How is the hotel that Messi bought in the most exclusive ski center in Spain

07/05/2020 - 15:39

• Clarín.com
• travels

MIM Hotels, a chain owned by Lionel Messi that has managed the Majestic Hotel group since 2017, announced the reopening of its three hotels, in Sitges (Barcelona), Ibiza and Mallorca , and the expansion of its portfolio with the purchase of a fourth hotel next to the exclusive Baqueira Beret ski center (Lleida).

The Himalaia Baqueira Hotel will start operating next European winter  under the MIM Hotels brand and, with this acquisition, the hotel chain geared towards a vacation audience in a "premium" segment, seeks "to expand its focus towards a customer who loves the mountains and winter sports, " said MIM Hotels in a press release.

The establishment, with a four-star superior category, is located next to the cable car in the Ruda valley and consists of 141 rooms , a spa circuit , swimming pool and gym , among other services, although "to meet the group's quality standards, the building It will undergo a small reform, "added the chain.

This is the hotel that Messi bought in an exclusive Spanish ski center. (TripAdvisor)

In the present and before this reform, the hotel has a decoration of both the facilities and the rooms with oriental motifs , especially Nepali and Tibetan . In addition, to offer a complete customer service, they offer a select restaurant . The pool, meanwhile, is fully heated with mountain views. There is also a Turkish bath.

To finish completing the offer, the hotel has professional guides with whom to take personalized tours.

Where is Himalaia Baqueira, Messi's new hotel.

It is located in a luxurious Spanish ski center.

​In addition, a large part of the money raised goes directly to the aid of children in the Himalayas . As for the rooms, they are air-conditioned: cool in summer and warm in winter. You can choose the type of pillow .

The impressive view of the Himalaia Baqueira pool. (TripAdvisor)

Before this fourth acquisition, MIM Hotels had three hotels located in Sitges, Ibiza and Mallorca , the latter opened on June 26 in the midst of a pandemic , and according to the group, these facilities "welcome the new season, fulfilling all security measures".

The MIM chain ensures that the Sitges hotel is located just 50 meters from the beach, in the heart of the city, and is "an oasis of tranquility". Built in 2013, this 4-star superior hotel has 77 rooms and suites , 300 m² of lounges with natural light and an equipped spa with a water circuit . It is committed to the environment and in a sustainable building.

The Ibiza one is a boutique hotel renovated in 2014 when Messi bought it under the supervision of renowned British decorator Sean Cochrane. According to the MIM chain, this establishment is a benchmark as "the funkiest hotel in Ibiza".

The hotel is located next to the Baqueira Beret ski center (Lleida). (TripAdvisor)

Close to the city center of Ibiza, close to the Playa d'en Bossa and the most famous bowling alleys, as soon as you enter there is an impressive swimming pool surrounded by palm trees as a welcome. The Art Deco decor is present in the lobby , as well as in the lines and colors of the building. Among its facilities are a restaurant with Mediterranean and international cuisine , a lively cocktail bar at night , a panoramic terrace- style bar with a DJ, as well as a health and wellness center including a gym .

The hotel lobby that Leo Messi bought. (TripAdvisor)

The last hotel in the chain that owns the soccer star is located on the east coast of the island of Mallorca and on the sea, in the heart of the fishing village of S'Illot / Sa Coma. It is also a boutique hotel remodeled this year and is available for adults only.  It has 98 rooms and suites , two outdoor swimming pools, a SPA, a sun terrace and a SKY Bar, among other services. It is also a sustainable hotel.