Hospes Palau de La Mar

My husband and I stayed at this hotel for a week. While the overall experience was pleasant, I wouldn't classify it as a true 5 star establishment. The rooms were decent holiday inn kinda vibe, but lacked any special touches that would set them apart.

Before our arrival, I called to let the hotel know that we were celebrating our honeymoon. The staff surprised us with a bottle of cava, which was a very nice gesture that we truly appreciated. They also gifted us chocolates every day, another thoughtful touch that made us feel welcome.

However, one of the most significant disappointments was the bathroom. We stayed in room 114, and every time we took a shower, the entire bathroom flooded with water. This is something I would never expect in a 5 star hotel, and frankly, it’s an issue we’ve never encountered even in hotels with fewer stars. The silicone seals around the shower were also in poor condition old and crusty, clearly overdue for replacement. These kinds of details really matter, since it was a sliding and trip risk too, especially in a high end hotel, and their neglect was surprising.

Other aspects of the stay were also less than ideal. Breakfast was not included, and at €22 per person, it seemed overpriced so we didn’t have it. The pool required a reservation and could only be used for one or two hours at a time, which was inconvenient so we didn’t get a chance to use that too.

On a positive note, the staff was very nice, professional and welcoming, their efforts to make our honeymoon special did improve our stay. However, given the issues with the bathroom and the lack of attention to detail, I would hesitate to recommend this hotel as a true luxury experience.