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wood give a mid-century chic feel to the rooms, each enhanced by
natural light pouring in through the direct patio access. Handmade
terracotta breeze blocks and tiles create rippling shadows and textured
surfaces, and rattan chairs and occasional tables evoke the local craft
ateliers of the Costa Brava. With splashes of colour and handspun
textiles, the overall feel is at the same time casually glamorous and
effortlessly cool.

The public and social spaces
Casa Heras, the hotel’s restaurant, is inspired by the social and
hospitality areas of the original palace and adapted to modern lifestyle
and comfort. Like the rest of the hotel, modern art and objects elevate
the spaces, as seen in the whimsical wall murals created by Joana
Santamans, and bespoke ceramic pieces from the artisan Núria
Gimbernat.

Sparkling copper pots and pans placed on an antique dresser fill the
dining room, while high-quality tables, chairs, and fittings denote a
timeless modern feel. Adjacent to this, El Salon provides a space for
a cocktails and intimate conversation, surrounded by vestiges of the
palau’s ancient walls. La Biblioteca (library) is a distinguished space
conceived for private banquets and meetings around a beautiful oval
marble table.

The designers intended La Placeta to be a little more disruptive,
and the idea of re-introducing the palace to the social life of the city
was essential to the project. Cradled by stone arches and an original
staircase, La Placeta presents a place to meet and chatter around
zesty-coloured armchairs and tables that are full of personality.

Adjacent to La Placeta is the reception room, where guests check in
at a bespoke Yves Klein blue reception table, set under a blossoming
golden chandelier. This composition sets the tone for the rest of the
hotel - a concept that balances history and modernity, formality
and informality, and offers a unique and welcoming base while
experiencing the rich history and culture of Girona.

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