Hacienda Na Xamena
Ibiza
Merging classic Ibizan white-washed aesthetics, a coastal location and views of the Mediterranean Sea from a cliff-side position in Port de Sant Miguel, Hacienda Na Xamena presents the idyllic reality of a Balearic getaway. With interiors designed by Alvar Lipszyc and Play | Offside, the Ibiza-style country estate is home to 77 rooms and suites, each styled with a mixture of rustic and contemporary furnishings, light and breezy palettes and paintings by both local and international artists. Elsewhere two restaurants – including the Mediterranean-flavoured Edén Restaurant by Fran López – offer simple, organic cuisine, while three freshwater swimming pools present ample opportunity for both post- and pre-prandial recreation.
Na Xamena s/n, T +34 971 33 4500, www.haciendanaxamena-ibiza.com, rates from: €370
Hacienda Na Xamena
Ibiza
Merging classic Ibizan white-washed aesthetics, a coastal location and views of the Mediterranean Sea from a cliff-side position in Port de Sant Miguel, Hacienda Na Xamena presents the idyllic reality of a Balearic getaway. With interiors designed by Alvar Lipszyc and Play | Offside, the Ibiza-style country estate is home to 77 rooms and suites, each styled with a mixture of rustic and contemporary furnishings, light and breezy palettes and paintings by both local and international artists. Elsewhere two restaurants – including the Mediterranean-flavoured Edén Restaurant by Fran López – offer simple, organic cuisine, while three freshwater swimming pools present ample opportunity for both post- and pre-prandial recreation.
Na Xamena s/n, T +34 971 33 4500, www.haciendanaxamena-ibiza.com, rates from: €370
ME Hotel
Ibiza
Rooftop pools are the norm in this corner of Spain, but that in no way minimises the impact of ME Hotel’s spectacular infinity number, which stretches into uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean Sea beyond. Located near the Santa Eulalia marina and a short walk from S’Argamassa Beach the hotel is a sophisticated blend of Ibiza’s renowned boho charm, luxury accommodation and a touch of international glamour, thanks to the well-travelled crowd the hotel attracts. Guestrooms epitomise this elegant amalgamation with a serene medley of pale tones, clean lines and floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the sea or neighbouring Nikki Beach. A similar calming vibe can be enjoyed at the Codage Paris Spa on the hotel’s terrace, offering a litany of restorative treatments against the backdrop of the sea. It’s all undone at the hotel’s food and drink outlets, led by Radio Rootop Bar, which sees Michelin-starred chef Ángel León craft a series of avant-garde sea-influenced dishes this summer.
Urbanización S’Argamassa 153, T 34 971 330 051, www.melia.com, rates from: €350
ME Hotel
Ibiza
Rooftop pools are the norm in this corner of Spain, but that in no way minimises the impact of ME Hotel’s spectacular infinity number, which stretches into uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean Sea beyond. Located near the Santa Eulalia marina and a short walk from S’Argamassa Beach the hotel is a sophisticated blend of Ibiza’s renowned boho charm, luxury accommodation and a touch of international glamour, thanks to the well-travelled crowd the hotel attracts. Guestrooms epitomise this elegant amalgamation with a serene medley of pale tones, clean lines and floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the sea or neighbouring Nikki Beach. A similar calming vibe can be enjoyed at the Codage Paris Spa on the hotel’s terrace, offering a litany of restorative treatments against the backdrop of the sea. It’s all undone at the hotel’s food and drink outlets, led by Radio Rootop Bar, which sees Michelin-starred chef Ángel León craft a series of avant-garde sea-influenced dishes this summer.
Urbanización S’Argamassa 153, T 34 971 330 051, www.melia.com, rates from: €350
Nakar Hotel
Palma de Mallorca
A 1950s building has been coaxed back to its former glory, thanks to local Palma hotelier Toni Ramis and architect Magi Marqués, who together have transformed the Pension Nacar building on one of the city’s liveliest streets into the 57-room Nakar Hotel. Along with designer Marga Rotger’s touches – contemporary accents of pale oak, stone, black lacquered iron, glass and copper – a rationalist design aesthetic pervades. The result is a harmonious marriage of neutral colours, soothing lighting and simple planes, which together create the calm atmosphere that is Nakar’s signature. This commitment to relaxation is punctuated by the presence of a subterranean spa, where bamboo details, a shadowy palette and a heated pool, steam bath and sauna, offer holistic rejuvenation. Elsewhere, a 9th floor rooftop sundeck and infinity pool offer views and beats; a more subdued mood can be found at CUIT Bar and Restaurant, which serves local cuisine from chef Miquel Calent.
