Es Príncep

Es Príncep is a five-star hotel at Carrer Bala Roja 1 in the old town of Palma, Mallorca, Spain, in the area known as Bala Roja close to the Born district. Palma Cathedral is about 0.6 km away in a straight line, and the Passeig des Born, the Plaça Major and the harbour are all within walking distance. The hotel occupies a historic building and combines period features with contemporary decor, and it is best known for the Michelin-starred restaurant Zaranda located inside the hotel, which draws diners from across the island. Rooms are offered as double rooms, superior rooms and suites, and rates run from roughly €220 to €550 per night, placing it in the luxury category. The official website is esprincep.com, where guests can check current room types and offers. 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. The service character is that of a polished boutique-luxury hotel, suited to couples and food-focused travellers more than families with small children. Booking the restaurant and a room together is common practice for visitors planning a special occasion, and the restaurant typically requires reservations well in advance. The surrounding streets contain boutiques, galleries and tapas bars that remain lively into the evening in summer, while winter is calmer with lower prices. Guests arriving by car should ask the hotel where to park, as old-town access is restricted and public car parks are the usual solution.