El Llorenc Parc de la Mar stands in the ancient quarter known as La Calatrava, at the heart of Palma’s historic center.
El Llorenc Parc de la Mar is set in the heart of La Calatrava, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Palma, Mallorca. Scheduled to open this summer, the hotel offers 33 exclusive guest rooms, an infinity pool on the multi-terraced rooftop and a cocktail bar. Whether relaxing in Balinese style sunbeds, or stopping by for drinks, guests will enjoy sweeping views of Palma Bay, the Cathedral and charming rooftops of the old town. Wellness facilities will feature spa treatments from the luxury Spanish brand Natura Bisse and an indoor pool. Dining options include DINS Santi Taura, a new destination restaurant from one of the island’s most respected chefs, and restaurant TANNUR which will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner in a modern-day bistro setting.
Accommodations
The hotel interiors are the work of Swedish designer, Magnus Ehrland. Tapping into the local history and Moorish influence on the island, Ehrland has incorporated the use of geometric motifs throughout the design, into lattice work and tiling details. This rich aesthetics pay homage to the history of the neighborhood – where one can find the remnants of ancient Arab Baths and the architectural gem – La Almudaina – a former Muslim fortress, turned royal palace of the monarchs of the Kingdom of Mallorca.
Chef Santi Taura
El Llorenc will be home to a unique gastronomic offer spearheaded by renowned Majorcan Chef Santi Taura. DINS Santi Taura will offer a unique dining experience inspired by the island’s traditional cuisine, made with locally sourced seasonal ingredients. Bringing together elements from sea and land to your table, the chef will offer seafood from local waters, prized pork from an island producer and more unique specialties all within a distinct setting.
Restaurant TANNUR takes its name from an Arabic term for a special clay oven, hinting at possible techniques used in the restaurant. There is a secondary meaning that ties into the history of the neighborhood: it is where ancient craftsmen worked large stone vessels serving as part of the leather tannery process. Today, the light filled restaurant overlooking the Parc will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Chef Santi Taura and his team will oversee all the food and beverage operations at hotel El Llorenc Parc de la Mar, including the rooftop terrace, bar and room service menus.
Wellness
When it’s time to restore and refresh guests will find a haven of tranquility where they can indulge in beauty enhancing and body revitalizing treatments from Natura Bisse. In addition guests will have access to the 14-meter indoor thermal pool a sauna, turkish bath, ice fountain, along with cascade and aromatic showers. The gym will be open 24 hours a day and is equipped with the latest fitness technology.
"We hope to add a distinctive boutique hotel to the city, with a unique look and feel, and amazing food and beverage options from Chef Santi Taura. We are honoring the island's local history, yet are modern and tech savvy for today's global nomads. Our location is ideal, and to top it off – we offer a killer view and amazing cocktails from our rooftop," says Joan Comas, General Manager.
"Creating an additional hotel in the luxury segment in Palma is challenging, but we believe that we are creating something that will speak to a clientele who appreciate the distinctive design which is woven into the fabric of the island's history. That combined with the extraordinary talents of the Chef Santi Taura, we hope to have a winning combination," says Ruben Zamora, General Director.
El Llorenc Parc de la Mar stands in the ancient quarter known as La Calatrava, at the heart of Palma’s historic center. This emblematic quarter is a melting pot that represents the roots of our history and culture; a meeting point for the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian traditions that gave rise to Majorca’s origins and customs. Highlights include the Arab baths, the Church of Santa Fe and the Church of Monti-Sion and the Convent of Santa Clara, where the nuns of the order have lived and prayed for more than 750 years. The neighborhood is located just a short distance from some of the city’s major landmarks, including the ‘Cathedral of the Sea, Almudaina Palace, Cort Square or the S’Hort del Rei Gardens.
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