There are hotels that have become heroes of an era and have become part of the history of the place where they are located. This is the case of one of Marbella’s most emblematic figures, Monterosopened in 1962 and now opens a … A comprehensive reform that enhances its unique character and highlights its identity.
The enterprise is reborn under the brand kempton, Of American origin and part of the luxury and lifestyle hotel group of the English IHG Hotels & Resorts (Six Senses, Regent, Intercontinental). In addition Add a building As for the original structure, the renovation of Kimpton Los Monteros represents a completely new design based on… Geometric shapes, modern art And one Very Mediterranean color palette Which moves between blue, green, ochre, and clay.
The five-star luxury hotel is located north of the historic center of Marbella Exceptional locationWith the sea in front of it, it is a 500 meter walk through the quiet streets of Los Monteros, with the Santa Clara and Marbella golf courses just across the road.
Following a refurbishment prior to its reopening this year, by award-winning Barcelona studio El Equipo Creativo, the resort has become 195 rooms, 60 of which are suitesMost of them have terraces and beach views. These private rooms – ranging in size from 65 to 125 square meters – are decorated with plenty of white and light, as well as natural materials and colors that follow the Mediterranean style of the entire hotel, by Cristina Carulla Studio.
Gastronomy
The institution that was A real hit in the 70s It returns to its path with force, assuming this vibrant and fun style at the same time, while betting on gastronomy, design and luxury as attractions.
Thus, his entire proposal in this first section falls into the hands of the famous Chef Jose Carlos Garcia, Who has a Michelin star in the restaurant and his name is in Malaga. The hotel’s main dining room, rockroseis dedicated to Mediterranean cuisine, with Andalusian dishes such as gazpacho and other typical soups or grilled seafood and fish, while the Escondido rooftop serves cocktails and Mexican food next to a towering pool, and the Azul Lounge Bar, where a full buffet and à la carte breakfast is served, offers rations, tapas, mixed drinks and live music in the evening.
In the main pool, surrounded by hammocks and deck chairs, there is also a bar, Costa Club, and the food offer is completed with the now famous restaurant La Cabane Beach Clubwhich reopened before renovation thanks to Dolce & Gabbana in the design and Dani Garcia in the kitchen.
Wellness and fitness
Kimpton Los Monteros enhances the physical and mental well-being of its guests and visitors in this second life. He does it with Your spaThere is a water circuit and treatment cabins in cooperation with the French brand Codeage Parisan expert in formulating personal compounds with advanced active ingredients.
And also with A sports club Independent, open 24 hours, program Yoga Which includes a mat in every room along with individual or group lessons and a daily morning session. The hotel also has a tennis court – and lessons – tennis and padel, service Bicycles Free and widespread Reasons With trees and flowers where you can relax.
The swimming pool at the renovated Marbella hotel Kimpton Los Monteros
Art group
he art It’s not a minor issue at the Kimpton Hotel in Marbella. The collection is arranged in different spaces up to Nearly 800 works by contemporary Andalusian artists National and international projection. It was designed by Red House Art with the idea of enhancing the image of freshness and modernity of the renovation and adding visual narrative to the concept of identity, luxury and emotion.
The collection includes original works, installations and limited editions by artists such as Santiago Picatost, Manuel León, María Jiménez Siqueiros, Little, Norberto Gil, Fernando Clemente, Ricardo Linares, La Coloreria SVQ, Monique Bastianz and Marta de Pablos.
Sixty-three years after its opening, Los Monteros is now… “Pet friendly” It also provides rooms for events and corporate meetings.
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