Faustino Gran, Relais & Châteaux
Ciutadella, Spain
★ Verified by our editors · July 2026
The verdict
A 16th-century merchant's palace in the heart of Ciutadella's old town, turned into a polished Relais & Châteaux boutique. Twenty-four fresh, simple rooms around a courtyard, a small spa and a saltwater pool in the garden, and the chef-led Fuego restaurant — the best base for Menorca's most beautiful town, steps from the harbour and cathedral.
Travellers who want a design-led, service-first base in Ciutadella's old town, with the harbour on foot.
You want a pool-and-beach resort or countryside quiet — this is an urban palace hotel in the old town.
Book a courtyard-facing room for quiet, and have dinner at Fuego before a walk down to Ciutadella's harbour at sunset.
The rooms
Twenty-four fresh, pared-back rooms and suites inside a restored 16th-century merchant's palace, blending original stone and beams with clean contemporary design; quieter rooms face the internal courtyard. A Relais & Châteaux level of finish and service.
The setting
In the heart of Ciutadella's honey-stone old town in western Menorca, steps from the cathedral, the palaces and the beautiful harbour. A small spa and a saltwater pool in the garden provide the calm; the town's restaurants and bars are on the doorstep.
The food
The Fuego restaurant, led by chef Matías Salvia, cooks local, vegetable-forward and open-fire cuisine; the setting and service are pure Relais & Châteaux.
Getting there
About 45 minutes from Menorca (Maó) airport. Ciutadella's old town is pedestrian-friendly — arrive by taxi and walk; public parking is nearby rather than on site. A car helps for the beaches.
Good to know
A Relais & Châteaux member and an urban boutique — come for Ciutadella itself rather than a resort. The pool is a garden saltwater pool, not a lap pool. Great for a town-and-culture base or either side of a rural stay.
