El Llorenç Parc de la Mar
Mallorca · Spain
Reviews
Character and identity
Set in La Calatrava, Palma's medieval old quarter near the historic hammams and within sight of La Seu Cathedral, this 33-room boutique hotel filters its location through a sharply contemporary design lens. Swedish designer Magnus Ehrland works 27 variations of the Arabic star tile through the building, mixing local Santanyi stone columns and Versailles parquet with palm-print carpets, peacock chairs and feathered headdresses. An 11th-century Moorish oven, unearthed during construction, anchors the sense of place. Dining splits between Tannur for hearty Mallorcan cooking and DINS, chef Santi Taura's fine-dining deconstruction of island dishes. Service runs informal.
Who's it for
Best for:
Design-literate couples who want a small, characterful base in Palma's old town with serious food on site and a rooftop that delivers genuine drama. The infinity pool, the longest in the city, with Balinese sunbeds, aquamarine parasols and cathedral-height views, is the centrepiece. Hammam fans and city explorers will be happy.
Should look elsewhere:
Travellers wanting a beach holiday, expansive resort facilities or a polished, formal service register should skip it. Standard rooms are snug, so anyone prioritising space at this price point will want to size up or look at a larger property.
Bottom line
The draw here is the rooftop and the design storytelling, a contemporary reinterpretation of Moorish Palma that genuinely earns its setting, paired with Santi Taura's cooking at DINS. Couples and design-minded city-breakers should book it; pay up for a larger category given how compact the entry-level rooms are, and aim for shoulder months when the rooftop is usable but Palma is calmer.
Location
What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Front desk
- Full service laundry
- Kid-friendly
- Pool
- Outdoor pool
- Hot tub
