Hotel Convent de la Missió
Palma, Spain
Palma Old Town
Vibe
Sandstone arches and glowing white minimalist interiors create a sequestered calm, enlivened by contemporary sculptures throughout the historic courtyards.
“Minimalist monastic sanctuary”
Glowing white minimalist interiors framed by exposed timber beams, waxed oak parquet, and curated contemporary sculptures.
A seventeenth-century missionary convent with sandstone arches, vaulted crypts, and a restored chapel in Palma Old Town.
A subterranean spa set in seventeenth-century stone crypt vaults, complete with sauna, Turkish bath, and waterbeds.
On a quiet Old Town lane, a short walk from Plaça Major and Palma Cathedral.
“the public spaces, as it turns out, are rather extensive, and one is truly remarkable: the spa and Turkish bath beneath the convent, in a former crypt.”
Rooms
Airy white bedrooms feature exposed timber beams and waxed oak parquet, while top suites open onto private terraces with whirlpool tubs.
“Natural-linen-covered beanbag chairs in front of a wood-burning fireplace, waxed oak-parquet floors, pine beams, and off-white tufted area rugs echo the simplicity of the fincas.”
Wellness
Set beneath stone crypt vaults, the subterranean spa houses a sauna, Turkish bath, heated relaxation plunge pool, and soothing waterbeds.
Backstory
Built in the seventeenth century to train Catholic missionaries, the convent retains its original sandstone arches, cloistered silence, and restored chapel.
Eat & drink
Michelin-starred Marc Fosh serves refined Mediterranean dishes beside an indoor waterfall, while The ArtBar pours local wines among rotating modern art.
The neighborhood
Hidden down a quiet Old Town side street, the hotel sits a short walk from Las Ramblas, Plaça Major, and Palma Cathedral.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.