Aimia Hotel, Port de Soller

Request a sea-view room on the 3rd or 4th floor; higher rooms overlook the pleasant bay or port, making the upgrade worthwhile.

Request a sea-view room (rooms 01–07 on each floor), preferably on the 3rd or 4th floor; book early for bay and sunset views.

Request a high-floor sea- or bay-view room; the upper floors offer the best views across the port and bay.

Book a Superior room for more space, storage, and a larger balcony than the basic rooms.

Book a superior room for more space and a proper, larger balcony; superior doubles may also have spacious bathrooms with baths.

Choose a rear or mountain-facing room, away from the pool, Eden Hotel, and road, for quieter mornings and daytime shade.

Choose a side sea-view room, preferably above the third floor, for views over both the pool and harbour.

Pay extra for a sea-view room; the outlook over the port is worth it despite the hotel’s position off the seafront.

Choose an upper-floor pool-facing room for balcony sunshine, brighter rooms, marina views and sometimes partial sea views.

Request a high-floor room for the best outlook, especially on the third or fourth floor.

Choose a pool-facing room for views over the pool and port; rooms on the second floor and above can see the port.

Upgrade to a superior room if you want a larger, more usable balcony and more spacious accommodation.

Relax before heading to the pool — sunbeds are plentiful and usually unreserved, even in April and October.

Choose a superior room for extra space and a larger balcony; the smallest rooms have noticeably less room and tiny balconies.

Use the hotel’s free, secure car park around 200 yards away, especially when Port de Sóller is busy.

Confirm the balcony size before booking: standard rooms may have a tiny or no balcony, while upgraded rooms offer more usable outdoor space.

Try the hotel restaurant for good-value dinner, and sample the bar food for an inexpensive meal.

Choose a front or pool-facing room for quiet; choose a side or mountain-facing room for mountain views and morning sun.

Order an omelette from the kitchen at breakfast, and arrive early because the buffet can get busy.

Choose a mountain-facing or back room for lovely mountain views and a comfortable alternative to rooms overlooking the neighboring Hotel Eden.

Choose a pool-view room for a quieter outlook, with pleasant pool-facing balconies.

Request a pool-facing room for brighter interiors, afternoon sunshine, and a pleasant view.

Request room 303 for its large balcony and excellent marina views.

Enjoy the quiet setting less than five minutes from the beach, tram, restaurants and shops.

Book Port de Sóller restaurants ahead, particularly during busy seasons, or ask reception to arrange a table.

Request a fourth-floor corner room for the best views over the port.

Pay extra for a balcony room, especially a Superior or sea-view room, because standard-room balconies are smaller.

Pack insect repellent, extra wardrobe hangers and a warm jacket for cooler evenings.

Pre-book an airport transfer through the hotel, especially when taxis are scarce.

Book a treatment with Natalia, and make time for the spa and gym.

Ask for tea-making facilities in your room, as they may not be provided automatically.

Request room 406 for a spectacular side sea view over the bay.

Ask reception for day-trip suggestions and restaurant bookings.

Book well in advance, but compare rates before committing because waiting sometimes produces a cheaper price.

Book the top-floor suite for an especially impressive room and outlook.

Bring an EHIC card for eligible medical treatment, plus warm clothing for chilly March evenings.

Ask for rooms 301, 302, 401 or 402 for particularly good sea and port views.

Request room 402 for sweeping bay and mountain views, including sunset views.

Request a south-facing or pool-sea-facing room for afternoon and evening sunshine on the balcony.

Avoid rooms ending in 09, including room 109, because early-morning laundry-van noise may be disruptive.

Choose a mountain-facing room at the quiet end of the corridor if you prefer a peaceful outlook.

Use a lower floor for potentially stronger Wi-Fi; first-floor access was reported as free and reliable.

Request room 404 or an adjoining room on the 3rd or 4th floor for strong sea views.

Request room 303 for a corner position, sea view and outlook over the pool.

Choose bed and breakfast rather than a meal plan because numerous restaurants are nearby.

Take the express bus from Palma for easy access to the hotel.

Take a taxi from Palma when the bus is overcrowded or luggage makes the wooden train impractical.

Use the local buses around Port de Sóller; they are reliable and inexpensive.

Reserve a car through the front desk for quick, easy arrangements.

Use the hotel’s back entrance for quicker access to the port and seafront.

Drop luggage at reception on arrival, then collect the key for the free car park a one-minute drive away.

Buy the hotel’s shower gel if you like the product.

Choose a room away from the beach in summer, when beachfront balconies can become too hot to use.

Follow the hiking routes around town for elevated views across the bay.

Check seasonal opening dates because the outdoor pool may remain closed until May 1.

Use the basement indoor pool if the outdoor pool becomes busy; it is usually quieter.

Turn left outside the hotel, then left again, to reach a useful supermarket.

Close the shades in the afternoon in sea-view rooms, as strong sunlight can quickly overheat them despite the air-conditioning.

Note that basic rooms ending in 02 or 09 have especially small balconies.

Ask for room 203 for views over the sea and mountains.

Request a fourth-floor room overlooking Hotel Eden for especially peaceful surroundings and good views.

Request room 403, 404, or 405 for a high-floor sea view; room 403 is the only suite.

Read the room description carefully, especially the stated room and balcony sizes.

Request Superior room 206 for its attractive view.

Ask for room 203 or 204, or the same room number on an upper floor.

Request room 402 for a port view, even when booking a standard double.

Ask reception for a mattress topper if the bed feels too firm.

Consider room 404 as a strong alternative to the fourth-floor ocean-view suite.

Request the ocean-view suite on the fourth floor for the hotel’s best outlook.

Try the Eden next door.

Request a corner suite for the bathroom window.

Eat at El Sabor for tapas and Kingfisher for fish.

Try the café opposite the church for paella.

Explore the side streets near Sóller’s central square for local restaurants.

Park carefully because the car park can become crowded and unmarked spaces encourage vehicles to occupy two spots.

Arrange hotel transfers from Palma for very early or late arrivals; the service is convenient but not the cheapest option.

Expect the hotel pool to be cold, so plan on using it briefly or focusing on the nearby beach.

Expect slower lift service if you choose the fourth floor.

Choose a Deluxe Room for a generous size and a pleasant balcony.

Book early if you want the largest suite.

Request room 201 for a mountain view and a superior-room balcony.

Avoid corner rooms at the back because their balconies may be unusable.