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Aloft Makes a Splash in the Spanish Capital Madrid with New Rockwell-Designed Hotel

Aloft Hotels, Marriott International's hotel brand for music fans and tech-savvy travellers, brings a new beat to Spain this month with the opening of Aloft Madrid Gran Vía. Located in the vibrant heart of the capital, the new hotel is a stone's throw from hotspots including the iconic Plaza de España, the hip neighbourhood of Malasaña and Chueca overflowing with restaurants and bars, and the shopping district of Gran Via. Designed by world-class architecture firm the Rockwell Group, the property's tech-forward, future-proofed design is aimed at the next generation of travelers, juxtaposed against the rich history of Gran Vía.

Aloft
Madrid, Spain
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Innside Brings Modern Flair To Calvia Beach, Mallorca

Meliá Hotels International, Spain's largest hotel group, will introduce its new Calviá Beach hotel this summer, marking a new era for the INNSiDE by Meliá portfolio. INNSiDE Calviá Beach will spearhead the brand's evolution of its design-led lifestyle and resort hotels, allowing guests more freedom to relax and explore, whether they are travelling for work or leisure, while focusing on sustainability.

INNSIDE
Calvià, Spain
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HIP Signs With Room Mate Hotels to Open Pax Barracuda in Palma de Mallorca

Hotel Investment Partners (HIP), the largest owner of hotel resorts in Spain, has signed an agreement with Room Mate Hotels, the chain owned by Kike Sarasola, to manage the new Pax Barracuda hotel in Palma de Mallorca. The agreement involves two hotels (Calviá Dreams and Barracuda), which HIP will convert into one by investing EUR23 million in a full-scale refurbishment and repositioning project. The opening of this new hotel will mark the renowned Spanish chain, Room Mate Hotels' debut in the world of hotel resort management.

Room Mate hotels
Magalluf, Spain
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Sir Victor - Catalan cool

Opening on Barcelona's Passeig de Gràcia, Sir Victor hotel stands as a striking homage to the unique physical and spiritual landscape of the Catalan capital. Behind its undulating façade, the hotel's core concept is shaped by the unique character of this vibrant, multicultural city and the region beyond—from an art collection that includes work by the likes of Antoni Muntadas, to a concept store that supports local, emerging designers. A myriad of inclusive social spaces is framed by an aesthetic that mirrors the diverse topography of the city, the result of a collaborative effort by renowned design studio Baranowitz + Kronenberg and Sir Hotel's in-house creative team. To top it all off, Sir Victor's sun-soaked rooftop cocktail bar and lounge is an urban oasis bedecked with playful textiles and lush greenery, making it the perfect perch from which to soak up the thrilling beat of the streets below.

Design Hotels
Barcelona, Spain
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AMResorts Opens First Property in Europe

AMResorts has opened its first Secrets-branded property in Europe: the Secrets Mallorca Villamil Resort & Spa in Spain. The property, which is in the town of Peguera on the island of Mallorca, is currently owned and operated by Spain-based hotel group Hesperia Hotels & Resorts, and it marks the first Secrets property in Europe and a milestone in AMResorts' ongoing European expansion.

Secrets Resorts & Spas
Peguera, Spain
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Hard Rock Hotels to Open to the Beat of Barcelona

Hard Rock International continues growing its European hotel portfolio, announcing the development of Hard Rock Hotel Barcelona. The brand is set to bring its signature musical flair to the shores of Barcelona in a €200 million new hotel to be developed on the last available seaside plot in metropolitan Barcelona. Construction of the 504-room hotel will begin in late 2019, set to open on the shores of Barcelona in early 2022.

Hard Rock
Barcelona, Spain
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Christoph Schmidinger has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Madrid

In advance of the highly anticipated opening of the first Four Seasons hotel in Spain, Christoph Schmidinger has been appointed opening General Manager to oversee the new luxury hotel set to open in late 2019. Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Madrid will be located in the heart of the historical city centre, converting several spectacular heritage buildings into a 200-room hotel and 22 Private Residences.

Four Seasons
Madrid, Spain
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Opening of Boutique Hotel El Llorenç in Palma de Mallorca

El Llorenç Parc de la Mar is set in the heart of La Calatrava, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Palma, Mallorca. Scheduled to open this summer, the hotel offers 33 exclusive guest rooms, an infinity pool on the multi-terraced rooftop and a cocktail bar. Whether relaxing in Balinese style sunbeds, or stopping by for drinks, guests will enjoy sweeping views of Palma Bay, the Cathedral and charming rooftops of the old town. Wellness facilities will feature spa treatments from the luxury Spanish brand Natura Bissé and an indoor poo l. Dining options include DINS Santi Taura, a new destination restaurant from one of the island's most respected chefs, and restaurant TANNUR which will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner in a modern-day bistro setting.

El Llorenç Parc de la Mar
Palma, Spain
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Higuerón Hotel Málaga, Curio Collection by Hilton Set to Open This Summer Following €22 Million Renovation

This summer, Málaga's hotel sector will experience a revolution with the launch of the new Higuerón Hotel Málaga, Curio Collection by Hilton. Following a €22 million investment which will see the hotel undergo a full renovation, the hotel will re-open under the Curio Collection by Hilton brand later this year following a conversion from DoubleTree by Hilton.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton
Benalmádena, Spain