Summum Boutique Hotel, Member of Meliá Collection, Palma de Mallorca

Reserve the rooftop pool or terrace at check-in; slots last one hour and provide a private, quiet area with a small plunge pool and four sunbeds.

Reserve valet parking through reception in advance; parking is limited or off-site and costs €18 per day.

Book the spa or sauna in advance and make time to use it; access is privately allocated to your room.

Walk to Palma’s old-town sights, cathedral, upmarket shops, cafés, and restaurants; most areas are within 15 minutes.

Ask staff for local dining, bar, beach, and activity recommendations; they have excellent local knowledge.

Request a junior suite for extra wardrobe space and better value on longer stays.

Choose room 401 for quiet and immediate access to the rooftop, but note that stairs are required.

Choose a second-floor room for more space, quieter surroundings, and access to a comfortable shared lounge.

Reserve Palma restaurants early, especially for summer evenings when tables fill quickly.

Attend the introductory talk and hotel tour to learn about the building’s history and renovation.

Ask staff for a kettle if you want tea; rooms otherwise provide coffee makers.

Consider room 203 for a particularly good second-floor room.

Try BarBar for tapas, wine, and attentive service.

Choose a room with an outdoor veranda or terrace for private outside space.

Have breakfast at the hotel for cooked eggs, sausages, fresh bread, cold meats, and freshly squeezed juices.

Check the bathroom layout before booking if privacy matters, as some toilets have frosted or transparent glass doors.

Use the supplied GHD hairdryer and straighteners, available in every room.

Request a room facing the church on Carrer Constitució for the best views.

Ask for a courtyard-facing room if you prefer an inward-facing outlook.

Request a quiet street- or garden-facing room for a peaceful stay.

Request a garden-facing suite or room for especially quiet surroundings.

Book the main suite if you want the hotel’s largest room option.

Call before arrival to discuss your room preferences so the hotel can try to accommodate them.

Visit Palma in mid-October for warm weather, open attractions, and fewer cruise-season crowds.

Rent a car for a visit to Deià, or take the train to Sóller.

Ask reception about the hotel’s free museum tickets.

Use the lobby lounge for drinks, reading, or writing postcards after a day of sightseeing.

Ask whether complimentary beach bags, hats, and fans are available to borrow.

Reply to the hotel’s arrival and departure email to make check-in and check-out smoother.

Ask reception to help plan your Palma itinerary and make local arrangements.

Plan dinner elsewhere because the hotel restaurant was only open for breakfast at the time of this review.

Reserve a table at Emilio if you enjoy sushi; it is directly opposite the hotel.

Ask the staff to arrange a tasting-menu table at Fera restaurant.

Avoid dark rooms by asking about natural light, as some overlook the closely built old city.

Book well ahead because the hotel has only 18 guest rooms.

Ask about accessibility before booking because the hotel has many stairs despite having a lift.

Ask whether your junior suite includes the in-room bathtub, as only one does.

Upgrade to the first-floor mini suite for small balconies on two sides.

Consider a Club-level room for extra space and quiet.

Request room 309 for two sunny windows overlooking the courtyard.

Choose room 202 for its spacious layout and super-king bed.

Book room 206 for its terrace.