Request a high-floor city, port or cathedral-view room for better outlooks and less overlooking.
Guests tend to rate this as a smart, well-kept hotel with a relaxed atmosphere, particularly praising the helpful staff, contemporary rooms and consistently high standards of cleanliness. The pools, sun terrace, breakfast selection and wellness facilities are popular highlights, and many like being close to the harbour and Santa Catalina. That said, those wanting to walk everywhere in the old town may find the setting less central than expected. A few guests mention room-design oddities, sound travelling between spaces, and extras that feel expensive.
Real advice grouped by theme — drawn from guest reviews of INNSiDE Palma Bosque.
Request a high-floor city, port or cathedral-view room for better outlooks and less overlooking.
Request a pool-facing room for pool views, music and afternoon or evening sunshine.
Book a solarium room for quick pool and gym access and a spacious outdoor area.
Book a premium bay or sea-view room for views across Palma Bay, the ocean and cathedral.
Request a quiet room away from the street, breakfast restaurant, reception, bar and restaurant areas.
Book a room with a balcony or terrace, especially one overlooking the pool.
Pay extra for a swim-up room to relax beside the pool with direct access.
Choose a ground-floor or pool-level room for direct access to the pool.
Arrive early for a sunbed, especially if you want a full pool day.
Reserve a balcony, pool-facing or higher-floor room when booking because standard lower-floor rooms may lack an outward view.
Buy drinks from the supermarket around the corner, where beer is available.
Take bus 4 into central Palma or to Ses Illetes beach; it costs about €2.
Include or pre-book breakfast with your reservation for better value.
Use the complimentary fridge contents and ask promptly if housekeeping misses a cleaning.
Check the air conditioning on arrival, especially if your room feels unusually hot.
Book a Premium room in the newer wing or choose a Deluxe room for an upgrade.
Use the taxi rank directly outside the hotel for easy airport transfers.
Bring gym clothes and reserve a hotel bike early, as bikes can sell out quickly.
Avoid paying extra for a view if the outlook is not important to you.
Check whether you are comfortable with an in-room shower, as many rooms lack a separate bathroom and none have a bidet.
Consider room 505 for a spacious pool-view room with a fridge, robes and slippers.
Consider room 323 for a pool view and convenient access to the pool, reception and restaurant.
Consider rooms 123–126 for ground-floor pool access and sunshine from around 2pm.
Use the hop-on hop-off bus stop on the hotel’s road.
Avoid relying on hotel parking without planning ahead, as spaces can be difficult to find.
Compare prices before booking, as a private airport transfer may cost less than a taxi.
Check that your airport taxi accepts cards before departure.
Avoid room 115.
Use public transport or walk, but allow extra time because buses can become busy.
Take bus 20 from nearby for regular, inexpensive access toward the centre and Sóller station.
Avoid corner rooms 209, 210, 217, 218, 309, 310, 317 and 318.
Walk up to the castle; the route begins approximately 100 metres from the hotel.
Allow around 10 minutes by taxi to reach Palma’s main sights and activities.
Expect many local businesses and restaurants to be closed on Sundays.
Plan carefully if you need gluten-free food, as choices may be limited.
Head to the marina for Indian restaurants.
Try Tres Mares for traditional fish or La Pergola for local tapas.
Skip the breakfast buffet and try one of the local restaurants instead.
Walk carefully around the pool because the surface can be slippery.
Use the small poolside section with sunbeds for the best chance of sunshine.
Request an ironing board at check-in.
Avoid premium swim-up room 101.
Close your bedroom curtains at night because rooms in opposite wings can overlook each other.
INNSiDE Palma Bosque is a calm, contemporary base with the polished feel of an urban design hotel rather than a resort. Rooms are sleek and generously sized, while the shared spaces invite slower days: three seasonal pools, a sun-drenched terrace, and a gym with virtual training options. In cooler months, the heated pool adds a useful extra, and Syndeo brings Japanese-Peruvian and Mallorcan influences to the table alongside cocktails on its two terraces.
The hotel sits a short walk from the Paseo Marítimo and Bellver Castle, with Santa Catalina’s restaurants and nightlife around 10 minutes away on foot. Palma’s old town and the beach are easily reached by hired bike, while a nearby taxi rank makes evenings out straightforward. It suits couples, families and city-break guests who prefer a quieter neighbourhood over being in the middle of the historic centre. Dogs are welcome too.
Guests regularly appreciate the spotless condition of the hotel, friendly reception team and varied breakfast, as well as the attractive pool area and all-day sunshine on the solarium. Many find the location convenient for the harbour and Santa Catalina, though some feel it is a little removed from central Palma. Rooms earn praise for comfort and modern styling, but occasional noise, unusual layouts and added charges can temper an otherwise very positive stay.
Add your tip