Costa del Sol News
If the walls of this legendary hotel in Malaga could talk, they would reveal secrets of Michael Jackson, Audrey Hepburn, and even the very own Lola Flores. The Hotel Los Monteros opened its doors in 1962 in Marbella and was one of the first hotels in Spain to be recognized with the five-star Grand Luxury category. It thus became the quintessential hotel of that Marbella of the 70s, which was experiencing its golden age. The King of Pop stayed there back in 1988, fleeing from paparazzi before his first concert in Marbella. Deborah Kerr, Sean Connery, Richard Burton, Luis Miguel Dominguín, Elisabeth Taylor, Antonio Banderas, and Julio Iglesias also stayed here. After 60 years, it closed its doors in October 2022 to undergo an almost complete renovation. It will reopen under the Kimpton brand and the name Kimpton Los Monteros: "It is a tribute to the Mediterranean, a tribute to the golden years of the Marbella of the 70s. A 5-star hotel in Marbella that embodies the ultimate expression of iconic luxury, merging the warmth and connection of the Kimpton brand in the most exclusive area of the Costa del Sol," the hotel states.
The remodeling of the new Los Monteros has respected its original architecture and maintained its main entrance, its inner courtyard, its legendary pool, and its brutalist-style building. However, the renovation included the construction of a new building that has added two floors of rooms. Thus, moving from the 35 rooms the old hotel had to 195, of which 60 are suites and 70 are duplex rooms that reach up to 125 square meters with large terraces and sea views.
The hotel has four dining areas. Two of them bear the stamp of José Carlos García, joined by the Azul Lounge Bar, a hidden Rooftop, a pool bar, and the La Cabane beach club designed by Dolce & Gabbana. As a curiosity, the current Emeritus Kings, still being princes, were among the first to enjoy 'La Cabane' beach.
The Kimpton also does not neglect the well-being of its guests, thus it features an indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath, hammam, and foot bath, in addition to five treatment rooms and beauty services with formulas personally crafted after a complete skin diagnosis by its own MyCodage laboratory.
The price of these rooms varies depending on the type of accommodation and the services included in each. Rates range from 500 to 2,500 euros per night.
The most affordable option is a basic room for two people, priced from 495 euros. On the other hand, those looking for something more exclusive can opt for a duplex studio with sea views, available from 600 euros.
At the highest end of the offer is the luxurious Marbella Suite, a spectacular accommodation of 124 square meters that reaches 2,500 euros per night.
