Mallorca

Considering its mix of the charm and intrigue of a16th-century palace with 21st-century comforts, this 12-room luxury boutique hotel is a stellar option. — Oyster

Self-consciously hip, Puro evokes Miami's South Beach with a touch of Barcelona... Midsize to spacious rooms exhibit touches of whimsy. — Frommer's

The hotel has two gorgeous pools and two excellent restaurants, along with one of Spain's best golf courses. — Concierge

This chic boutique hotel occupies an exclusive position in gentrified Portixol harbour, directly overlooking the sea. — The Telegraph

Thoughtful details include heated towel holders, a tasty room-service menu, a superb breakfast buffet, a sauna, and a bar/lounge with books. The stylish multilingual staff are charming. — Condé Nast Traveler

A 16th-century palace in the exact city center was vastly altered and extended in the 18th century with a Mallorcan courtyard. — Frommer's

In Palma's Old Town, next to a church of the same name... The guest rooms are comfortably furnished, very inviting, and cozy in their minimalist style, with white and sand the predominant colors. — Frommer's

Weather permitting, a basic breakfast is served in the lovely interior garden, overgrown with bougainvillea and orange and lemon trees. — Fodor's

Right in the heart of town, this 19th-century home of a showy noble family has been masterfully converted into a plush hotel, packed with historic charms and modern amenities. — Travel + Leisure

This is a great Sheraton, not the usual cookie-cutter chain link tied to off-ramps and runways, and bears a distinctive Spanish colonial facade. — Star Service

This smooth and polished four-star hotel... graced by sculptures and other modern works of art, manages to be both stylish and welcoming. There’s a roof terrace with inspiring views of the cathedral. — Rough Guide

This luxurious hotel could be Palma’s best-kept secret. Rooms have balconies and are sumptuously decorated, and there is also a small rooftop pool and terrace. — DK Eyewitness

For a peaceful and indulgent respite in central Palma, this is one of the city's top luxury contenders. — Oyster

The Hotel Can Cera provides peace, privacy, and luxury, in a unique 700-year-old setting. — Oyster

Hotel Cort is a landmark luxury boutique hotel with impeccably stylish interiors and an enviable setting in the picturesque center of Palma's Old Town. — Oyster

Intimate hotel within an 18th-century monastery overlooking fields, orchards and olive groves outside Pollença, about 35 miles northwest of Palma. — Hideaway Report

Set on a hilltop in Mallorca's Tramuntana Mountains, overlooking the quaint town of Puigpunyent, Son Net was the first luxury country-house hotel on the island—and is still one of the finest. — Concierge

The addition of a rooftop pool and eccentric artwork (plaster stag heads mounted in the lounge, faux frescoes in bathrooms) have turned it into a 21st-century trendsetter. — Mr & Mrs Smith

A four-star stay at new boutique design hotel, with a rooftop pool, in the heart of the city's shopping district. — Jetsetter

It’s a whole new world at El Llorenç Parc de la Mar in Palma, where the island’s Moorish reign is reinstated in the form of carved doors, clay ovens and patterned tiles. — Mr & Mrs Smith