Set across three palaces dating to the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, Faustino Gran Hotel gives you a stylish, boutique stay in the heart of the small port city of Ciutadella. Stepping off the streets and through the walls of the main palace, Can Faustino, you’re immediately hit by a sense of calm with the scent of rosemary and jasmine hanging in the air. In the garden, palms, olive trees, and bougainvillea create a sensorial oasis akin to a Moroccan riad. On the terrace, the Faustino restaurant serves a menu that celebrates the region’s cuisine.
A short stroll through the narrow, cobbled streets of the old town takes you to Cal Bisbe and Can Sebastià palaces. Similarly pairing traditional elegance with modern sophistication, each one shows off an individual character through carefully curated art — we especially love the intricate bird murals on the walls and ceilings.
The bespoke rooms range from singles and doubles up to two-bedroom suites and a three-bedroom villa. The hotel also features three outdoor pools and a subterranean spa housed in an grotto, complete with rockface walls and a carved stone indoor pool.
OUR OPINION:
Faustino Gran Hotel provides a sanctuary of calm in the heart of the ancient city of Ciutadella. We love that it offers you the rare opportunity to sleep, dine, and relax within three historic palaces, the oldest dating from the 16th century.
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Rooms
Warm shades of green, terracotta, and ochre combine with rustic wood and traditional white stone walls throughout the rooms, echoing the hues and textures of the Menorcan landscape. The design reflects the architecture of these palaces while providing modern comforts at every turn. The hotel offers nine room categories, spread across the three palaces, all with en suite bathrooms. Many of the rooms can accommodate families. The larger suites have a terrace with views across the historic rooftops. For extended groups, the three-bedroom villa has its own pool and kitchen.
Location
The hotel provides a central base for wandering the medieval streets of Ciutadella old town, once the capital of Menorca. It’s just a short walk to the 14th-century Gothic cathedral, and five minutes from the port. Staff are on hand to help you transport your luggage along the cobbled streets linking the palace buildings.
Food and drink
- Continental breakfast served daily on the patio of each palace.
- Summer guests can enjoy a breakfast buffet in the courtyard of Can Faustino.
- Faustino restaurant serves a simple lunch menu on the patio or by the pool from 12.30–3.30pm.
- Dinner is served on the Can Faustino terrace from 7.30pm, featuring dishes with a regional focus.
Families
- Extra beds for children aged four and over available in some rooms.
- Children’s menu offered in the restaurant.
- Cot hire on request.
Facilities and activities
- Spa with treatments infused by the aromas of the island.
- Indoor subterranean pool, sauna, and hammam.
- Well-equipped gym.
- Three outdoor swimming pools.
- Access to the hotel’s country club, a 15-minute drive away.
- Boats for hire to explore the coastline.
- Picnic service on request.
- Bike hire.
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Menorca and nearby places
- The Balearic Islands 84 kilometers away
- Palma 113 kilometers away
- Mallorca 113 kilometers away
- Barcelona 209 kilometers away
- Girona 236 kilometers away
- Cava wine region 238 kilometers away
- Ibiza 240 kilometers away
- Montserrat 245 kilometers away
- Catalonia 264 kilometers away
- La Rioja 596 kilometers away