Hotel Riu San Francisco

Located on a street lined with vibey bars, restaurants, and nightclubs, Hotel Riu San Francisco offers a quiet sanctuary from the lively Promenade. The lobby is bright and airy, with contemporary design, simple furniture, white and turquoise patterned walls, and sea-themed artwork. The white and turquoise color scheme flows throughout the entire property, creating a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere throughout. The large restaurant includes modern furniture, with both indoor and outside seating -- guests are assigned specific seats for dinners throughout their stay at the hotel, creating a rather structured atmosphere. Breakfasts are more casual, as is the lounge bar and poolside snack-bar. Evening entertainment is provided, with live music and performers, though it's not a great highlight among guests. With an adult-only policy, the vast majority of guests are vacationing couples.

Hotel Riu San Francisco is located right on the Playa de Palma beachfront, separated only by the Promenade. The Promenade stretches for 15km, offering a beautiful place to stroll. There are numerous shops along the Promenade, including clothing, souvenirs, and handcrafted goods. The hotel is surrounded by lively bars, nightclubs, and restaurants -- it's important to note that the street can get quite rowdy at night. La Porciuncula Church is just a six-minute walk away from the hotel and El Arenal Beach a 15-minute walk. With a bus stop right outside the hotel, public transport is easily accessible. The center of Palma can be reached within a 15-minute drive. It's a 10-minute drive to Palma de Majorca Airport.

The 165 guest rooms at Hotel Riu San Fancisco are simple, with a fresh palette of colors, and all of the basic amenities one would need -- though the square footage is slightly on the small side. Rooms only come in Double or Suites, which include an additional lounge area with sofa bed. Decor is classic, mostly white with turquoise accents on the artwork, walls, and bedspreads. The bed, side tables, and work desk have modern lines. All rooms include air-conditioning, ceiling fans, flat-screen TVs, minibars, safes, telephones, and free Wi-Fi -- though there are no in-room tea- or coffee-making facilities. Each room has a small furnished balcony with street and sea views. Bathrooms are modern and feature a walk-in shower, hairdryer, and toiletries. Suites have the added bonus of a hot tub.

An extensive breakfast and dinner is laid out each morning and evening in the bright and modern restaurant, which also includes a live cooking station. Both breakfasts and dinners are included in the room rate, with lunches and snacks available at an additional fee in the restaurant or lounge bar. Guests can also order drinks and snacks at the poolside snack bar. The large swimming pool is the central focus of the hotel. The pool deck is lined with ample loungers and parasols. Palm trees and small gardens add to the vibe. The hotel offers a small modern fitness center with limited cardio and weight equipment. The Wellness Centre offers a variety of treatments and massages (for an additional fee), but the sauna and whirlpool tub are free for all guests to use. There's also a games room, reading room, and evening entertainment. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. There is no on-site parking.