Hotel Abelux, Palma de Mallorca

Hotel Abelux is a no-fuss Palma base with a calm, practical feel. Its rooms are simply dressed in modern style, with wooden furnishings, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, television, a desk and private bathroom; some also open onto a terrace. The spacious lobby bar gives the hotel a useful place to unwind with a drink after a day out, while breakfast is kept straightforward with a continental spread.

Set in a quieter part of Palma, the hotel is around 800 metres from Plaça d’Espanya and the main train station, making it handy for airport connections, island rail trips and local buses. It is a sensible fit for budget-minded city breakers, solo travellers and business guests who value a desk and easy transport over resort-style facilities. The 24-hour reception can help with maps, excursions and bike or car hire, and can arrange a traditional ensaïmada pastry too.

Guests tend to appreciate the practical comforts: reliably cool rooms, comfortable beds and the convenience of a refrigerator are recurring details. The walk to Plaça d’Espanya is seen as manageable, and nearby bus links add to the appeal. This is best approached as an uncomplicated, well-connected place to sleep rather than a hotel chosen for lavish extras.