Where to stay in Palma de Mallorca: Boutique Hotel Can Alomar

Boutique Hotel Can Alomar : The review…

Think five star urban retreat, and you’ll get the idea. Located in one of the most iconic parts of the city, this hotel was designed with the city break traveller in mind. A quiet and calm oasis right in the centre of Palma de Mallorca.

Mallorca Reflections Rating: Excellent*

KEY INFO

16 rooms including 7 suites

Restored 19th century majestic mansion

Prime city centre location

Just 400 metres from Palma’s Gothic Cathedral

Great terraces overlooking one of Palma’s most emblematic streets

11 km from the airport, about €20 in a taxi

Free Wi-Fi throughout + Smart TV’s in all bedrooms and suites

PRIME LOCATION

Boutique Hotel Can Alomar is located in Palma’s most fashionable area, just a few steps off the Paseo del Borne in Carrer de Sant Feliu. This street is home to many of Palma’s leading galleries, a fabulous lifestyle concept store and much more.

From street level the low key entrance leads pass the foyer and reception area to the lift and one of the buildings original, curvaceous tiled staircases. The hotel continues on the second floor where the restaurant, bar and lounge areas lead out on to two stylish terraces overlooking the Paseo del Borne.

On the third floor there is a massage and beauty treatment room whilst on the top floor there is a solarium terrace and relaxation area, plunge pool and an observation tower from which there are wonderful panoramic views over the rooftops to the Cathedral and the Bay of Palma beyond.

Many of Palma’s historic landmarks are within easy reach by foot, the Arab Baths (750 m), Palma’s stunning Gothic Le Seu Cathedral (400 m) and the Royal Palace of La Almudaina (350 m).

Tip: Fancy a swim? Take a 3k stroll around the bay to trendy Portixol, meaning ”port and sun” in the local Mallorquin dialect, with it’s small, curved sandy beach, a good selection of eateries and a relaxed, beachy vibe. Here you will find some great fish and seafood restaurants, and excellent tapas places.

ART, DECORATION & DESIGN

This former 19th century manor house was built on the site of a 15th century gothic palace and has been completely renovated whilst maintaining much of the style and elegance of the original building. A project undertaken by the businessman Miguel Conde Moragues and his architect wife Cristina Martí Crespí.

The interior decoration throughout combines natural materials, subdued lighting and contemporary art, transforming the common areas of the hotel into a calm and cool refuge in summer and a relaxed and cosy environment in winter.

ROOMS & SUITES 

The sixteen rooms and suites are exclusively designed, spacious, bright and comfortable with contemporary furnishings. The seven individually decorated Deluxe rooms have king sized beds and are extremely spacious at 33 to 38 square metres with king sized beds and either a shower or separate shower and bath.

The six Junior Suites feature large and extremely comfortable beds. Their modern design and exclusive décor, make these rooms the ideal place to stay. The luxury bathrooms in theses suites features a separate shower and bath. These rooms average between 40 to 45 square metres and are equipped with Illy coffee machines and kettles.

The three Can Alomar Suites are enormous at between 48 to 53 square metres with their own living rooms and spacious luxury bathrooms.

All rooms and suites feature: King sized beds, Smart TV’s, Bose Sound mini-link Bluetooth systems, individual heating and air-conditioning, safes suitable for laptops, bathrobes, and slippers. The bathrooms feature rainfall showers, hair dryers, hair straighteners, magnifying mirrors and bathroom amenities by Korres.

All rooms and suites receive a turn-down & tidy-up service each evening too!

Tip: Spoil yourself or significant other! Choose one of the delightful bright and spacious Can Alomar Suites with their living rooms and luxury bathrooms. 

DE TOKIO E LIMA RESTAURANT

The De Tokyo e Lima restaurant’s position and two terraces overlooking the Paseo del Borne are unique.

The restaurant offers a fusion of Japanese, Peruvian and Mediterranean cuisine in an exclusive and elegant setting enhanced with constantly changing exhibitions of contemporary art. There is the possibility to eat inside or alfresco on the delightful terraces that offer exclusive views over the ever changing world below.

Here you can enjoy a sensory experience where an exquisite fusion of flavours are mixed with colourful ingredients. Current dishes include these mouthwatering starters: “Crunchy Mediterranean squid with rocoto hot pepper and coriander dressing”, “Royal crab with green papaya, seaweed and citrus vinaigrette” and “Shrimp fritters with orange dressing, rocoto and lime”. And to follow: “Beef sirloin tataki with sautéed potatoes, wild asparagus, red onion and orange tartar sauce”, “Rack of lamb with endive salad and crunchy peanuts” and “Grilled Scallops with seasonal vegetables and ají amarillo sauce”. Last but not least, from the sweet menu: “Sóller lemon sorbet tart topped with meringue”.

Tip: Taste the “Beef sirloin tataki with sautéed potatoes, wild asparagus, red onion and orange tartar sauce”!

The restaurant is open from from 13:00 until 15:30 in the afternoons and from 19:30 to 22:30 in the evenings.

Special mention must go to Angeles, De Tokio e Lima’s restaurant manager, and her team who offered a highly professional service at each meal we enjoyed, mixing attentiveness to our needs with knowledgeable recommendations whilst at the same time interacting unobtrusively with us.

From 08:00 to 11:00 in the mornings breakfast is served in the restaurant or out on the terrace. There are three options: The Can Alomar breakfast, the Express breakfast or just a detox juice.

The Can Alomar Breakfast includes Eggs “À la carte”, featuring amongst others, Eggs Benedict and Eggs Can Alomar with pak choi and quinoa. A plentiful selections of fruits and yoghurts, Iberian cold cuts and cheeses, a variety of breads, rolls and pastries, fruit juices, coffee, tea, and cava!

Tip: Taste the “Eggs Can Alomar”.

The express breakfast is orange juice, coffee or tea and toast or a pastry. The detox juice is a fresh green juice of the day.

Tip: At Christmas time Palma de Mallorca is a special place to be and the exclusive views of the festive illuminations from the hotel’s restaurant and terraces are simply stunning.

Can Alomar Solarium, Beauty & Health 

On the rooftop is a small viewing tower with panoramic views of the city and beyond for enjoying massages and beauty treatments. There is space to relax and enjoy a variety of treatments designed for revitalisation, based on age-old therapies and philosophies using modern techniques and top-quality organic products.

Boutique Hotel Can Alomar is a great place to stay right in the centre of Palma de Mallorca. Here you can enjoy alfresco cocktails and dining with a view to match, surrounded by history and close to everything you really need.

The General Manager Amina Kammah and her team are excellent hosts and extremely helpful.

We have absolutely no problem in recommending this absolute gem of a hotel.

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