Hotel Cort is a small luxury hotel in the historic heart of Palma, on the Plaça de Cort, the old square that holds the city hall and a famous ancient olive tree. The building is a restored old mansion, and the hotel has been fitted out with a quiet, contemporary elegance that respects the stone walls, high ceilings and the details of the original house. Guests arrive in a calm lobby, with staff who speak several languages and help with tickets, tours and restaurant bookings. The rooms are spacious by old-town standards, with separate sitting areas in the junior suites, comfortable king beds, generous bathrooms and good toiletries. The top suites go further, with a private rooftop terrace and a hot tub, and some rooms look down onto the lively square. The hotel has its own Mediterranean restaurant, a bar and a terrace, and a rooftop plunge pool that offers a cool dip and a view across the roofs of the old town in the warmer months. The cathedral is about three minutes on foot, and the lanes of shops, tapas bars and galleries begin at the front door.
Location and getting around
The Plaça de Cort sits just north of the seafront and a short walk from the cathedral, the Almudaina palace and the Passeig des Born. Everything in the old town is easy to reach on foot, and the Paseo Marítimo promenade and the harbour are a few minutes away. The Intermodal Station, for the Sóller train and the airport bus, is a walk of about ten minutes, and the airport is a short taxi ride.
Taxis can reach the square, but the streets nearby are pedestrian or restricted, so there is no easy parking. If you arrive by car, ask the hotel which public car park to use.
The rooms
They range from standard doubles to junior suites, superior suites and a top-floor suite with a rooftop terrace and hot tub. Several have separate sitting areas, which makes them comfortable for stays of more than a night or two, and some sleep up to four people, which suits families. Rooms are air-conditioned, with a desk, a kettle, a wardrobe, premium bedding and good toiletries. Interior rooms are the quietest, while rooms facing the square have more life and light. Room service is available around the clock.
Who it suits
Couples looking for a special stay, travellers who want a boutique atmosphere at the centre of the old town, and visitors who care about a good breakfast and a pleasant place to return to in the evening. It is a good choice for those who plan to walk everywhere and who like personal service. Guests who want a large pool, a spa or a beach on the doorstep should look elsewhere.
Good to know
The pool is seasonal, so confirm its dates if a swim matters to you. Breakfast, cooked to order, is often part of the rate, but check your booking. Pets are accepted under conditions, with limits on type and size, so ask the hotel before you travel. Check-in is in the afternoon and check-out is at noon, and luggage can be stored at the front desk if you arrive early or leave late.
Why stay here
- ✓Restored historic mansion
- ✓Rooftop plunge pool (seasonal)
- ✓Mediterranean restaurant
- ✓Cooked-to-order breakfast
- ✓Terrace and bar
- ✓Suites with private terraces
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Concierge and ticket assistance
Good questions
Where is Hotel Cort?+
It is at Plaça de Cort 11, in Palma's old town beside the city hall. The cathedral is about three minutes' walk away.
Does Hotel Cort have a pool?+
Yes, a seasonal rooftop plunge pool with sun loungers. Check the dates before you travel if swimming matters to you.
Is breakfast included at Hotel Cort?+
A cooked-to-order breakfast is often part of the rate. Check your rate when booking to see whether it is included.
