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Reads Hotel and Vespasian Spa
Address: Santa Maria, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
Facilities: Yoga | Spa | Pool | Gym
Rates from: thb (Enter dates on the right for prices)
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The Venue
The manor dates back to the 16th century and had fallen into disrepair when ex-lawyer Vivian Read bought it fifteen years ago. He and
his family have personally brought the place back to life and at least one of them is always to be found around the hotel, getting to
know their guests and ensuring that everything is running as it should. The ground floor houses a number of impressive salons such as
the ‘blue room’ which is painted like a summer's day, hot air balloons drifting through the clouds around your head. The furniture is
overstuffed and formal, the rooms and corridors decorated with antiques and display cabinets of porcelain. There are also a number of
sculptures around the place, all for sale.
Outside you will find a pool planted round with palm trees, an upstairs terrace where you can dine in the summer (but not breakfast in
the spring, which is a shame) and an outbuilding which houses the magnificent heated indoor pool. There is also a Jacuzzi alongside the
pool, a sauna and small gym.
Extra beds are available on request, however this hotel does not cater for children under 14 years old.
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Accommodation
The 23 rooms and suites are all individual, some looking over the gardens to the front, others back to the pool. Having a private terrace
is well worth it.
Double number 20 is a charming feminine room with pink walls and a huge tiled bathroom.
For those feeling regal, there is the dark purple King Suite with its grand bed positioned for best views out of the window. Even better
is the soon-to-be-finished Moroccan Suite, painted a fabulous colour blue and with a private terrace.
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Food
Eating at Reads Hotel is an experience in itself, and certainly worth doing once even if you are not staying here. The large dining room
features soaring arches and fantastical trompe l’oeil paintings on the walls in the style of the 17th-century Italian masters. The
much-celebrated food comes from Michelin chef Marc Fosh who has devised a menu which is "a blend of traditional French, modern Mediterranean and
Asian minimalism". His ‘culinary philosophy’ involves using only the best fresh local produce and no butter and cream.
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Yoga
A weekly class is held at the hotel - currently on wednesdays.
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Spa Treatments
The Vespasian Spa is a luxurious sanctuary, which provides the perfect tranquil environment to relax and unwind. Within the
wellness area enjoy the benefits of a full Thermal Circuit offering Ice Room, Herbal Steam, Sauna, Laconium, Foot Reflexology Podium and
Sensation Showers. The 100m2 heated indoor pool with hydrotherapy massage activities and dedicated swimming area is complimented by the
six person Hydro-pool.
The cardio vascular gymnasium, deep relaxation room, three treatment rooms and one VIP Suite for couples, completes the facilities found
under this one roof.
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Other Activities
Local Culture, Tennis, Hiking, Local Markets, Shopping, Museums, Theatre, Concerts, Festivals, Street cafés and bars .
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Location
Only 20 minutes from the airport & Palma, surrounded by 20,000m2 of landscaped gardens, including its own vineyard The hotel is situated
at the foot of the Tramuntana Mountains.
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Getting There
Read's is located at the foot of the Tramuntana Mountains, between Luca and Santa Maria, which runs along the west coast of the Island
from the northern tip to the south coast. Only 20 minutes from the airport and Palma and connected also to Son Sant Joan International
Airport .
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