Spain?s Mediterranean Islands are amongst our favourite escapes. So, to help you plan your spring escapade, we are turning our ?Spotlight? onto a new property that has opened in the historic old town of Palma, the chic capital of Mallorca.

We want to share news of small luxury hotel Gloria de Sant Jaume, an exquisitely restored Mallorquin mansion that has been thoughtfully reimagined as a 14–room small luxury hotel.
Location
Almost hidden amongst the honey-coloured streets and saffron-hued alleyways of the old town quarter, boutique hotel Gloria de Sant Jaume Palma is tucked away from the city bustle in the quiet Carrer Sant Jaume, a narrow street between Avenida Jaime III and the city?s elegant Rambla.  Gloria de Sant Jaume is well positioned for guests looking to enjoy the cultural, historical and gastronomic attractions of the city. Forget the need for a rental car ? explore on foot, making discoveries that can only be enjoyed when you get lost in the labyrinthine streets of the alluring old town. Design & Ambiance
The hotel?s distinctive 16th century stonework and arches resonate with the history of the city. Staying here one can feel part of the authentic Palma. This is a city that marries the past with a dynamic creative present of culture, art and contemporary style.

The hotel?s design balances four centuries of historical features, with elegant, sophisticated interiors and outdoors spaces that promise to embrace guests with a feeling of tranquillity, pr...