Hotel Saratoga is one of Palma's best-known city hotels, a large, friendly property on the Paseo de Mallorca, the leafy avenue that runs along the bottom of the old town beside the Parc de la Mar. It is a classic, with 180 rooms over eight floors, and the scale brings facilities that most old-town hotels cannot match. There are three outdoor pools, a separate children's pool and a rooftop terrace, a garden, a spa with massage and beauty treatments and a gym. Two restaurants, a coffee shop, two bars and a poolside bar mean that you can eat and drink on site from breakfast to late evening. The rooms are modern and comfortable, from comfort and deluxe doubles through junior suites to larger design and executive suites, and some have a city view. The location is excellent for sightseeing, since the Es Baluard contemporary art museum is two minutes away and the cathedral is about nine minutes on foot along the seafront promenade.
Location and getting around
The Paseo de Mallorca is a wide, tree-lined street between the old town and the sea, and it is a pleasant walk to the cathedral, the Almudaina palace and the Parc de la Mar. The shopping streets and the tapas bars of the old town start just beyond the hotel.
The Paseo Marítimo, with its cafés and the marina, is within a few minutes' walk, and taxis are easy to find. The hotel has limited parking, which should be reserved in advance, so check this if you plan to arrive by car.
The rooms
Choices range from comfort doubles to deluxe rooms, junior suites and larger suites, including family versions. All have air-conditioning and heating, a flat-screen television, a desk, a minibar, a safe and blackout curtains. The beds are premium and the bathrooms have rainfall showers. Rooms facing the city give a good view across the rooftops towards the cathedral, while those on the higher floors are quietest. Extra beds may not be available, so check your room's capacity.
Who it suits
Families who want pools and a children's pool in the middle of the city, groups who like a lively hotel with plenty of choice, and business travellers who need meeting rooms. It also suits couples who want a rooftop drink and a pool after a day of sightseeing. Travellers who want an intimate historic mansion should choose one of the palace hotels instead.
Good to know
Breakfast is a buffet and usually charged separately, so check the rate. Children are welcome, but the rooftop terrace may have adult-only hours, so ask when you arrive. Pets are not allowed. Outdoor pools are best in the warmer months. Staff can help with tickets and tours, which is useful for planning day trips to Sóller and Valldemossa.
Why stay here
- ✓Three outdoor pools
- ✓Children’s pool
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Spa and gym
- ✓Two restaurants
- ✓Poolside bar
- ✓Garden
- ✓Meeting rooms
Good questions
Where is Hotel Saratoga?+
It is on the Paseo de Mallorca, between the old town and the sea, about two minutes from the Es Baluard museum and nine minutes on foot from the cathedral.
Does Hotel Saratoga have a pool for children?+
Yes, there are three outdoor pools and a separate children's pool, plus a rooftop terrace.
Does Hotel Saratoga have parking?+
The hotel has limited parking that should be reserved in advance. Public car parks are also nearby.
