Hotel Costa Azul, Palma de Mallorca

Book a premium, front-facing sea or marina-view room on the highest floor you can afford—aim for floor 4 or above for better views and less traffic noise.

Request a front-facing sea-view room on the fourth floor or above for marina views, less traffic noise, and better privacy; the supplement is worthwhile.

Book a sea-, marina-, harbour-, or port-facing room with a balcony; the views, sunrise, and cathedral outlook are worth the extra cost.

Request a front-facing sea-view room on a high floor for marina, harbour and Cathedral views; higher floors also reduce traffic noise.

Request the highest available room, ideally on floors 4–8; higher floors offer better views and less traffic, road, and jacuzzi noise.

Request a refurbished, front-facing sea-view room on floor 5 or above, ideally 6–8; pay the €10 nightly supplement if needed for larger rooms and excellent views.

Upgrade to a Premium or Premium Plus Sea View room for higher floors, balconies, better views, and amenities such as kettles.

Expect temporary roadworks outside the hotel, limited crossing points and difficult access for taxis or high heels.

Request a balcony overlooking the marina, especially if you want sunny views and evening drinks.

Book a premium room if your budget allows; double sea-facing rooms are identical to premium rooms.

Include breakfast for its broad selection, and ask for a tray if you want to eat in your room.

Choose the back of the hotel for quieter nights and better sleep, though the outlook is limited.

Use the hotel as a base for exploring Palma, with the sea, port, restaurants, pubs and shops within walking distance.

Request a balcony room, preferably overlooking the sun deck.

Choose a rear-facing room if quiet matters more than the view, but avoid low front floors because the road can be noisy.

Confirm the exact front-facing, upper-floor sea-view room when booking, as a general high-floor request may not guarantee it.

Choose the third floor for the pool and an early-morning swim, with double glazing helping block road noise.

Ask for room 808 for a lovely side sea view at a lower cost than front-facing rooms.

Choose a lateral sea-view room for marina views, sunshine and a less expensive alternative to the front-facing rooms.

Choose the suite for especially impressive views, but expect to pay more.

Choose a side sea-view room for better value and a good outlook, especially if you prefer less exposure to the busy front road.

Book a Premium Plus room if space matters, as standard rooms without sea views can be especially small.

Use the pool for cooling down rather than swimming laps, and check whether its ladder entry suits you.

Take a bus tour to see Palma, and explore the old town’s bars in the evening.

Consider a third-floor marina room for the view, but check whether it is adjacent to the sun deck.

Choose a room above the third floor for the refurbished rooms.

Park on surrounding streets when possible because nearby public parking is expensive and street parking is easier during quiet periods.

Skip half board and eat at nearby restaurants instead.

Take a taxi from Palma airport for about €25 each way, including a tip.

Try the Shamrock Irish pub, about 20 yards away, for good drinks and delicious food.

Choose room-only or bed-and-breakfast rather than half board.

Book well in advance to improve your chances of securing a preferred room.

Avoid room 201 if possible because it is beneath the gym.

Consider rooms 105–107 for good sea views, or 511–512 for premium amenities and a kettle.

Try room 609 for late-afternoon sun on the side balcony.

Choose room 110 for easy luggage access and a good-sized room.

Request room 211 for excellent views.

Avoid the small mini-markets near the hotel because their prices are high.

Bring an extra layer because the seafront can be windy and cold outside summer.

Carry euro coins for Palma buses, whose €2-per-person fares are paid in cash to the driver.

Take the airport bus for about €8, but expect to transfer and walk part of the way to the hotel.

Ask reception for advice or assistance whenever needed.

Supervise children around the jacuzzi because it was being used by young children during one stay.

Use the complimentary pool towels and exchange them whenever needed.

Go to the pool early because it can become popular.

Use the bus stop directly outside the hotel for local connections.

Email the hotel directly to look for the best available deals.

Plan evening drinks elsewhere if needed, because the hotel bar closed at 8 p.m. during one November stay.

Order the club sandwich before leaving.

Try Hogan’s for a sports bar, or look behind the Cathedral for authentic Spanish food.

Visit El Puente cafe, bar and restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Try La Baranda for a recommended restaurant.

Check the air-conditioning arrangements before booking.

Ask about interconnected rooms if you are travelling with family.

Request an upper-floor room to reduce noise from the pool and sun-deck area.

Request a room away from the front of the hotel for less street noise.

Ask for room 510 for a corner position, all-day sunshine and a bathroom window overlooking the harbour.

Take the airport bus, which stops directly outside the hotel.

Confirm room details before booking because renovations may change room numbers.

Check which floors are open before booking, as availability may be limited to only two floors.

Expect triple rooms to be limited to the 1st and 2nd floors, although their views can still be good.

Specify a facing-sea room rather than a side-sea room; rooms 510–519 and 610–619 have the second digit 1.

Request room 305 or 310 for harbour views overlooking the sun lounge, near the bar and swimming pool.

Ask reception for two room keys so you can leave one inserted to keep the air conditioning running while you are out.

Request Room 600 for excellent views of the marina and cathedral.

Request Room 709 for afternoon sun on the balcony.

Request Room 617 for its large balcony and harbour view.

Request Room 808 for a lovely room and excellent shower.

Request Room 518 for spacious accommodation and views of the port and cathedral.

Ask for Room 712 for a lovely sea view.

Choose the first or second floor for easier pool access, but avoid the fourth floor if balcony privacy is important.

Request a non-adjoining room to reduce noise from the neighboring bathroom and shower.

Avoid rooms numbered 05, such as 405 or 505, because they sit beside the lift lobby and its automatic lights.

Choose a side room for extra quiet if you need twin beds; marina-facing rooms overlook the busy main road.

Be polite and learn some basic Spanish.

Take a taxi from the airport if preferred; the fare was considered reasonable despite airport charges.

Hire a bike next door for 5 euros per day.

Take the number 1 bus from the airport; it costs 3 euros and stops outside the hotel.

Walk right from the hotel for a few minutes to find a good Italian restaurant.

Pay for a sea-view upgrade only after securing a higher floor; lower floors may lack the promised view.

Keep your booking paperwork handy in case the assigned room differs from what you reserved.

Pay the balcony supplement only if you can secure a top-floor sea-view room; lower balconies sit close to the busy road.

Ask for room 114 if it is available.

Request room 509 for a quiet location away from the stairs and lift, plus a side-view balcony.

Choose the eighth floor if you want a kettle and two sets of bathrobes and slippers.

Request a room without an adjoining door if you want better sound separation.

Close the balcony door to reduce traffic noise.

Book a room on the second or third floor for convenient access to the swimming pool between those floors.

Request suite 809 if you want the hotel’s standout suite.

Avoid room 701 if noise from room 700’s snoring and toilet flushing would bother you.

Choose a back room for peace, or a front room for harbour views.

Request rooms 205 or 206 for excellent views, double patio doors, and minimal noise.

Avoid rooms 500 and 501 because they overlook the air-conditioning units.

Request confirmation that the air conditioning is working before arrival.

Ask for late checkout, but expect to pay an additional fee.

Avoid arriving with a bicycle.

Use the local bus service to reach Palma centre or travel directly to the airport.