Bohemian neo-colonial revival
Sunlight pours across the Passeig de Vara de Rey into a playful, pastel lounge where guests mingle over pre-dinner aperitifs.
“Bohemian style meets classic codes in designer Dorothée Meilichzon’s interior, in a nod to the roots of the neo-colonial building originally built in 1933.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Dorothée Meilichzon interiors mix shell-embossed plaster walls, Diego Faivre playdough stools, and brass celestial motifs.
Remarkable
Ibiza’s first purpose-built hotel from 1933 occupies a protected neo-colonial townhouse and official cultural heritage landmark.
Listed
An open-air rooftop cocktail lounge and sidewalk terrace bar overlook the Passeig de Vara de Rey promenade.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
This hotel’s 1933 façade hints at the elegance of what’s inside, though it does little to prepare you for the crisp, contemporary interiors.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set on the tree-lined Vara de Rey promenade, the hotel sits moments from the port and the medieval ramps of Dalt Vila.
The rooms
Calming lunar palettes meet arched headboards and zellige-tiled minibars, with lava stone vanities and rain showers in the bathrooms.
Dogs stay too.
Rooftop Cocktail Bar
Open-air tables look out toward the illuminated walls of Dalt Vila, serving craft cocktails alongside fresh raw-bar dishes.
Like a grown-up’s pastel-hued dollhouse—a wiggle here, a squiggle there. Chunky chairs, ikat wallpaper, and not a straight line to be seen, plus patterns, fringes...
Restaurant
Café Montesol
The ground-floor gastrobar serves Balearic tapas and Spanish wines, with tables spilling onto the tree-lined pedestrian promenade.
How it began
Originally opened in 1933 as Ibiza's first purpose-built hotel, the property famously hosted Orson Welles, Pink Floyd, and royal visitors.
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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.