Hostal Pons

Liked being able to see inside a traditional Mallorquín mini-palace. The entrance was beautiful with lots of plants and the stairs with old Mallorquín tiles were lovely.

It has a slightly tired feel to it, especially in the public areas. The public rooms have a dusty museum feel to them that don't invite use. It was very cold in February, but in summer I’m sure it would be lovely and cool.

The location of Hostal Pons is fantastic: very central for your visit of the city and and with some very nice (and off the beaten track) restaurants, tapas bars, cafes etc. nearby. The problem is that you can´t park in such a central location. Finding a park place nearby is therefore not so easy (and you will be probably be in pay-zones) but with a bit of practice it is not dramatic. The owner is very kind and helpful so if you have any problems he will be immediately eager to find a solution for you. The building is really charming as an old mallorcan house.

Try to avoid the rooms facing the nearby school courtyard otherwise you will wake up every morning with screaming children and it is not a nice thing! You have also to like the spirit of a very vintage hotel: even if fascinating this means also that the quality of the facilities is very very basic, in some cases - like the common bathrooms - in serious need of a renovation. In the end it means that the price-performance ratio is not one of the best, but Mallorca is expensive anway so....