Gran Hotel Sóller is the place to stay if you want to wake up in the mountains rather than in the city. It occupies one of the most characteristic buildings in Sóller, a grand nineteenth-century house designed by the architect Joaquín Pavía Birmingham, on Carrer de Romaguera in the centre of town, and it has been converted into a five-star hotel with gardens, terraces and a spa. The spa has a heated indoor pool with massage jets, a sauna, a hammam, a jacuzzi and a gym, with massages and treatments arranged through reception. Up top there is a rooftop pool with views across the orange groves to the peaks of the Serra de Tramuntana, and a seasonal outdoor pool for the warm months. Breakfast is included in every booking, and the Sóller train station is less than a kilometre away.
Location and getting around: the hotel is in the town of Sóller, a short walk from the main square, its cafés and the station of the vintage Sóller train. From the square the tram rattles down to Port de Sóller in about fifteen minutes. Palma is about half an hour by car through the road tunnel, or an hour by the scenic train. Parking is available on site for a daily fee, but spaces are limited and must be requested in advance.
The rooms: they are classic and elegant, with satellite TV, minibar and safe, and the top suites have private terraces with jacuzzis. Ask for a room with a mountain view, which is the reason to stay here.
Who it suits: couples who want a peaceful base in the Tramuntana, walkers who plan to hike the mountain trails, and travellers who would rather ride the Sóller train back to Palma than take it there and back in a day. Families are welcome, with children charged a supplement in larger rooms.
Good to know: breakfast is a buffet, with hot dishes on request, and can be served in your room. The outdoor pool is seasonal, from about March to October, while the spa and its indoor pool are the winter draw. Pets are not allowed. In November, confirm with the hotel that it is open on your dates, since many hotels in the valley close for part of the winter.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop pool with mountain views
- ✓Heated indoor spa pool
- ✓Sauna, hammam and jacuzzi
- ✓Gym
- ✓Massages and treatments
- ✓Breakfast included
- ✓On-site parking on request
- ✓Walk to the Sóller train station
Good questions
Is breakfast included at Gran Hotel Sóller?+
Yes, breakfast is included in all bookings. It is a buffet with hot dishes on request, and can also be served in your room.
How far is Gran Hotel Sóller from the train?+
The Sóller train station is less than a kilometre away, an easy walk through town. The tram to Port de Sóller leaves from nearby.
Does the hotel have parking?+
Yes, there is on-site parking for a daily fee. Spaces are limited, so request one when you book.
