Hotel Cort, Palma

Hotel Cort occupies a prime position on Plaça de Cort — the central civic square of Palma, Mallorca, overlooked by the town hall and just 200 metres from the city's Gothic cathedral. The building is a faithfully restored 17th-century Mallorcan merchant townhouse, and the 17 rooms and suites are spread across multiple floors of this historic structure, with interiors that carefully balance preserved period elements — original stone arches, vaulted ceilings, and exposed timber — against a deliberate contemporary design aesthetic. Each room is individually configured, with the grandest suites occupying corner positions with windows overlooking the square below. The rooftop bar and terrace is one of Palma's most fashionable evening destinations, offering a 360-degree panorama over the old city rooftops, the cathedral, and the bay beyond. The terrace hosts a cocktail programme with a strong focus on Mallorcan spirits and local gin, and serves light bites throughout the service hours. A ground-floor restaurant operates for breakfast and dinner, with a menu drawing on seasonal Mallorcan produce. The hotel's location is unmatched for pedestrian access to the old quarter: the Cathedral, Palau de l'Almudaina, Parc de la Mar, the Arab Baths, and the Plaça Major are all within a 10-minute walk. The Santa Catalina market neighbourhood and the modern restaurant district around Passeig Mallorca are both reachable in under 20 minutes on foot. Given the 17-room capacity, service at Hotel Cort is characteristically personal, and the small concierge team has detailed knowledge of Palma's independent restaurant scene.