Hotel Hevresac, Menorca

Pros

• As a quiet property, there are eight rooms to choose from, all with a simple design and colorful decor.
• Though the rooms can feel a little small, two suites are available for more space—one a duplex with two separate bedrooms.
• Enjoy a daily breakfast buffet with local, organic, sustainable, and seasonal food, which the hotel sources as much as possible from small retailers.
• The hotel is one of the island's few designated biosphere hotels and focuses on sustainability with unique initiatives, such as using natural cork as insulation.
• Another sustainability focus is in the rooms, as they provide reusable glass water bottles with remineralized water, refillable for free.
• You can borrow beach supplies and yoga mats from the reception.

Cons

• The hotel focuses on creating a serene, island-like atmosphere, so there aren't any TVs in the rooms (though the reception provides complimentary tablets). With the minimalist theme, the rooms can feel a little bare.

Authenticity

The hotel was once the family house of Joan Roca i Vinent, a captain and merchant who documented Mahón from 1776 to 1826. His published work, the "Diari de Mahó," details the city's port, meteorology, and social-political events during Mahón's Enlightened period. The hotel maintains this unique history with local art, antique furnishings, and vintage decor.

Location

You'll find Hotel Hevresac on the corner of two slightly busy streets, though the property remains fairly quiet. You can easily walk to nearly all the main sites in Mahón, as you'll be just two minutes from the central square and markets, four minutes to the Cathedral, and eight minutes to the city's lively Port. You'll have plenty of restaurants, cafés, and shops within walking distance, and the airport and area beaches are both less than 20 minutes by car.

Rooms & Bathrooms

There are just eight rooms at Hotel Hevresac, all featuring a simple design with antique and/or artistic furnishings. Neutral tones blend well with colorful flooring and textiles, and some rooms have beamed ceilings, original mosaics, or stone walls. Suites add terraces and plenty of space, making them a good choice for small groups or families. The duplex options feature two floors and separate bedrooms.

Other Highlights

The hotel serves a breakfast buffet featuring local, organic, and fair-trade products from small retailers. Though you won't find TVs in the rooms, you can request a tablet anytime during your stay. You can also borrow beach umbrellas, books from the property's library, and yoga mats. Each room comes with glass water bottles with filtered and remineralized water that you can refill as much as you'd like for free.

Sustainability

As an island, Menorca is its own biosphere reserve and grants similar status to local businesses that adhere to specific regulations. Hotel Hevresac is one of just a handful of biosphere reserve hotels, which are lodgings that protect and engage with the local environment and Menorcan culture. The property uses natural cork insulation, aerothermal energy for heating and cooling, and biodegradable products, among other sustainability initiatives.