Can Bordoy, Palma, Mallorca

Close to the La Lonja district with its cobbled streets, there are lots of bars, restaurants, boutiques and galleries nearby. Key sights, such as the historic palace of La Almudaina and La Seu, Palma's cathedral, are a short walk too. The Mercat de l'Olivar, an indoor food market, is nearby, while the nearest beach is under half a mile from the hotel. A restaurant to make a beeline for is Aramata, overseen by Uber-creative Michelin-starred chef Andreau Genestra.

By plane: there are direct flights from London (2 hours 25 mins), Manchester (2 hours 40 mins) and Edinburgh (3 hours). The hotel is a 20-minute drive from Palma de Mallorca airport. Paid parking available nearby for €59 per day. Book flights to Mallorca.

The hotel successfully blends old and new, with retained and refurbished original features combined with modern décor, swish furniture, gothic pillars, baroque mirrors, creative use of lighting and numerous other weapons in the interior design armoury. The effect? A Mediterranean or English country house feel.

The hotel has a lovely bar and restaurant, Botanic, alongside the large terraced garden. There's a spa, a roof terrace with panoramic views of the city and a pool. Guest rooms feature a bespoke cocktail cabinet and tablet loaded with a list of local recommendations, as well as other treats.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Adults only
• Swimming pool
• Roof terrace
• Spa
• Paid parking
• Free Wi-Fi

The rooms and suites are large, including one with a private terrace and some with balconies overlooking the garden or the lane at the entrance to the hotel. Some rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, others have frescoed or wooden beam ceilings or cornicing, and there are examples of retro furniture, complimentary concierge tablets and mirrored televisions.

Room types: Traveler Suite, Junior Suite, Deluxe Suite, Premium Suite, Sky Suite, Grand Suite

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, pillow menu, TV, free Wi-Fi

Botanic Restaurant and Bar serves high-quality organic, gluten-free dishes low in sugars, using locally sourced, seasonal products. You can dine in the bar area, on the pretty garden terrace, in the wood-panelled library or in the Jumanji room, with a ceiling overrun with faux creepers and ferns.

Botanic: Varied menu. Health-oriented dishes including tacos with octopus. Open Daily. Mains from €12.