Convent de la Missió

Convent de la Missió is a design hotel in a former 17th-century convent at Carrer de la Missió 7A in the Santa Eulàlia part of Palma's old town, Mallorca, Spain. Palma Cathedral is roughly 0.7 km away in a straight line, and the Plaça Major, the Passeig des Born and the Santa Catalina market district are all within a short walk. The old convent architecture of stone and arches has been combined with contemporary design, giving the hotel a calm, minimalist feel. The ground floor houses the Michelin-starred restaurant of chef Marc Fosh, which is the hotel's best-known dining feature and a draw for visitors who want a serious tasting meal without leaving the building. Rooms are offered as double rooms, superior rooms and suites, and the hotel falls in the luxury category with rates of about €200 to €500 per night. The reception can be reached on +34 971 72 01 14. The service character is that of a small boutique hotel, with a quiet atmosphere and an adult clientele, rather than a family resort. Palma's old town is compact and largely pedestrian, so most of the main sights can be reached on foot within ten to fifteen minutes: the Gothic cathedral La Seu, the Almudaina Palace, the Passeig des Born, the Plaça Major and the tapas bars of Santa Catalina and Sant Miquel. Cars are restricted in much of the historic centre, and many streets are narrow, cobbled and uneven. Palma airport (PMI) lies roughly 8 km east of the centre and is linked by the A1 bus and by taxi, while the main bus and train station at Plaça d'Espanya is a short walk or taxi ride away. The Balearic climate means summers are hot and busy, with spring and autumn offering milder temperatures and easier sightseeing; air conditioning is therefore a practical feature in July and August. Reservations at the restaurant are advisable, especially in summer, and breakfast arrangements should be confirmed with the hotel at the time of booking. In the evening the surrounding streets offer a wide mix of bars and restaurants. Winter visits are quiet and rates are usually lower; the peak is from Easter to October.