Los Monteros Hotel Reopens Under Kimpton Brand
The iconic five-star Los Monteros hotel in Marbella is set to reopen its doors on 25 February, now under the American luxury brand Kimpton, a part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio. The reopening follows a comprehensive refurbishment, as per exclusive details shared with SUR.
Complete Transformation of the Luxury Pioneer
The luxury pioneer on the Costa del Sol had shut its doors at the end of 2022 for a complete makeover. The revamped five-star hotel now features 195 rooms, including sixty suites, many of which offer large terraces and Mediterranean views.
Preserving the Essence of Los Monteros
Kimpton Hotels has modernised this legendary hotel while maintaining the essence of Los Monteros and its hedonistic and casual atmosphere. The brand is known for its casual and modern luxury, offering unexpected experiences and highlighting its eclectic atmosphere, local culture connection, and a ‘human to human’ approach.
Historic Hotel with a Star-Studded Past
The hotel first opened in Marbella in 1962 and was one of Spain’s first five-star hotels, serving as a retreat for royalty, musicians, and Hollywood stars. Located just 500 metres from the beach, the Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella emphasises gastronomy, with its restaurants and bars being “the heart of the experience”.
Michelin-Starred Chef at the Helm
Michelin-starred chef José Carlos García, a Malaga native, has been appointed as the resort’s Executive Chef. The dining options are diverse, with a restaurant, a terrace, a lounge bar, a pool bar, and a beach club for guests and visitors.
Space for Conferences and Events
Gastronomy will also be a key feature in a 470-metre space for conferences, congresses, and events, which includes four meeting rooms, totalling over 1,200 square metres, the largest of which can accommodate 350 people.
Continuing the Legacy of La Cabane
La Cabane by Dolce & Gabbana beach club will continue to be managed by the Mosh group and with Malaga-born chef Dani García. The opening will be presented to the media on 6 March and will mark a new milestone as it will be the first time that the luxury brand Kimpton, a pioneer in the concept of boutique hotels, has landed in Andalucía.
Flagship of the Brand in Southern Europe
The hotel is owned by Bain Capital and Stoneweg in asset management, whose objective is for the Marbella hotel to be the “the flagship of this brand in southern Europe”. The hotel’s El Corzo restaurant was the first in Spain to receive a Michelin star.
First Centre to Have a Golf Course in Marbella
As a visionary in tourism, it also focused on sports, becoming the first centre to have a golf course in Marbella, the current Río Real, and the owners created a tennis club and an equestrian club, which was a revolution at the time.
La Cabane Beach Club: An International Reference
Its innovative character made it become an international reference with La Cabane beach club; one of the first of its kind in the world and the first on the Costa del Sol. Already in 1965 it was possible to enjoy this space by the sea, which was later copied in other places, thanks to its success. The first to visit it were the former Spanish King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, who were prince and princess at the time. In fact, it has also welcomed Queen Ingrid of Denmark, Michael Jackson, Julio Iglesias, Camilo José Cela, Baron Von Thyssen, Lola Flores, Sean Connery, Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith.
