Minimalist monastic sanctuary
Sandstone arches and glowing white minimalist interiors create a sequestered calm, enlivened by contemporary sculptures displayed throughout historic courtyards.
Where it shines
Remarkable
Whitewashed minimalist interiors framed by exposed pine beams and rotating contemporary sculptures.
Remarkable
A seventeenth-century missionary convent with sandstone arches, vaulted crypts, and a restored chapel.
Notable
A subterranean stone crypt spa with Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, and heated waterbeds.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
interiors are white, and seem to glow as lit from a window that must be just around the corner.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked down a quiet Old Town lane, the hotel sits a short walk from Plaça Major, bustling market stalls, and Palma Cathedral.
The rooms
Airy white bedrooms feature exposed timber beams and waxed oak parquet, while select luxury suites open onto private terraces with outdoor whirlpools.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
An open-air plunge pool looks out across Old Town rooftops, and a heated relaxation pool sits beneath the stone crypt.
The spa
The subterranean crypt spa houses a Finnish sauna and Turkish bath beneath historic stone vaulting.
Marc Fosh Restaurant
Chef Marc Fosh serves Michelin-starred Mediterranean tasting menus in dining rooms that open onto a courtyard with a water wall.
No place better embodies Mallorca’s transformation from sixties-package-tour horror into one of Europe’s most delicious holiday destinations than this whitewashed 14-room former convent, dating from the seventeenth century.
At the table
The ArtBar mixes cocktails in the convent's former refectory alongside rotating contemporary sculptures and paintings.
How it began
Built in the seventeenth century to train Catholic missionaries, the property preserves its sandstone architecture, cloistered courtyards, and restored historic chapel.
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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.