As a part of our Spotlight
on Luxury Travel Providers series, we had the sheer pleasure of
interviewing Carlos Quereda, director of sales and marketing at the Marbella
Club Hotel, on the experience travelers receive when they visit the acclaimed
Marbella Club Hotel. Located on the glistening shores of Spain, this hotel is
one of Europe’s most enchanting destinations.
See
below for the interview:
1. How
does the Marbella Club Hotel stand apart from other luxury hotels in Spain?
The Marbella Club Hotel, located in a natural paradise on
the shores of the Mediterranean, in the heart of the Golden Mile and only five
minutes from Old Town Marbella and the world famous Puerto Banús, enjoys 325
days of sunshine. Open year round, the renowned hotel, one of the “The Leading
Small Hotels of the World,” was once the private residence of Prince Alfonso
von Hohenlohe. Since opening its doors over half a century ago, the hotel has
been regarded as the European playground for the international jet-set:
aristocrats, stars of the entertainment industry, and business and political
leaders from all over the world.
Count Rudi, who was the general manager when the hotel first
opened is still there greeting guests and VIPs as they arrive. Everyone from
the Duke of Windsor to Elizabeth Taylor to the Rolling Stones to Britney Spears
and the Beckhams have stayed there. They have a saying at the hotel “No
glossy past outshines the present. Here the good old days are what’s
happening.” And it is so true.
The beachfront retreat has it all—121 luxury bedrooms and
suites and 14 Andalusian-style villas throughout 42,000 square metres of lush
subtropical gardens, golf, riding, tennis, fitness, world-class restaurants,
stunning beach and pools and accommodation to suit the needs of any entourage,
family or couple (as well as private 2 – 5 bedroom Villas with private gardens
and pools).
In 1968, a Town & Country article is quoted as saying ‘The
Marbella people have come up with a new set of rules to live by. Daytime,
no matter how sunny and dazzling, gets the short end of the stick; after dark
is when all the sensible folk come out to shine.” And they still live by this
sentiment today—days are spent at the beach or beach club, a late afternoon
siesta is followed by dinner at midnight and then a dance club until
dawn. The Marbella Club and later Puente Romano opened some of the first
discotheques in the region.
Voted “Best Beach Hotel of Europe” by the members of the
American Express Platinum & Centurion Card, the Marbella Club Hotel offers
a wealth of experiences and activities. It is the ideal destination for male
trips and female getaways, site-seeing excursions, romantic getaways, sport and
golf vacations, family holidays, and rejuvenation and spa trips.
The Marbella Club Hotel offers a wide variety of
restaurants, bars and cafés, a beach club surrounded by palm trees and lush
gardens, private golf club, riding stables, tennis courts, state-of-the-art
fitness facility, children’s club, and the exquisite Thalasso Spa.
2. The
Marbella Club Hotel is located in the center of “the Golden Mile,” on the
southern coast of Spain. Tell us a little bit about this area and how guests
benefit from the hotel’s location.
What is known as Marbella’s Golden Mile begins at the
western edge of Marbella city and stretches to Puerto Banus. The area is
exclusive and home to some of the area’s most impressive villas and estates.
The Golden Mile is divided into two parts by a motorway that
runs through it. Along the motorway are strings of business centres, five-star
hotels, a golf course, and other services. The beachside of the motorway is
fully developed, while the mountainside is still undergoing development.
Investment opportunities in this area include spectacular views of mountain and
sea.
Urbanizations in the area’s seaside are Alhambra del Mar, La
Alcazaba, Las Torres, Los Verdiales, Marbellamar, Marina Marbella, Oasis, Rio
Verde and Santa Margarita.
On the mountainside of the motorway, the following urbanizations are currently
developing: Sierra Blanca, Nagüeles, Cascada de Camoján, Jardines Colgantes,
Marbella Hill Club, El Venero, El Batatal, La Capellania, La Virginia,
Carolina, El Vicario, Altos de Salamanca, Casas del Señorio de Marbella, Coto
Real, Ancon Sierra.
3. The
golf course at Marbella Club Hotel is absolutely stunning! What makes this golf
course unique compared to other golf courses found throughout Europe?
With its magnificent 18-hole golf course, designed by Dave
Thomas, and its superbly equipped riding stables, the Golf Resort and Riding
Stables of the Marbella Club Hotel are a haven where enthusiasts, riding fans,
and nature lovers can enjoy their favorite pastimes. It is also an ideal spot
for lovely walks among the hills and for taking in the spectacular views of the
Sierra, Gibraltar, the North African coastline, and the Mediterranean.
Seasonal watersports are available on the beach, as
well as the Puente Romano Tennis & Fitness, located at sister hotel Puente
Romano (only a 5 – 10 minute beach walk away), which includes 10 tennis and
four paddle courts and a state-of-the art Fitness Centre with a selection of
aerobic courses, saunas, and steam baths.
4.
Describe the hotel’s Thalasso Spa. Specifically, what type of experience can
visitors expect and what are the spa’s most popular signature treatments?
The Thalasso Spa is, without a doubt, one of the best spas
to be found in a major European destination. Located on the beach with the
Mediterranean at its doorstep, the spa is equipped with state-of-the-art
facilities, including a dynamic indoor seawater pool, hammams (Turkish baths),
saunas, a relaxation room, and 12 treatment rooms. Guests can also enjoy the
heated outdoor pools and the renowned Puente Romano Tennis & Fitness club.
5. Is
there anything else you would like to add?
The culinary offerings at the Marbella Club Hotel are simply
spectacular. The famous Beach Club buffet, the romantic Grill, the avant garde
MC Café, the brand new MC Beach and the delightful Pool Bar and, of course, the
Golf Resort Club House restaurant, all offer delicious dishes and the exquisite
service that characterizes the hotel.
Truly a place of magic, almost anything imaginable is
possible when it comes to romance and events at the Marbella Club Hotel. In the
past, wedding guests, honeymooners, and loving couples have been dazzled by
fireworks, entertained by performers such as Julio Iglesias, privately dined on
the shores of the Mediterranean, rode horseback through the mountains or along
the shores on a private yacht, and even danced on a glass dance floor suspended
over the pool.
About
the Marbella Club Hotel:
Marbella
Club Hotel has come to be recognized the world over as one of the most
prestigious establishments in the hotel world. And the Prince’s vision has
become reality with the Marbella Club Hotel Golf Resort & Spa that we know
today, included as it is amongst the “Leading Small Hotels of the World.”
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