Mallorca, SpainLa Lonja
Puro Grand Hotel
Restored Moorish palace
La Lonja Mallorca, Spain
Opened
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LuxeOutside the door
The house
PURO HotelsRestored Moorish palace
The 15th-century residence keeps its palatial proportions, centering guest life on an open stone courtyard that turns social after dark.
“This 51-room all-white hotel in Palma de Mallorca’s Old Town cops a Goa-inspired hippie-chic attitude, with Indian wood carvings and piles of vivid textured pillows.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Lázaro Rosa-Violán paired soaring historic stone arches with hand-carved Balinese timber doors.
Notable
A restored 15th-century palace revealing original stone arches and 12th-century Arabic ceiling inscriptions.
Listed
The subterranean SeaSkin Life spa features dry saunas, steam baths, and botanical rituals.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
the delightful blend of modern international Zen and wide-ranging ethnic influences within this 14th-century Gothic palace.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
La Lonja's tangle of Gothic alleys surrounds the entrance, packed with tapas bars and steps from the historic trade exchange.
The rooms
The Essence Suite has five-meter ceilings with original painted timber beams, and its bathroom holds a freestanding soaking tub.
The spa
Holistic massages and facials draw on botanical oils and marine extracts, set beside an indoor hydrotherapy bath.
Beatnik Grand Restaurant & Bar
Turquoise tables sit under glass orb chandeliers, with a menu of Mediterranean, Asian, and Latin sharing plates.
At the table
The polished brass bar counter sits beneath historic sandstone arches, serving evening drinks beside potted palms.
How it began
Archaeologists monitoring the 2022 restoration uncovered Islamic-era red ochre wall decorations and royal crests matching those in Palma Cathedral.
Mallorca
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.