Luxury hotel · Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Hotel Sant Francesc

Hotel Sant Francesc occupies a restored 19th-century mansion in Palma’s historic center, with 42 rooms and suites, contemporary art, Quadrat restaurant and a rooftop pool and bar.

About Hotel Sant Francesc

Hotel Sant Francesc, five stars in a mansion in Palma

Hotel Sant Francesc occupies a mansion of the mid-19th century, built in 1860, in Plaza Sant Francesc in the historic center of Palma de Mallorca. The building, which belonged to the Mallorcan family Alomar, has been restored respecting original elements such as beams, stone floors, woodwork, frescoes and wall paintings. The property is presented as a unique hotel combining architecture, design and contemporary art.

Rooms and suites

The property has 42 spacious and bright rooms and suites with wooden beams, restored original frescoes and contemporary art. The rooms offer views of Plaza Sant Francesc, the hotel garden or the traditional Mallorcan courtyard. The offer is organized into several categories:

  • Superior: 25 m2, on the ground floor, first and second; some overlooking the garden or the Mallorcan courtyard.
  • Deluxe: 25 m2, on the ground floor, first and second; some overlooking the garden or the Mallorcan courtyard.
  • Privilege: 35 m2, bright, some with balcony.
  • Singular Junior Suite: 40 m2, equipped with bathtub; some with balcony overlooking the olive trees of the Mallorcan courtyard.
  • Junior Suite Sant Francesc: 35 m2 on the main floor, with a French balcony overlooking the Basilica of Plaza Sant Francesc.
  • La Torre Studio: 60 m2 distributed over three levels, with panoramic views and an outdoor hot tub.
  • Suite Sant Francesc: 60 m2 on the main floor, with original frescoes from the 19th century restored and two French balconies overlooking the Plaza Sant Francesc and its basilica.

Restaurant, bars and terrace

The hotel has several food and drink spaces. Quadrat Restaurant & Garden offers a culinary journey led by chef Àlvar Albaladejo, with new textures, reworked ingredients and influences from different Mediterranean cuisines, and includes a tasting menu. Rooftop Terrace & Pool Bar occupies a terrace in the old town of Palma with panoramic views of the city, cocktail service and creative cuisine. The Lobby Bar, integrated into the Mallorcan courtyard, combines original architectural elements of the house-palace with avant-garde design and presents itself as a meeting point for guests and visitors.

Art and design

The decoration includes a select collection of contemporary art and photography designed specifically for the hotel, with works by artists such as Guillem Nadal and Jordi Alcaraz, which coexist with designer furniture by Philippe Starck or Gordon Guillaumier, among others. The neoclassical building of 1860 preserves frescoes and restored mural paintings.

Location and environment

The hotel is located in Plaza Sant Francesc, a few meters from the Cathedral, the Royal Palace of the Almudaina and the Lonja. The area, one of the oldest in the city, was known as Madina Mayurqa in Muslim times. From the establishment you can walk to restaurants, museums, art galleries and shops.

Experiences and services

The hotel offers experiences linked to art, history and Mallorca, as well as a cycling service with high-quality bicycle hire, conventional or electric, and local expert guides under the name Medfeel® Premium Cycling, with routes departing from Palma. The property is listed as a member of SLH and was recognized with the Conde Nast Traveler Award 2019, according to its own presentation.

Reservations and contact

The official website indicates a guaranteed best-rate guarantee and advantages for direct reservations: immediate confirmation in real time, early check-in and a 3 p.m. check-out subject to availability, welcome glass of cava, no booking fee, availability in all categories until the last room and suite, and access to exclusive promotions and rates. The catalog showed a special fall offer with discount for stays from October 18th, minimum stay of two nights and exclusive booking on the website. The hotel also has a contact channel for job applications.

Location and contact

Plaza Sant Francesc, 5, 07001 Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain · Phone: +34 971 495 000 · Email: info@hotelsantfrancesc.com

In brief

Luxury hotel in a restored Palma mansion