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Riviera Hotel Menorca: A 1970s Italian Seaside Revival in Ciutadella

architecture-design · 2026-08-08

The Riviera Hotel Menorca, a boutique establishment with 14 rooms located in Ciutadella, has debuted in the previous Hotel Madrid, showcasing a 1970s Italian Riviera style. Designed by Ilmiodesign and managed by Oscar Paradís Medina, it offers a fresh take on traditional Balearic minimalism. Founders Andrea Spada and Michele Corbani were inspired by the lively Italian Riviera Romagnola. The exterior features orange bands, while the interiors highlight terrazzo, retro stripes, and curved shapes. Facilities include a pool, a restaurant by the pool, a wellness area on the rooftop, and day passes for visitors. Room types include Double Piccola, Double Deluxe, Junior Suite, and Suite Riviera. Situated at Carrer de Madrid, 60, 07760 Ciutadella, Menorca has been a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 1993. Staff don whimsical T-shirts that embody the hotel's character. Review by Sofia de la Cruz, Wallpaper* Travel Editor, Young Arts Journalist of the Year 2026.

Key facts

  • Riviera Hotel Menorca is a 14-room boutique hotel in Ciutadella, Menorca, Spain.
  • The hotel occupies the former Hotel Madrid.
  • Interiors are by Ilmiodesign, with Oscar Paradís Medina overseeing construction.
  • Design inspiration comes from the Italian Riviera Romagnola of the 1970s.
  • The hotel features orange bands on the façade, terrazzo, curved forms, and retro stripes.
  • All 14 rooms have private outdoor spaces and are in four categories: Double Piccola, Double Deluxe, Junior Suite, and Suite Riviera.
  • The hotel has a poolside restaurant, rooftop wellness area, and offers day passes for non-guests.
  • Menorca was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1993.
  • The hotel is located at Carrer de Madrid, 60, 07760 Ciutadella, Illes Balears, Spain.
  • Sofia de la Cruz, Travel Editor at Wallpaper*, wrote the review.

Entities

Artists

  • Andrea Spada
  • Michele Corbani
  • Oscar Paradís Medina
  • Sofia de la Cruz

Institutions

  • Ilmiodesign
  • Wallpaper*
  • UNESCO
  • Chartered Institute of Journalists

Locations

  • Menorca
  • Ciutadella
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Italian Riviera Romagnola
  • Carrer de Madrid, 60, 07760 Ciutadella, Illes Balears, Spain

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