Melia Palma Bay, Palma de Mallorca

Book The Level for lounge access, drinks, snacks, added service, sea views and potentially later checkout; it is generally worth the supplement.

Request a high-floor sea, bay or marina-facing room for better views and quieter surroundings, though some views may be partly blocked by apartments.

Book a terrace room, preferably on The Level, for direct pool access and extra outdoor space; only five terrace rooms are available.

Expect limited bathroom privacy because the bathroom is open-plan and lacks a full door.

Request a rear-facing or higher-floor room if traffic or corridor noise concerns you; rear rooms are quieter but lack sea views.

Ask reception for help operating the unusual bathroom taps or shower controls.

Use local or Intermodal buses into Palma for inexpensive travel and good views; fares cited were €2 into town and €5 to the airport.

Choose a family room for two separate sleeping areas, but check the bed setup because the second adult may use the sofa.

Walk to Palma’s centre or Old Town in roughly 25–30 minutes, or take a bus for a quicker trip.

Look for free street parking behind the hotel near the apartments instead of paying €20 per day for the underground car park.

Rent bikes directly from the hotel for convenient access to the cycle path.

Take the A1 airport bus to or from the hotel; the journey takes about 10 minutes.

Request a room away from the pool on floor 7, especially rooms 721–727, because pool-area doors can be noisy.

Skip the balcony surcharge unless you specifically want outdoor space; the pool is nearby.

Avoid relying on city buses at peak times because they can be crowded; walk or use another transport option instead.

Include breakfast if convenient; service runs until 11:00, and it is quieter after 10:00.

Take care on the slippery shower floor and note that there may be no shelf for toiletries inside the shower.

Pack fewer toiletries because shampoo, conditioner, body wash and other toiletries are provided; a hairdryer is also included.

Use the nearby beach when the small pool is busy, as pool loungers can be difficult to secure.

Ask reception for help if the air-conditioning is not working properly.

Check the minibar price list before consuming anything, especially if complimentary items are not clearly marked.

Bring cash or plan ahead because there may not be an ATM close to the hotel.

Leave beach towels at home because reception provides them.

Use the bike-hire shop opposite the hotel for shorter queues, minimal paperwork and a convenient location.

Ask reception to order your taxi and specify the entrance, as the hotel has more than one entrance.

Take the airport city bus outside the terminal and get off at the first stop.

Stay nearer Old Town if exploring the historic centre is your priority.

Do not reserve sunbeds with unattended towels; staff may remove towels left on unused loungers.

Consider paying for late checkout when booking a sea-view room; the small surcharge may be worthwhile.

Choose a flexible rate with free cancellation if your plans may change.

Use a flight-and-hotel package or travel website to look for a better room deal.

Consider room 805 for a particularly quiet stay.

Choose room 928 for a quiet Level suite with excellent ninth-floor views over the pool.

Ask for a corner room on floors 4–6 for city and cathedral views.

Check whether children are permitted in The Level before booking it.

Use the two complimentary bottles of water provided in the room.