Son Brull, an exclusive 5-star boutique property, is where a less-is-more urban aesthetic has successfully transformed an imposing historic building into a welcoming stylish and design-orientated Mallorca hotel, writes Andrew Forbes.

Location

Found in the chic Pollença region, in the north of Mallorca, the hotel is close to some beautiful beaches and bays. In fact, if like me you were a fan of the TV adaptation of John le Carré?s ?The Night Manager?, well you?ll recognise the stunning scenery. I really enjoyed the drive north from Palma, the warm autumn sunshine afforded me the luxury of putting the roof down on my Mini Cabriolet rent-a-car (which by the way, was personally delivered to me earlier by Transfer Rent, very impressive service).
The Hotel

The Son Brull building dates to the 12th century and makes quite an impact as you drive up; the architecture of the house is robust, almost severe, as one might expect for a former monastery. Yet once you catch sight of the manicured lawn, the long shadows cast by the the ancient, majestic palms, and terracotta pots filled with the warm colours of flowering Mediterranean and subtropical plants – well that´s when you feel you?ve reached a rural idyll.

Within moments someone from front desk swings open the designer, over-sized glass pivoting door and one is welcomed into a chic, Mediterranean retreat that conveys tranquillity and warmth.
The lobby lounge has a contemporary ambiance with white angular sofas, modern a...