Gran Hotel Sóller

The work of Pavía Birmingham on Carrer de sa Romaguera

The Gran Hotel Sóller occupies a 19th-century building designed by Joaquín Pavía Birmingham, the architect of the Diputación de Mallorca palace, who also worked on the extensions to Palma cathedral. Renovated as a five-star boutique hotel, it now belongs to the Alvotel group. It is at number 18 Carrer de sa Romaguera, in the old town: on foot you have, a few minutes away, the square, the church of Sant Bartomeu, the station of the Sóller train and the tram to the port.

Rooms in the main building and the annexe

It has 38 rooms and suites, divided between the historic building and an annexe. The simplest is the standard double, which is in the annexe and is the cheapest option. Next come the executive doubles, with or without a balcony (the one with a balcony is around 23 m²), the superiors, all with a balcony and larger, and the deluxe, with or without a terrace. At the top of the scale are the suite, in the quietest part of the hotel, and the premium suite, with two bedrooms each with its own bathroom, one with a jacuzzi, a lounge and a terrace. The website does not give the size of the others or their views: if you want to sleep in the 19th-century building, say so when you book.

Two pools: the rooftop and the spa

The roof has an open-air pool with 360-degree views over the town, the church facade and the sierra. The pool and sunloungers are for guests only; the rooftop bar, which opens in summer, also serves outside customers from 11:00 to 21:30, with a snack menu from 13:00 to 20:30.

Below, the spa is small and has a heated pool with jets, jacuzzi, sauna, hammam and gym. It is open every day from 9:00 to 21:00, guests have full unlimited access, and children may enter at any time accompanied by an adult. Massages can be booked, including tuina, the speciality of their masseuse Mei Hong.

Breakfast and dinner at Ca'n Blau

The Ca'n Blau restaurant serves breakfast, a buffet with hot dishes prepared on the spot, and also opens at lunchtime and in the evening with Mediterranean cooking using local, seasonal produce from Mallorca and the Balearics. At lunch the menu is for snacking; in the evening, à la carte. In summer you also eat on the garden terrace. If you prefer to go out, Ca'n Pintxo is beside the church, a few minutes away.

Parking in the centre of Sóller

The hotel has its own paid car park, at €18 a day, with few spaces at the main entrance and at the back. Reserve it when you book or by asking at reception, especially at weekends and in high season. Sóller's centre is a low-emission zone: confirm with the hotel how to reach its door by car.

Direct booking and contact

Direct booking on their website carries a best-price guarantee and a 15% discount on the flexible rate from seven nights. Contact: 971 638 686, WhatsApp 644 21 38 42 or [email protected].