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Sant Francesc

This is a mansion from the late nineteenth century built by an "Indiano" –the term used colloquially for a Spaniard who made his fortune in the Americas– which we were asked to renovate so as to create a five-star boutique hotel.

The biggest challenge in a project of this type is to be able to successfully implement a different use from the one that the building originally had without losing the construction's original charisma. 

We aimed to showcase the existing spaces while rehabilitating the original elements and creating new spaces and connections that improve those already in existence.

Particularly successful was our idea to connect the old basements with the back patio and to renovate one of the mansion's original water cisterns, giving it a new use as a gym.

Especially interesting is the roof, where we were not able to alter the original configuration yet managed to install a swimming pool with a sundeck at the height of the pinnacles and the baroque façade of the neighbouring Sant Francesc Basilica Church.

The 43 rooms gradually took shape based on the building's morphology, each one being unique, some of which are as special as the suite located in the main living room of the mansion (complete with its original polychrome ceilings) and the tower suite that occupies the tower from which, in years gone by, the arrival of merchant ships was watched for.

The inner courtyards and the garden have been recovered, creating an oasis within the city and reclaiming spaces for the general public that had long been forgotten until now.

Sophisticated interior design by Maria José Cabrer and the gardening of XXXX top off the complex, which in its whole is one of the best boutique hotels of the moment and a recipient of multiple international awards as the best luxury hotel.

Ana Esteve, AELAND, landscaper.

Maria José Cabré, interior designer.

Location
Palma, Mallorca

Client
Naboga Capital

Colaborations
Interior design by María José Cabré and landscaping by Aina Esteve

Status
Finished

Year
2013

Area
3.140m2

View of the upper terrace with chill out area, pool and views of the city at Sant Francesc Hotel Boutique during sunset
View of the upper terrace with chill out area, pool and views of the city at Sant Francesc Hotel Boutique during sunset
Detail view of cream facade and balconies and windows with dark details
Detail view of cream facade and balconies and windows with dark details
Overhead view of the upper terrace with rectangular pool and surrounded by an area for sunbathing, sitting, and a covered chillout area
Overhead view of the upper terrace with rectangular pool and surrounded by an area for sunbathing, sitting, and a covered chillout area
Detail view of the pool and covered chillout area at the Sant Francesc Hotel boutique during sunset with views of the city
Detail view of the pool and covered chillout area at the Sant Francesc Hotel boutique during sunset with views of the city
View of the interior patio with olive trees, stone floors and large windows with dark details
View of the interior patio with olive trees, stone floors and large windows with dark details
Nadir view of the interior facade of the Sant Francesc Hotel boutique
Nadir view of the interior facade of the Sant Francesc Hotel boutique
Detail of the hall with the front desk and majestic stairs at Sant Francesc Hotel Boutique
Detail of the hall with the front desk and majestic stairs at Sant Francesc Hotel Boutique
Detail of the ceiling painting with flowers and birds and a modern round bulb lamp
Detail of the ceiling painting with flowers and birds and a modern round bulb lamp
Detail view of the set tables in the restaurant and arched cream ceilings
Detail view of the set tables in the restaurant and arched cream ceilings
Detail of one of the rooms with a double bed, a sitting area with a dark table, and a balcony with glass and dark wooden doors
Detail of one of the rooms with a double bed, a sitting area with a dark table, and a balcony with glass and dark wooden doors
Another view of a room with a double bed, a balcony and details on the ceiling, a bookshelves and an area with a table and two armchairs
Another view of a room with a double bed, a balcony and details on the ceiling, a bookshelves and an area with a table and two armchairs
Detail of one of the rooms with a double bed, a sitting area with a dark table, and a courtain balcony
Detail of one of the rooms with a double bed, a sitting area with a dark table, and a courtain balcony
Map of the situation of Sant Francesc Hotel Boutique
Map of the situation of Sant Francesc Hotel Boutique
illustration of the hall of Sant Francest Hotel Boutique
illustration of the hall of Sant Francest Hotel Boutique