Faustino Gran Relais & Chateaux
Menorca, Spain
Nucli Antic
Vibe
Tall arched doorways lead from medieval lanes into hidden courtyard gardens filled with native flora, bougainvillea, and quiet stone porticos.
“Restored citadel palaces”
Restored sixteenth-century aristocratic palaces connected through Ciutadella with vaulted stone ceilings and sandstone coats of arms.
Minimalist interiors by Studio Putman set against original marés sandstone walls, arched doorways, and wrought-iron staircases.
Dedicated Clefs d'Or concierges, Hermès bath amenities, bespoke boat charters, and attentive garden poolside service.
In Ciutadella's historic old quarter, steps from the cathedral and overlooking the ancient port.
“The Faustino is sophisticated, urbane, with minimalist furnishings and a natural color palette that draw the eye to the building’s original architectural details.”
Rooms
Vaulted ceilings and marés sandstone frame pared-back interiors, finished with wooden shutters, freestanding marble tubs, and discreet courtyard views.
“This refurbished sixteenth-century palace in a quiet corner of Ciutadella ... looks out over cobblestoned streets on one side and the harbor on the other.”
Wellness
An ancient subterranean grotto houses a heated natural-stone pool, vaulted steam hammam, dry sauna, and cave treatment cabins.
Backstory
The hotel unites several sixteenth-century aristocratic palaces and historic residences across the old town, preserving centuries of Menorcan architecture.
Eat & drink
Casa Faustino serves island produce beneath olive trees in the garden patio, accompanied by summer evening piano music.
The neighborhood
Cobblestoned alleys wind from the front doors past the fourteenth-century cathedral down to Ciutadella's ancient, boat-lined port.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.