THE FACTS ABOUT SON BRULL HOTEL & SPA

Impressive if somewhat severe conversion of an 18th-century former monastery near the pretty town of Pollença, incorporating chrome and polished concrete with exposed beams and shuttered windows. All 23 bedrooms are enormous, with Bang & Olufsen toys, three phones and high-speed Internet access: there's a chill-out lounge bar with a big fireplace and a gourmet restaurant, tennis courts, a swimming pool and spa, plus a golf course nearby. The most romantic room is the junior suite with its whirlpool on the terrace and freestanding Jacuzzi bath in the bedroom. COST Doubles from 237.50 euros B&B; junior suite 650 euros B&B. CONTACT Call 00 34 971 535353; www.sonbrull.com. A member of Relais & Châteaux (00 800 2000 0002; www.relaischateaux.com). The hotel is closed in December and January.