Owned by the Soldevila family, Hotel Sant Francesc Singular was launched this past March by Majestic Hotel Group in Majorca, Spain. The luxury boutique hotel was repurposed from a 19th century manor home by Maria Jose Cabré of Barcelona-based MJC Arquitectura, and  features a timeless aesthetic that honored its key historic qualities.

Guests enter upon a lobby floor decked out in locally sourced polished stone and black granite laid out in a checkerboard pattern. The original ceiling’s intricate geometric molding was retained and restored in a slate color.

A stone fireplace with an inset candle installation serves as the lobby’s focal point, and juxtaposes antique mirrors and glass box-like light fixtures.

With its neutral color palette, an adjacent reception area features a statement art piece and connects to an open central courtyard.

The signature Quadrat restaurant includes a subterranean dining area with poured concrete ceilings that arch above hand-stitched linen-upholstered seating and banquettes.

A separate dining area above features white wood-beam ceilings and rear-garden views. Ornate cast-iron horse hitches were retained, “in our quest to relay the past use of the space to where we are today,” says Cabré.

Select rooms and suites feature slanting wood-beam ceilings and upholstered headboards that span the length of one wall with minimalist light fixtures.

Ceiling frescos in certain rooms were preserved and bear romantic nature-inspired motifs.

The hotel’s highlight is a three-level rooftop area with an approximately 30-foot-long pool and natural sandstone tiling. “The biggest challenge was preserving the building’s original architectural beauty,” says Cabré. “But the feel of the house is relatively unspoiled.”