Occidental Puerto Banús turns its lobby into a contemporary art gallery in Marbella

The Occidental Puerto Banús hotel, located in one of Marbella’s most recognisable areas, has added contemporary art to its guest experience with a temporary exhibition by Málaga artist Marta Ruiz Ankersmit, creator of the Ankersmit brand.

The exhibition brings together more than twenty original works, including acrylic paintings on canvas, ceramic compositions and textile pieces. With this initiative, the hotel transforms part of its common areas into an exhibition space open to guests and visitors, strengthening the idea that a hotel can also become a cultural meeting point on the Costa del Sol.

Art as part of the hotel’s identity

Marta Ruiz Ankersmit’s presence at Occidental Puerto Banús is not limited to this temporary exhibition. The artist is also behind the more than 300 works that decorate the hotel’s rooms, making abstract art one of the visual elements that define the personality of the establishment.

The aim of the proposal is for guests, as well as those who visit the hotel, to find more than just a place to stay. The exhibition adds value to the customer experience and connects hospitality with local creativity.

Mediterranean and Italian gastronomy in Puerto Banús

The hotel’s gastronomic offer is also one of its main attractions. Occidental Puerto Banús features venues such as Arrozante, specialising in rice dishes and fideuás, and La Dolce Vita, an Italian trattoria advised by chef Niki Pavanelli, who holds a Michelin star.

Other spaces include Cocoa Café, designed for breakfasts, snacks, cocktails and relaxed moments, and Breeze Gastro Pool Bar, a poolside venue offering snacks, healthy recipes and locally inspired dishes.

A key location in Marbella

Located next to the main square of Puerto Banús and just minutes from the centre of Marbella, the hotel is surrounded by beaches, boutiques, restaurants, nightlife, golf courses and one of the most exclusive marinas in the Mediterranean.

This location allows the hotel to appeal both to holidaymakers and to visitors looking for a more complete experience, where accommodation is combined with gastronomy, shopping, wellbeing, culture and leisure.

A new attraction for experiential tourism

The Ankersmit exhibition comes at a time when Marbella continues to strengthen its image as a destination for experiential tourism. Beyond sun and beach, the town is adding proposals linked to art, gastronomy, quiet luxury and the Mediterranean lifestyle.

With this initiative, Occidental Puerto Banús positions itself as a hotel that offers not only a stay, but also an experience connected to its surroundings. Contemporary art becomes an added attraction for those visiting Puerto Banús and looking to discover a more cultural, sophisticated Marbella linked to local talent.

📍 Location: Occidental Puerto Banús, Marbella.
🎨 Artist: Marta Ruiz Ankersmit.
🖼️ Exhibition: more than twenty original works.
🍽️ Gastronomy: Arrozante, La Dolce Vita, Cocoa Café and Breeze Gastro Pool Bar.
🏖️ Setting: Puerto Banús, beaches, leisure, shopping and Marbella’s tourism offer.
🎯 Goal: to combine hospitality, contemporary art, gastronomy and tourism experience.

The information comes from the article published by OKDIARIO and official details from the Occidental Puerto Banús hotel.