# Opening of first five-star hotel in Murcia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/opening-of-first-five-star-hotel-in-murcia
> Updated: 2026-09-13T15:30:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Barceló Hotel Group has opened Palacio San Juan, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, in Murcia, Spain. This establishment marks the first five-star hotel located in the city’s historic center.

Housed in the former Palacio de Floridablanca, the property is owned by Grupo Fuertes. The project involved an extensive restoration of the neoclassical building to preserve its architectural heritage, including features such as the Arco de San Juan. The hotel offers 70 rooms and suites, a rooftop terrace with a panoramic pool, and various dining spaces intended to integrate local gastronomy and culture with luxury tourism.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Palacio San Juan opens as Murcia's first five-star hotel

Barceló Hotel Group has opened Palacio San Juan, the first five-star hotel in Murcia, following a full restoration of the historic Palacio de Floridablanca.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palacio-san-juan-opens-as-murcias-first-five-star-hotel

### 2026-09-08: Murcia opens first five-star hotel in Palacio de Floridablanca

Barceló Hotel Group has opened Palacio San Juan, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, the first five-star hotel in Murcia's historic center, located in the restored Palacio de Floridablanca.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/murcia-opens-first-five-star-hotel-in-palacio-de-floridablanca

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