Where to stay in Palma de Mallorca: Sant Jaume Boutique Hotel

Sant Jaume Boutique Hotel: The Review…

Think five star urban style, and you’ll get the idea. Located in the old quarter of the city, this boutique hotel was designed for the modern traveller in mind. A trendy oasis in Palma de Mallorca.

Mallorca Reflections Rating: Very Good*KEY INFO:

36 rooms including 7 suites

Restored 19th century mansion in the city’s old quarter

Just 300 metres from the best shopping area around Paseo del Borne

9 km from the airport, €15-20 in a taxi

Dine in the new Fabiola Gastronomic Garden

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

PRIME LOCATION

Boutique Hotel Sant Jaume is located in the Carrer de Sant Jaume, one of Palma’s oldest streets, between two of the city’s most historic buildings: the fifteenth century Church of Sant Jaume and Santa Magdalena Convent.

The hotel is situated in a grand mansion dating from the eighteenth century next to the Plaça de Santa Magdalena square.

Many of Palma’s historic landmarks are within easy reach by foot, the Arab Baths (1.0km), Palma’s stunning Gothic Le Seu Cathedral and the Royal Palace of La Almudaina (0.8km).

Tip: If you fancy a swim, head over to trendy Portixol (3.0km), 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 18th century house has been classically updated by the architect Cristina Martí Crespi into a sleek, urban space with a towering atrium dominated by the blue-and-white art installation by leading Spanish artist, Robert Ferrer i Martonell.

The interior decoration of the foyer and bar area are further enhanced by the combination of low curvy sofas, geometric designer lighting, stone floors and warm coloured textiles.

More contemporary art works by the likes of Robert Ferrer and Jose Luis Cremades can be found in the hotel’s communal spaces.

Fun Tip: See how many pineapples you can count? From ceramic to brass they are in abundance!

ROOMS & SUITES 

The thirty six rooms include the fifty square metre Sant Jaume Suite on the fourth floor, six Junior Suites, three with their own terraces and twenty nine standard and premium rooms.

All rooms and suites feature the natural tones that feel so at home within this historic building. Premium rooms and suites are spacious, comfortable and feature extremely comfortable king-sized beds with Egyptian cotton sheets and towels, robes, slippers, air-conditioning, Smart TV’s, Wi-Fi, hair dryers, hair straighteners, a flat iron, safe, and mini bar.

The understated, spacious and modern bathrooms include rainfall showers, Korres amenities, make-up mirrors and comfy stools.

The Sant Jaume Suite on the fourth floor offers panoramic views and makes a seriously opulent statement with interior and exterior lounge areas, dressing room, spacious bathroom with shower, plus an independent bathtub and jacuzzi on it’s thirty square metre terrace.

Illy espresso machines are to be found in the six Junior Suites, kettles are available on request and iPads are available to guests. Each evening, all rooms and suites receive a tidy-up and turn-down service.

Tip: Spoil yourself or significant other! Choose the amazing fifty square metre Sant Jaume Suite!

FABIOLA GASTRONOMIC GARDEN

The Fabiola Gastronomic Garden is all about sharing and a more casual approach to dining in elegant surroundings with a wild garden theme. Plates are meant to be shared, socialising is to be enjoyed and bespoke cocktails tasted, all accompanied by original music.

The menu is comprehensive and it’s really difficult to choose from the selection of twenty nine dishes. A combination of local and Mediterranean cuisine including flatbreads, pasta and rice dishes as well as main fish and meat courses. There is also a quality selection of tapas, salads and desserts.

The bar adjacent to the foyer serves cocktails and drinks from 12:30 until 23:00 in a relaxed atmosphere at street level.

Tip: Taste the “Suckling pig Peking Style”, a great take on the classic Chinese shredded duck and plum sauce, served on a wooden platter and featuring flatbreads, two salads and two dipping sauces: the first, Mango Chutney, and the second Soya and Chive.

Breakfast is served every day in the ground floor Fabiola Gastronomic Garden. There are three options: The Sant Jaume breakfast, the Express breakfast or just a detox juice.

The Sant Jaume Breakfast includes Eggs “À la carte”, featuring amongst others, Eggs Benedict and Eggs Florentine. There is also plentiful selection of fruits and yoghurts, Iberian cold cuts and cheeses, a variety of breads, rolls and pastries, fruit juices, coffee, tea, and cava!

 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: Taste the ‘Eggs Florentine’: ‘Florentine’ eggs with spinach, salmon and Mornay sauce!

Sant Jaume Sun Deck, Gym and Wellness Zone

On the rooftop there is the sun deck with loungers, plunge pool and shower area. A drinks and massage service is also available as well as great views of the city’s old quarter and over to the Cathedral.

 The subterranean wellness zone features a Finnish sauna, heated pool, contrast shower and a relaxation area. Treatment and massage rooms as well as private yoga and Pilates classes are also available for guests.

Tip: The concierge team is on hand to help guests discover Mallorca. From beach club reservations and wine tastings, to deep-sea fishing and more.

Sant Jaume Boutique Hotel  is a great place to stay in the old quarter of Palma de Mallorca, surrounded by history and close to everything you really need.

The General Manager Lorenzo Riera Segui and his team are excellent hosts and extremely helpful.

We have absolutely no problem in recommending this well located and trendy hotel, just remember the plunge pool is not that big!

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