Mallorca is a favourite summer Mediterranean destination, offering chic summer beach holidays; and luxury family villas in the mountainous countryside. Yet autumn is a great time to visit too; ideal for exploring Palma, the capital, which makes for a superb city break, writes Andrew Forbes.

For a healthy dose of urban autumn cool, consider the Nakar Hotel, on the elegant Jaime III Avenue in the city centre. This 57-room design hotel captures the essence of contemporary Balearic design, with striking guest rooms by Majorcan Interior designer Marga Rotger. City life is all around, yet the design focuses on creating open-plan, light-filled and sound-proofed guest spaces that are all about style and comfort.

Beyond the guest rooms, the hotel offers modern Mediterranean cuisine by Miquel Calent on the 8th floor CUIT Bar and Restaurant which attracts city residents too, especially for Sunday Brunch.
Breakfast is also served on the 8th floor – a generous buffet selection (although I would have liked to have seen better fresh juice).

Guests also have access to the urban spa with indoor pool

M0st head straight to the stylish roof terrace and pool overlooking old town, the cathedral and out across the bay of Palma.
The roof terrace is one the highlights of the hotel and offers some of the best views in the city. Before breakfast I couldn?t resist the opportunity to take a dip and just soak up the panorama.

During the day the sun deck is dedicated to guests, whilst in t...