Glòria de Sant Jaume

Glòria de Sant Jaume is a boutique hotel housed in the historic manor Can Comassema on Carrer de Sant Jaume 18, in the Born and Sant Jaume area of Palma, Mallorca, Spain. Palma Cathedral is about 0.7 km away in a straight line, and the Passeig des Born, the Plaça de Cort and the seafront Paseo Marítimo are all within a short walk. The manor is a traditional Mallorcan townhouse of the old town, with stone arches and a courtyard typical of aristocratic residences, restored for hotel use. The hotel is listed under the Cabau Hotels group, and its page is cabauhotels.com/hotel-gloria-de-sant-jaume. Rooms are offered as double rooms, superior rooms and suites, and rates run about €130 to €320 per night. The service character is that of a small design-minded boutique hotel suited to couples and independent travellers, with an emphasis on atmosphere and location rather than large-scale facilities. 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 Sant Jaume street area is known for its quiet lanes, antique shops and restaurants, and is a little calmer than the busier streets around the cathedral. Guests should confirm breakfast options, any rooftop or courtyard facilities and check-in procedures on the hotel's website, since these details can change by season. Peak months are Easter and June to September, with lower rates in winter; many visitors find the shoulder seasons ideal for combining city sightseeing with beach time in the bay.