Pros

  • Luxurious boutique with beautifully renovated interiors with original art
  • Prime central location overlooking Passeig de Born
  • Walking distance from most Palma tourist attractions
  • Spacious guest rooms with comfy beds and pillow menu
  • Impressive in-room tech includes Bluetooth docks and smart TVs
  • Haute-cuisine fusion restaurant with alfresco terraces
  • Rooftop pool with whirlpool section and cityscape views
  • Free and speedy Wi-Fi throughout
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Cons

  • No real spa or fitness facilities
  • Street-facing rooms prone to noise
  • Advertised free minibars only include water
  • Breakfast not included
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Bottom Line

The Can Alomar is a luxury boutique hotel with a prime city-center position overlooking Palma's grand Passeig de Born. Practically within eyeshot of the cathedral and surrounded by restaurants, bars, and designer outlets, the location could hardly be better for those looking to explore the city. The 16 guest rooms and suites are particularly spacious, equipped with super comfy beds and impressive tech, though some are prone to street noise. Highlights include a high-end restaurant and buzzy bar with alfresco terraces, as well as a lovely rooftop pool; those expecting proper spa or fitness facilities however will be disappointed. For a similar stay nearer Palma's beach and with a whirlpool tub and sauna (though no pool), check out sister property Hotel Calatrava.

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Boutique Hotel Can Alomar

Scene

Chic, understated luxury hotel with neo-Gothic accents in 19th-century mansion

Sandwiched between two designer boutique window displays, the tall entrance to the Can Alomar manages to be both grand and discreet. Stepping inside, the intimate reception area oozes understated class with original carved-stone walls and exposed beams combined with shimmering backlit paneling, mirrored check-in desk, and cherry-red retro seating. Built on the site of a 15th-century palace, this 19th-century mansion has retained plenty of neo-Gothic and Renaissance accents in its elegant arches and checkered-tile flooring. 

The hotel opened in 2014 as the third Palma hotel of a Majorcan husband and wife team (the other two being Can Cera and Calatrava), who excel at instilling elegant old buildings with contemporary, chic furnishings. As well as the owners hand-picked art collection, six-month rotating art exhibitions also bring an upmarket gallery feel to the hotel's immaculate public spaces. Outdoor spaces also impress, featuring the popular third-floor bar patio and a gorgeous rooftop space with a lookout tower for panoramic views over the city. Clientele to this undeniably luxury-level boutique property tend toward well-heeled couples on city breaks, though the hotel does also cater to families with kids in the form of some interconnected rooms.

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Location

Exclusive position on Passeig de Born, minutes' walk from Palma Cathedral

Positioned where one of Palma's most upscale lanes meets the wide leafy promenade of Passeig de Born, the hotel boasts one of the city's most exclusive addresses. The surrounding streets are lined with luxury boutiques, contemporary art galleries, tapas bars, and tourist restaurants, while Born features high-street shopping and alfresco cafes. Most of the city's tourist attractions are within easy walking distance, with the Gothic cathedral just a few minutes' away on foot, Es Baluard contemporary art gallery five minutes, and the seafront promenade 10 minutes. There's a taxi rank as well as underground parking nearby. The start of Palma's sandy beach is a five-minute drive, while Palma de Mallorca Airport is 10 to 15 minutes by road.

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Rooms

Spacious and stylish rooms with comfy beds and modern tech

The hotel has just 16 guest rooms, which include six Junior Suites and three Suites. While no two rooms are identical, they are all styled in a tastefully understated blend of muted earth tones, with hardwood flooring and smart, contemporary furniture; potted plants and shelves lined with books add a homey quality. Even the smaller rooms are spacious by the city's standards, and either overlook a quiet inner courtyard, a pedestrianized lane, or the tree-lined boulevard, some from Juliet balconies; a degree of street noise in some rooms is inevitable. 

In-room tech is top-notch, with Bose Bluetooth docks, 46-inch smart TVs, and free speedy Wi-Fi (fast enough for video streaming). Free minibars are advertised but these just contain water (restocked daily) and there's no coffee- and tea-making facilities in standard rooms; Suites are equipped with Illy coffee machines and free tea service. Bathrooms are roomy and finished in cool-gray slate, equipped with separate tubs and showers (with rainfall and handheld nozzles), high-end brand toiletries, and full-size hairdryers; fluffy robes and slippers also come as standard. As well as an impressive choice of pillows, guests point to beds being particularly comfortable.

