Ca’l Bisbe Hotel, Soller

Request a high-floor room with a balcony facing the pool; upper floors offer the best mountain views, while top-floor balconies have full sun and no shade.

Choose a ground-floor room for direct pool access and convenience with children, but expect less privacy, light and views.

Book a balcony room because rooms without one may overlook a wall; a balcony is worth paying extra for.

Use the hotel’s free parking 400–500 metres away; parking in Sóller is difficult, and spaces are subject to availability.

Use the tram, but expect crowded services and no formal queue system.

Bring sun protection to the pool because there is no shade, and expect it to feel crowded when the hotel is full.

Bring bottled water and soap, as in-room water may smell unpleasant and individual toiletries may not be provided.

Request room 308 for its pleasant private terrace.

Use Google Maps rather than Apple Maps, which may send you on an unnecessarily circuitous route.

Bring plenty of insect repellent.

Choose room 303 for a good overall stay.

Plan to eat off-site because the hotel has no restaurant.

Reserve restaurants in advance because popular tables may fill up.

Eat at Can Karlito.

Skip the suite upgrade if you only want a balcony, since a standard balcony room should suffice.

Book a suite for extra space and privacy when travelling as a family.

Ask for privacy from the pool loungers, dining terrace and neighbouring rooms when selecting your room.

Request room 305 for a quiet, spacious room at the back of the hotel.

Consider rooms 402, 403 or 404 above the pool area, and avoid ground-floor rooms if you prefer not to overlook the pool directly.

Request room 404 for a top-floor view over the pool, town and mountains.

Book room 301 for a second-floor pool outlook, or choose the third floor for a glimpse of the port.