 42;
www.hotelborn.com
;
Carrer de Sant Jaume 3, Palma de Mallorca; s incl breakfast
€66, d incl breakfast €91-126.50; )
Stepping into this 16th-century Ca'n Maroto
manor house wings you back in time. From the palatial reception area, take the spiral
staircase to a red-carpeted hallway where carved wooden doors creak open to reveal