Avenida Jaime III 21, T +34 971 720 223, www.nakarhotel.com, rates from: €105
Nakar Hotel
Palma de Mallorca
A 1950s building has been coaxed back to its former glory, thanks to local Palma hotelier Toni Ramis and architect Magi Marqués, who together have transformed the Pension Nacar building on one of the city’s liveliest streets into the 57-room Nakar Hotel. Along with designer Marga Rotger’s touches – contemporary accents of pale oak, stone, black lacquered iron, glass and copper – a rationalist design aesthetic pervades. The result is a harmonious marriage of neutral colours, soothing lighting and simple planes, which together create the calm atmosphere that is Nakar’s signature. This commitment to relaxation is punctuated by the presence of a subterranean spa, where bamboo details, a shadowy palette and a heated pool, steam bath and sauna, offer holistic rejuvenation. Elsewhere, a 9th floor rooftop sundeck and infinity pool offer views and beats; a more subdued mood can be found at CUIT Bar and Restaurant, which serves local cuisine from chef Miquel Calent.
Avenida Jaime III 21, T +34 971 720 223, www.nakarhotel.com, rates from: €105
Hotel Cort
Palma de Mallorca
The centre of Palma’s Old Town sets the stage for Hotel Cort, a wholly modern and serene bolthole of 16 rooms designed by Lázaro Rosa-Violán. Located in a building that was formerly a bank, the hotel is also host to a slew of original features, such as detailed stone mouldings, sandstone balconies and fireplaces. Bathrooms dressed in tones of blue and ultramarine nod to the locale’s proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, while a harmonious mix of textures that range from wood and leather, to linen and marble lend a homely feel to the property. Lined with a mixture of patterned floor tiles and giant hanging chandeliers, a sprawling ground floor terrace serves an all day Mediterranean menu alongside a raw bar, while a sun terrace carves a neat and serene retreat in this increasingly bustling city.
Plaça De Cort 11, T +34 971 213 300, www.hotelcort.com, rates from: €168
Hotel Cort
Palma de Mallorca
The centre of Palma’s Old Town sets the stage for Hotel Cort, a wholly modern and serene bolthole of 16 rooms designed by Lázaro Rosa-Violán. Located in a building that was formerly a bank, the hotel is also host to a slew of original features, such as detailed stone mouldings, sandstone balconies and fireplaces. Bathrooms dressed in tones of blue and ultramarine nod to the locale’s proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, while a harmonious mix of textures that range from wood and leather, to linen and marble lend a homely feel to the property. Lined with a mixture of patterned floor tiles and giant hanging chandeliers, a sprawling ground floor terrace serves an all day Mediterranean menu alongside a raw bar, while a sun terrace carves a neat and serene retreat in this increasingly bustling city.
Plaça De Cort 11, T +34 971 213 300, www.hotelcort.com, rates from: €168
Hotel Sant Fracesc
Palma de Mallorca
Combining an historic 1880 manor house, a prime location on Plaza San Francicso, and contemporary design, Hotel Sant Fracesc serves as a stylish base camp from which to experience Palma. Originally built as the residence of the Alomar family – a wealthy clan who owned a number of Caribbean plantations – the 42-room hotel is carved from a thoroughly renovated neoclassical structure where original details such as frescoes, beams and coffered ceilings abound. Working closely with the building’s current owners, the Soldevila Ferrer family, architect Tolo Cursach, interior decorator Maria Jose Cabré and landscape designer Ana Esteve have successfully merged features such as a Baroque façade with present-day designs from Antonio Citterio, Jaime Hayon and Paola Navone. The Quadrat restaurant, led by chef Simon Petutschnig, serves Med-inspired dishes, while a rooftop pool and terrace is ideally placed for soaking up the sun with cooling cocktails and breathtaking views of the Mallorcan capital.
Plaza Sant Francesc 5, T +34 971 495 131, www.hotelsantfrancesc.com, rates from: €285
Hotel Sant Fracesc
Palma de Mallorca
Combining an historic 1880 manor house, a prime location on Plaza San Francicso, and contemporary design, Hotel Sant Fracesc serves as a stylish base camp from which to experience Palma. Originally built as the residence of the Alomar family – a wealthy clan who owned a number of Caribbean plantations – the 42-room hotel is carved from a thoroughly renovated neoclassical structure where original details such as frescoes, beams and coffered ceilings abound. Working closely with the building’s current owners, the Soldevila Ferrer family, architect Tolo Cursach, interior decorator Maria Jose Cabré and landscape designer Ana Esteve have successfully merged features such as a Baroque façade with present-day designs from Antonio Citterio, Jaime Hayon and Paola Navone. The Quadrat restaurant, led by chef Simon Petutschnig, serves Med-inspired dishes, while a rooftop pool and terrace is ideally placed for soaking up the sun with cooling cocktails and breathtaking views of the Mallorcan capital.
Plaza Sant Francesc 5, T +34 971 495 131, www.hotelsantfrancesc.com, rates from: €285
