Nobis Palma, Spain Hotel

Spain

It’s rare for somewhere to have lived as many lives as Nobis Hotel Palma. The reception’s decorated ceiling belies its origins as a Muslim palace – the Arabic script dating back to when the Balearic Islands were under Islamic rule. There’s a 15th-century gothic extension, evidence of a baroque phase plus a stint as a soap factory. That’s all before its latest overhaul, lasting a painstaking six years. Troupes of builders and craftspeople shored up the stone walls, restored beams and carved out a sun terrace for guests to soak up the Mediterranean rays. Tucked away in a peaceful part of the Old Town, just metres from some of Palma’s best restaurants, the building is an attraction in itself. Compounded with bespoke beds, exceptional service and the lure of lobster and oysters served in the grandeur of Noi restaurant, this ancient edifice encapsulates the best of modern hospitality. Doubles from £253.

Words by Rachel Walker.

This review was taken from the August/September 2024 issue of Food and Travel. To subscribe today, click here.