HOTEL NEWS

Design Hotels launches new Palma property - NAKAR Hotel

Scheduled to open in June 2016, NAKAR Hotel is a new 57-room property offering a harmonious blend of Mediterranean cool and cosmopolitan verve in the heart of Palma. The brainchild of Toni Ramis who commissioned a team of local architects and designers to create his vision of an authentic, yet innovative Balearic guesthouse, NAKAR Hotel is a bold new lifestyle property that blends sophisticated design with local flavour.

Thoughtfully designed with the modern traveller in mind, rooms come complete with state of the art media systems including screen-mirroring AppleTVs, which are Netflix and Spotify enabled, Nespresso machines, and spacious bathrooms with luxurious Molton Brown amenities. Or for a little more luxury, the Deluxe Rooms offer private Jacuzzis and terraces.

Overlooking Palma's sweeping bay, NAKAR Hotel's eighth-floor restaurant and bar CUIT is overseen by head chef, Miquel Calent, and offers a varied menu celebrating locally sourced and organic ingredients, while breathing new life into traditional recipes sourced from all corners of the island.

The rooftop sundeck and pool is exclusively for residents during the day however, sundowners come with an open invitation in the evening transforming the terrace into an enviable night spot for locals and visitors. For those seeking relaxation, the subterranean space includes an indoor pool, steam bath, sauna and two massage rooms with a range of treatments on offer.
www.designhotels.com/nakar-hotel

New boutique property PURE SALT GARONDA opens in Playa de Palma

Created by the Amengual family, a celebrated name in Mallorcan hospitality, new boutique hotel brand Pure Salt Luxury Hotels comprises of two 5*, adult-only hotels in Mallorca; Pure Salt Garonda, located in Playa de Palma and Pure Salt Port Adriano, located in Calvià. 

Pure Salt Garonda, in Playa de Palma, is the first hotel in the vicinity to be granted 5 star status. Located right on the beach, less than a fifteen minute drive to Palma city centre, the design of the property is inspired by nature and the 118 guest rooms and 31 suites are spacious and modern with a distinctly Mediterranean feel.

Boasting a modern tapas restaurant 'Mikel & Pintxo' located right on the seafront promenade of Playa de Palma, as well as two other restaurant options, and a new ONA Spa with treatments by cult beauty brand, Natura Bissé, guests can enjoy a wonderful combination of wellness, beach and luxury accommodation.
http://www.puresaltgaronda.com/en/

Style on a budget at budget at the recently opened FLEMING HOSTEL

Inaugurated in 2015, Fleming Hostel is a stylish “boutique” hostel with 39 private or shared rooms. Offering a new accommodation concept, perfect for those seeking a cost effective city break, without compromising on style, Fleming Hostel boasts an outdoor terrace, a reading room, kitchen facilities and a games room, making it ideal for independent travellers or small groups.

Located close to Plaza España, Fleming Hostel is a ten minute walk to Palma's historic centre. Prices range from just €23 for a bunk in a shared room to €75 for two people in the top double superior category.
http://fleminghostel.com    

Two new openings planned for IT MALLORCA UNIQUE SPACES

Palma based hotel company, IT Mallorca Unique Spaces, is opening two new properties in the centre of Palma, adding to its expanding collection of boutique hotels.

Owners of some of Palma's most luxury and boutique properties: Can Cera, Calatrava and Can Alomar, for 2017 IT Mallorca Unique Spaces is scheduled to open new five star property Hotel Sant Jaume in the centre of Palma as well as a four star hotel Sa Guerreria Fabrik in the historical centre of the centre, occupying a former porcelain factory.
http://www.itmallorcauniquespaces.com/en/it-hotels-en   

Food News

Seek out Palma's ensaimadas at new bakery FORNET DE LA SOCA

Visitors to Palma can now seek out the famous Mallorcan ensaimadas (a type of warm coiled pastry) or cocas (a kind of Mallorcan pizza), at new bakery Fornet de la Soca, located on Calle Llotgeta in the heart of Palma's city centre.

The new bakery opened in May 2016 following the success of the first branch, located on the corner of San Jaume with Santa Magdalena.

Focusing on traditional Mallorcan recipes, Fornet de la Soca (meaning “little oven of tricks”) uses only traditional cooking methods and simple raw ingredients, creating the flavours of a bygone era in the Balearics.
http://www.fornetdelasoca.com/

 
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About Fundación Turismo Palma de Mallorca 365

The Fundación Turismo Palma de Mallorca 365 is a non-profit public-private organisation responsible for the promotion of tourism to the city of Palma de Mallorca and, where relevant, the island of Mallorca. The organisation comprises Palma City Council as the majority partner and the Balearic Islands Port Authority along with 28 different private companies, all of which are recognised within the tourism sector on a national and international level.