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Features

High-end fusion restaurant, alfresco terraces, and rooftop pool

Breakfast is a choice of a refined buffet (with the likes of Spanish omelet and Iberian sausage), or a la carte options with cooked-to-order eggs plus a choice of bacon, beans, and sausages or smoked salmon. It's not included as standard, however. The De Tokio a Lima restaurant opens out to two spacious alfresco terraces where guests can order from an excellent (though expensive) menu of Majorcan, Japanese, and Peruvian fusion cooking. By night, the space becomes a popular nightspot for drinks. The hotel's small pool can be found on the roof terrace, and includes a whirlpool section and poolside loungers. While there aren't any real spa facilities to speak of, indoor and outdoor massage booths offer a wide selection of body treatments with locally grown organic products. Lack of a fitness room also feels like an oversight for a hotel of this level. Guests, however, do have at their disposal a luxury speed boat (with a captain) for up to seven guests to explore the island by sea.

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Things You Should Know About Boutique Hotel Can Alomar

Also Known As

  • Luxury Boutique Hotel Can Alomar

Address

Calle Sant Feliu 1, Palma de Mallorca 07012, Spain

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Boutique Hotel Can Alomar

Scene

Chic, understated luxury hotel with neo-Gothic accents in 19th-century mansion

Sandwiched between two designer boutique window displays, the tall entrance to the Can Alomar manages to be both grand and discreet. Stepping inside, the intimate reception area oozes understated class with original carved-stone walls and exposed beams combined with shimmering backlit paneling, mirrored check-in desk, and cherry-red retro seating. Built on the site of a 15th-century palace, this 19th-century mansion has retained plenty of neo-Gothic and Renaissance accents in its elegant arches and checkered-tile flooring. 

The hotel opened in 2014 as the third Palma hotel of a Majorcan husband and wife team (the other two being Can Cera and Calatrava), who excel at instilling elegant old buildings with contemporary, chic furnishings. As well as the owners hand-picked art collection, six-month rotating art exhibitions also bring an upmarket gallery feel to the hotel's immaculate public spaces. Outdoor spaces also impress, featuring the popular third-floor bar patio and a gorgeous rooftop space with a lookout tower for panoramic views over the city. Clientele to this undeniably luxury-level boutique property tend toward well-heeled couples on city breaks, though the hotel does also cater to families with kids in the form of some interconnected rooms.

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Location

Exclusive position on Passeig de Born, minutes' walk from Palma Cathedral

Positioned where one of Palma's most upscale lanes meets the wide leafy promenade of Passeig de Born, the hotel boasts one of the city's most exclusive addresses. The surrounding streets are lined with luxury boutiques, contemporary art galleries, tapas bars, and tourist restaurants, while Born features high-street shopping and alfresco cafes. Most of the city's tourist attractions are within easy walking distance, with the Gothic cathedral just a few minutes' away on foot, Es Baluard contemporary art gallery five minutes, and the seafront promenade 10 minutes. There's a taxi rank as well as underground parking nearby. The start of Palma's sandy beach is a five-minute drive, while Palma de Mallorca Airport is 10 to 15 minutes by road.

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Rooms

Spacious and stylish rooms with comfy beds and modern tech

The hotel has just 16 guest rooms, which include six Junior Suites and three Suites. While no two rooms are identical, they are all styled in a tastefully understated blend of muted earth tones, with hardwood flooring and smart, contemporary furniture; potted plants and shelves lined with books add a homey quality. Even the smaller rooms are spacious by the city's standards, and either overlook a quiet inner courtyard, a pedestrianized lane, or the tree-lined boulevard, some from Juliet balconies; a degree of street noise in some rooms is inevitable. 

In-room tech is top-notch, with Bose Bluetooth docks, 46-inch smart TVs, and free speedy Wi-Fi (fast enough for video streaming). Free minibars are advertised but these just contain water (restocked daily) and there's no coffee- and tea-making facilities in standard rooms; Suites are equipped with Illy coffee machines and free tea service. Bathrooms are roomy and finished in cool-gray slate, equipped with separate tubs and showers (with rainfall and handheld nozzles), high-end brand toiletries, and full-size hairdryers; fluffy robes and slippers also come as standard. As well as an impressive choice of pillows, guests point to beds being particularly comfortable.

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Features

High-end fusion restaurant, alfresco terraces, and rooftop pool

Breakfast is a choice of a refined buffet (with the likes of Spanish omelet and Iberian sausage), or a la carte options with cooked-to-order eggs plus a choice of bacon, beans, and sausages or smoked salmon. It's not included as standard, however. The De Tokio a Lima restaurant opens out to two spacious alfresco terraces where guests can order from an excellent (though expensive) menu of Majorcan, Japanese, and Peruvian fusion cooking. By night, the space becomes a popular nightspot for drinks. The hotel's small pool can be found on the roof terrace, and includes a whirlpool section and poolside loungers. While there aren't any real spa facilities to speak of, indoor and outdoor massage booths offer a wide selection of body treatments with locally grown organic products. Lack of a fitness room also feels like an oversight for a hotel of this level. Guests, however, do have at their disposal a luxury speed boat (with a captain) for up to seven guests to explore the island by sea.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Spa

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