Palma

P2TKL

Can anyone recommend a good hotel in Palma Majorca please ?

I've read mixed reviews on trip advisor about various hotels but any help from folk on here would be much appreciated....thanks

Doshwaster

I suppose it depends on your budget for a "good" hotel and the facilities you want.

I've stopped in the Tryp Bosque before and it was fine. Maybe in need of a little modernisation but it's set back from the main drag in a quieter area with a few bars, shops and restaurants nearby.

There are also two other Tryp hotels in Palma but I haven't stopped in them but it is a generally good middle-market Spanish chain and I have stopped in several of their properties elsewhere.

Meadows

Every person has a different want/need/expectation of a hotel,
I might want 5* you might want 3* etc., when on review sites you need to weed put the complainers for no good reason and then read between the lines forming your own opinion.

Doshwaster

Meadows wrote: »

Every person has a different want/need/expectation of a hotel,
I might want 5* you might want 3* etc., when on review sites you need to weed put the complainers for no good reason and then read between the lines forming your own opinion.

Yes, you are always going to get mixed reviews of every hotel on Trip Advisor so you need to learn which reviews to ignore. Personally, I take no notice of anything that says "Best hotel in the world!" or "Worst hotel ever!". The truth always lies somewhere between.

To one person a hotel may be a "tranquil retreat" while to others it maybe "isolated and boring". If someone stops in the middle of the nightlife area and is expecting peace and quiet then it's not surprising that they complain in their reviews about the noise. If you are going to be out partying yourself then it's not. What one person calls "grand" another thinks is "old fashioned".

ibizafan_2

We liked the Costa Azul when we went to Palma a few years ago. It's right on the promenade and if you have a front facing room there is a great view of the cathedral. Best to ask for a high floor as there is a busy road at the front, but I would definitely return. From what I remember, it was good value. We didn't want to pay over the odds as we were out of the hotel all day sightseeing. It also had a nice bar and restaurant.

richardw

ibizafan is spot on about the Costa Azul.

Hobsons_Choice

Costa Azul for me as well, We were there two years ago, high floor, busy road ... but great view of the harbour (especially lovely at night, sitting on the (small) balcony with a bottle of wine).

mvteng

We stayed at the Hotel Santa Clara

http://www.santaclarahotel.es/default-en.html

Was absolutely perfect for us. Modern, spotless, beautiful views, & a great location.

P2TKL

ibizafan wrote: »

We liked the Costa Azul when we went to Palma a few years ago. It's right on the promenade and if you have a front facing room there is a great view of the cathedral. Best to ask for a high floor as there is a busy road at the front, but I would definitely return. From what I remember, it was good value. We didn't want to pay over the odds as we were out of the hotel all day sightseeing. It also had a nice bar and restaurant.

This is the hotel I have had my eye on for a while....I'm glad you have confirmed it is good...thanks !

Neil49

Hobsons_Choice wrote: »

Costa Azul for me as well, We were there two years ago, high floor, busy road ... but great view of the harbour (especially lovely at night, sitting on the (small) balcony with a bottle of wine).

Another vote for the Costa Azul.

Although it is located on the sea front with a dual carriageway outside the front door, the sea views, pool area and great promenade walk into the city centre make it a good choice.

Buses are frequent if required including one that goes to the airport. It's about a 20 to 25 minute stroll into the old city centre.

P2TKL

Neil49 wrote: »

Another vote for the Costa Azul.

Although it is located on the sea front with a dual carriageway outside the front door, the sea views, pool area and great promenade walk into the city centre make it a good choice.

Buses are frequent if required including one that goes to the airport. It's about a 20 to 25 minute stroll into the old city centre.

Thanks to all for your help. I've taken the plunge and booked the Costa Azul :j