FOOTBALL celebrity Lionel Messi has opened a brand new five-star lodge in Sotogrande, lower than an hour from Malaga.
The lodge, known as MIM Sotogrande, sits proper contained in the marina on the japanese fringe of Cadiz province, a brief drive from Manilva on the Costa del Sol.
Run by the Majestic Hotel Group, it has 45 rooms with extensive views throughout the Mediterranean and the Strait of Gibraltar.
The property takes the place of the outdated Club Maritimo de Sotogrande and has been fully redesigned by inside designer Luis Bustamante, who gave the areas a peaceful, Mediterranean type.
Messi’s contact is in every single place. In the suites, bathrobes are embroidered together with his well-known quantity 10, and within the foyer, guests are greeted by one of many eight Ballon d’Or trophies he has gained.
The most unique keep is the Suite Leo Messi, which comes with a personal terrace and decor impressed by his profession.
Prices mirror the posh. Standard rooms begin at round €370 an evening for 2, with some topping €500. Suites vary from €600 to €1,400 relying on the season.
Facilities have been upgraded too. There is a rooftop pool and two new eating spots, together with Hincha, the principle restaurant, which is overseen by Michelin-starred chef Nandu Jubany, providing seafood, rice dishes and even Messi’s favorite macaroni recipe from his grandmother.
Tribuna, by the pool, is a extra relaxed choice with sharing plates and cocktails.
MIM Sotogrande is the sixth lodge within the MIM chain, created in 2017 in partnership between Messi and the Majestic Hotel Group.
With areas already in Sitges, Mallorca, Ibiza, Baqueira and Andorra, the brand new Sotogrande website brings the model to the Costa del Sol for the primary time, geared toward travellers on the lookout for a luxurious expertise with a private Messi contact.
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