Historic
Views from Nakar Hotel Rooftop in Palma
Overlooking
Palma's sweeping bay, Nakar Hotel's eighth-floor restaurant
and bar CUIT is a love letter to "Urban Majorquine"
cuisine and produce. Overseen by renowned Mallorcan chef, Miquel
Calent, the varied menu celebrates locally sourced and organic
ingredients, while breathing new life into traditional recipes
sourced from all corners of the island. Dishes such as monk
fish with Mallorcan almonds are complemented by a carefully
curated collection of Spanish wines. A small tapas menu is also
available at the bar and poolside. CUTT overlooks the historic
center, Cathedral, Bellver Castel ad the bay of Palma. Guests
can follow the church bells to the waterfront 13th-century Palma
Cathedral, while the beaches of Ciudad Jardín and Can
Pastilla are only a 15-minute walk away.
Taking
things up a level, the rooftop sundeck and pool is exclusively
for residents during the daytime hours. However, sundowners
come with an open invitation to the neighborhood, transforming
the terrace into one of the city's hottest haunts for guests
and locals alike. With panoramic views over the gargoyle-studded
architecture of the city's old town, the infinity pool provides
the ideal setting in which to soak up the ambrosial musical
stylings of renowned DJ Toni Jimenez at one of his weekly sets.
Nakar Hotel Lobby
When
indulging in the eternal cocktail hour of the Balearics becomes
a little too much like hard work, the hotel's spa is perfectly
placed to ease away the strains of everyday life. The subterranean
space includes an indoor pool, the only one in Palma's Old Town,
steam bath, sauna, and two massage rooms. Treatments using a
holistic range of products by Comfort Zone include the "Aromasoul
Mediterranea" and "Algae Facial". Restaurant
at Nakar Hotel: "CUIT Bar and Restaurant" run by the
renowned Mallorcan chef, Miquel Calent. The restaurant serves
locally sourced, organic Majorquine cuisine. The restaurant
and bar are located on the 8thfloor, with a view over the historic
centre, Cathedral, Bellver Castel and the bay of Palma.
Nakar
Hotel also has spa facilities including a heated pool, a relaxation
area, sauna, Hammam, showers, 2 treatment cabins (1 double),
changing rooms and lockers. The spa menu offers therapeutic
treatments, sports massages and muscle contraction treatment.
Beauty treatments such as facials, manicures and pedicures are
also offered. This is the perfect respite following a shopping
spree in the lovely boutiques, art galleries and shops near
the hotel.
Ideally
located on the chic shopping precinct of Jaime III Avenue, the
Nacar building has been managed by Ramis' family for three generations,
and has undergone a renaissance with each generational change.
The latest incarnation pays tribute to the spirit of the original
Pension Nacar, while embodying the zeitgeist of modern day Palma.
Together with acclaimed architect Magi Margués and designer
Marga Rotger, Ramis has created a bold new lifestyle boutique
hotel that blends sophisticated design with local flavor. Locally
sourced oak and stone contrasts with industrial tones of black-lacquered
iron and glass in the light and airy public spaces, while the
aesthetics of the rooms and suites are defined by earth-tone
fabrics and a neutral color palette.
Nakar Facade
Thoughtfully
designed with the modern traveler in mind, guestrooms have been
outfitted with state of the art media systems including screen-mirroring
AppleTV, which are Netflix and Spotify enabled, Nespresso machines,
and spacious bathrooms with luxurious Molton Brown amenities.
In-room Jacuzzis and private terraces lend the Deluxe Rooms
more than a little romance.
Mallorca
is where lovely Mallorcan pearl jewelry abounds, as well as
designer fashion, historic museums and the exquisite palace,
where the King of Spain maintains quarters. Petra on Mallorca
is the birthplace of Father Junipero Serra (recently sainted
by Pope Francis) and is home to the museum honoring Father Serra
and the California Missions he founded, along with memorabilia
of his life on the island; Saint Junipero Serra's parents are
burried in the chapel next to the Museum on Petra.
For
details on additional things to see around the new Nakar visit:
designhotels.com/nakar.
Nakar
Hotel
Avenida Jaime III, 21,
Palma de Mallorca 07012,
Spain
designhotels.com/nakarvvv
By Bonnie Carroll
About Bonnie Carroll
Bonnie Carroll has been a food/travel/lifestyle writer since
1983. She is the founder & publisher of Bonnie Carroll's
Life Bites News - www.lifebitesnews.com,
does travel and food reporting on KZSB1290 radio, and contributes
to a variety of national and international travel/lifestyle
publications. Her first children's book C.C. Charles was published
in 2002 and she is currently working on a second book. Contact
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