This is the modernized Los Monteros hotel in Marbella

The refurbished 5-star Gran Lujo Los Monteros hotel in Marbella expects to reach an 80% occupancy rate this Easter, following its reopening at the start of the season after being closed for two years due to a comprehensive renovation that involved an investment of over 35 million euros, as highlighted by its director, Merry Antoja.

The hotel opened its doors on February 25th in a soft opening, although the official inauguration took place this Wednesday, attended by local and regional authorities as well as representatives from the tourism sector.

“We open with great emotion and much respect. We know the legacy and what Los Monteros hotel means to Marbella over these years, its history and trajectory, and we want to give all that back to the city,” she expressed.

Antoja explained that “the hotel has been completely renovated” under the modernization decree from the Junta de Andalucía, and it has “expanded with 17 rooms and suites," increasing from 178 to 195 units. Another attraction of the refurbished 5-star is its “rooftop at the top of the new building, offering spectacular views of the city”.

Additionally, the 5-star features a conference and events room, gardens, versatile spaces and halls, a large hall capable of hosting 250 guests, a gym, pools, and a SPA currently under renovation.

The culinary offerings will be led by Michelin-starred Malaga chef José Carlos García, who will bring a “more casual, bold, and fun” touch to the dishes, aiming to “convey Malaga, Marbella, and Andalusia to all our international guests,” the director mentioned.

Occupancy for Easter

Antoja highlighted that the 5-star opens with a renewed air and a new concept of luxury, based on “personalized and unique experiences” and with the expectation of “achieving high occupancy rates” this Easter under the American brand Kimpton, aiming to “reach an 80% occupancy rate”.

As she specified, “reservations for Easter are being made now,” so the occupancy rate of the modernized hotel will depend on “last-minute bookings,” highlighting markets such as the “British, American, and the rest of Europe.” Among the customer profiles are “some regular clients who wanted to try, many loyal to the Kimpton brand, and new ones.”

Job Creation

The creation of jobs and the maintenance of some of the positions is another aspect that Antoja has highlighted about the tourist establishment, which expects “to reach about 250 or 270 employees”.

“Kimpton is a very enjoyable brand and we want to make people enjoy themselves and us too, because what we do has to be done with a lot of passion and excitement,” Antoja remarked, noting that the establishment is “open to the entire community,” both tourists and local residents.

Thus, the 5-star reopens its doors with the vision of being a “benchmark” of the American brand in Europe, offering a new concept of luxury, based on “personalized and unique experiences” with a strong local character.

“We want to bring back Los Monteros from the 70s as if it were reborn today in the pure modern Kimpton style, and above all, very genuine and very human,” the director of the renovated Los Monteros hotel clarified.

For her part, the mayor of Marbella, Ángeles Muñoz, has highlighted that the hotel’s renovation “is not only about its facilities but also its services, offering unique gastronomic and wellness proposals with the successful chef José Carlos García leading the culinary section”.