Aristocratic hilltop bastion
Stone archways and antique masterworks meet panoramic terraces overlooking pine groves and the distant Bay of Palma.
“Fast-forward to a recent $27 million top-to-bottom renovation that has produced lovely landscaping and 164 rooms done finca style in shades of caramel, curry, and butter…”
Where it shines
Remarkable
A thirteenth-century feudal manor featuring a grand staircase crowned with a stained-glass dome.
Notable
Aristocratic drawing-room salons, private sea-facing terraces, and evening turndown high above the bay.
Notable
A 1961 jet-set landmark hosting dignitaries and royalty across generations of Balearic hospitality.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Luxury and classical style go hand in hand in this historic seigneurial property.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched in the residential hills of Son Vida, the property borders four championship golf courses northwest of central Palma.
The rooms
Polished terracotta plaster, dark timber joinery, and traditional woven patterns open onto private terraces framing the sea or gardens.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The main swimming pool sits amid subtropical gardens. Inside, a heated pool and whirlpool look out across pine groves.
The spa
Treatment rooms look out over forested hills, and massages use products from Mallorcan skincare line Demarés.
The gym
The fitness room is equipped with cardio machines and a tiered dumbbell rack for daily workouts.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Es Castell
Floor-to-ceiling windows and a shaded terrace overlook the Bay of Palma, with weekly live Spanish guitar in the evenings.
At the table
Bar Armas serves cocktails on a sea-facing terrace, and Es Ví pours from a cellar of four hundred wines.
How it began
Originally a thirteenth-century feudal manor fortress, the estate debuted in 1961 as the island's first grand luxury retreat.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.