Born

beautiful 16th palace

this hotel is fantastic a 16th palace that to day is a hotel ,fresco`s on the ceiling ,grand marble staircases,luxury at the best
you can dream about beeing the marquris that used to live here
the taxi will drop you off on the main street ,a very short walk down a narrow alley to the grand glass fronted entrance hall
the rooms are nice and clean,air con

Unique Quality: very centeral near the la rambler and cathredal

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Related to: Budget Travel

Born Photo: the reception area

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Greatest Little 2 Star in Palma de Mallorca

We had the best few days in the Hotel Born, which is based in the very heart of the Old Town and suitably distant from the stacked racks of tourists in the beachfront holiday apartments

The atmosphere was very relaxed and we were never bothered by anyone.
(The receptionist even lent us his umbrella when a few drops of rain appeared).

The hotel is a converted 16th century old palace of the Marquis of Ferrandell (Ca'n Maroto), restored in the 18th Century with a classic majorican yard full of palm trees for shade. It's tucked away on the edge of the tiny narrow streets of the old part of Palma.

The rooms all have bathroom and lovely traditional green shutters., our room looked out over the courtyard. Most furnishings are antique and there can be quite a spooky atmosphere at times which can be amusing! There is a strange room on the upper floors, with a long, 'altar-like' table and candlesticks (ooh er!)

The excellent breakfasts were traditional Mallorcan food, wonderful little savoury canopes, fruit and yougurts, cheeses and strong black coffee. Evey day there was something different in the way of savoury pastries and it was always very fresh.

Unique Quality: Fantastic 16th century building.
Shadey courtyard.
Good breakfasts.
Relaxed.
Very convenient for just about everything.
Great for a romantic long weekend.

A little bit pricey for a 2 star, but still reasonably priced and worth every penny.

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Handy tips :
Don't be alarmed if a rather strange green beam of light appears letting out a strange sound in the middle of the night, it is just the air conditioning!

Also remember, two sets of shutters in bedroom - So if lying naked on the bed and opening the lower shutter for air, people in the courtyard could get a birds eye view of your bare behind ; )

The hotel welcomes children, but I think it is better for adults as there are no child facilities.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Related to: Romantic Travel and Honeymoons, Castles and Palaces

Born Photo: Hotel Born Courtyard

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Great place to have breakfast

• Opinion of Price: about average

Born Photo: El patio

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Where to stay in Palma

I recommend the very beautiful Hotel Born located in the old part of the town right in the center and where it is very convenient to reach the harbour, the shopping area and most of the sights in walking distance.

Unique Quality: Its romantic 'patio' (the yard) is one of the sights of Palma where you will have a calm and nice breakfast in the morning under palm trees before you get part of the tourist crowds.
The Hotel is a 16th century old palace of the Marquis of Ferrandell (Can Maroto), restored in the 18th century . This place is very old which implies that you also have to ignore some inconveniences.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average

Born Photo: Hotel Born, Palma

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