One of eight vibes
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
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Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Grand Hotel Son Net
Lorenzo Castillo layered the seventeenth-century manor in antique portraits and bespoke Spanish tapestries. 40-meter heated indoor sea salt pool with sea-green mosaic tiling, and a 30-meter outdoor freshwater pool on a valley-view terrace lined with private cabanas.
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Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Casa Palerm
Lime mortar plaster, local marés stone, and widescreen framed countryside vistas. Outdoor swimming pool located below the north terrace podium overlooking the countryside
Concepció by Nobis
Restored sixteenth-century vaulted sandstone arches meet custom green Huguet ceramic tiles and Scandinavian mid-century furnishings. Heated outdoor courtyard pool with sun loungers.
El Llorenç Parc de la Mar
Magnus Ehrland layers twenty-seven geometric star tile variations against Santanyí stone pillars. 12-metre rooftop infinity pool with built-in shallow loungers, and a 14-metre subterranean heated indoor thermal pool.
Es Racó d'Artà
Whitewashed stone walls and blonde-wood furnishings shaped by architect Toni Esteva. Outdoor saltwater infinity pool sanitized via ionization, heated indoor pool with valley views, specialized Watsu aquatic dome pool, and private plunge pools in select casitas
Finca Serena Mallorca
Wabi-sabi minimalism softens restored stone outbuildings with neutral linens and raw timber. 250-square-metre Único Spa with heated indoor pool; main outdoor swimming pool overlooking the countryside; private infinity pool at Villa Serena
Finca Sonrisa
Rough-hewn stone walls, seamless microcement floors, and a custom walnut bar paired with dark Emperador marble. 16.4-metre heated outdoor infinity pool overlooking the valley and the Serra de Tramuntana
Gran Hotel Margalida
Lime-rendered walls, sunny mimosa-yellow accents, mid-century curves, and woven Yucatán light fixtures frame panoramic sea views. Outdoor panoramic infinity pool and an indoor wellness pool
Hotel Convent de la Missió
Whitewashed minimalist interiors framed by exposed pine beams and rotating contemporary sculptures. Subterranean heated indoor relaxation plunge pool with waterbeds, plus an open-air rooftop plunge pool.
Hotel L'Avenida
Art Nouveau architecture by Joan Rubió meets dark oak parquet and black chandeliers. Outdoor blue-tiled swimming pool surrounded by black decking, sun loungers, and a shaded gazebo in a walled courtyard garden.
Hotel Son Xotano Mallorca
Restored marès sandstone arches meet powder-blue window shutters and local ikat textiles. Large outdoor swimming pool set among vineyards and olive groves, alongside private plunge pools in select suites.
Nobis Hotel Palma
Nordic minimalism meets twelfth-century Moorish stone arches and custom Balearic ceramics. Subterranean heated indoor pool with hydrotherapy jets; courtyard fountain repurposed into a saltwater dipping pool.
Palma Riad
Azulejo courtyard pool reflecting dripping candles beneath antique coffered ceilings. Central courtyard plunge pool with fountain in the covered ground floor atrium.
Pleta de Mar
Antoni Esteva pavilions built from dry stone and glass among coastal pines. Two outdoor saltwater infinity pools, one heated outdoor pool, and private suite plunge pools
Posada Terra Santa
Gothic masonry meets raw timber, custom terracotta plasterwork, and cobalt ikat textiles framing twenty-six intimate guest rooms. Indoor heated relaxation pool in the vaulted stone foundation; open-air rooftop plunge pool.
Sant Francesc Hotel Singular
Contemporary Spanish art and designer furnishings set against minimalist French oak floors. 30 m² unheated outdoor lap pool on the 200 m² rooftop terrace, outdoor jetted whirlpool tub on La Torre Studio private roof deck
Son Brull Hotel & Spa
Polished concrete and gold-leaf ceilings contrast with preserved monastic stone walls and walkways. Main outdoor infinity-edge pool; indoor-outdoor hydrotherapy circuit pool with massage jets; private heated 5x2m lap pools at Villa Suites
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They did this well. You’ll notice.
Aethos Mallorca
Local stonework and reclaimed Mallorcan tiles shape the mid-century coastal interiors. Outdoor heated cliffside infinity pool and indoor heated pool with bubble massage beds and a swan-neck waterfall fixture.
Antigua Palma
Restrained contemporary interiors set against exposed sandstone arches and original timber beams. Indoor heated vitality plunge pool with hydrotherapy massage jets, and an outdoor rooftop plunge pool
Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel Es Trenc
Floral façade murals, custom bamboo furniture, and bold vintage colors transform three 1960s coastal buildings. 23-meter outdoor freshwater pool surrounded by sun loungers and daybeds
Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel Port de Sóller
Bohemian-chic interiors by Dreimeta pair natural wicker, patterned textiles, and an Olaf Hajek lobby mural. Pentagonal outdoor heated pool with Bisazza mosaics and artwork by Sandra Renzi
Can Aulí Hotel
Rustic-minimalist interiors set with rough-textured ceramics by Jaume Roig beneath vaulted stone. Outdoor courtyard swimming pool
Can Simoneta Hotel
Restored by Antoni Esteva with beamed wooden ceilings and sandstone-clad bathrooms. Two outdoor swimming pools with solarium sun terraces, plus dedicated private pool at Grand Suite Neptuno
Es Príncep
Modern architecture by Francesc Pizà and Sebastià Duch integrates excavated medieval tannery ruins with Mallorcan stone. 18-meter subterranean indoor swimming pool in Cocó Spa and heated outdoor plunge cocktail pool on the Almaq rooftop terrace.
Hotel Ca'n Verdera
Three restored stone townhouses hold exposed timber beams and collected Mallorcan paintings. Outdoor freshwater swimming pool set within terraced Mediterranean gardens overlooking the mountains.
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.
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.
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.