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The Hotel
Riu La Mola, located on the island of Formentera, opens its doors after
undergoing a complete transformation to become part of the Riu Palace line,
the hotel chain’s top-of-the-line option, perfectly embodying the exclusive
charm of the Mediterranean island. In addition, the hotel, which boasts an
exceptional location next to Migjorn beach, has been upgraded from a four-star
to a four-star superior hotel.
The
project marks a milestone for RIU as Luis and Roberto Riu
Rodríguez, the sons of Luis Riu Güell and fourth generation family members,
were given full control of the refurbishment, a first for the brothers. They
were entrusted with all the decisions related to the hotel’s design, equipment
and services as well as performing a complete style overhaul.
The
hotel is the same size as it was before, but after the renovation its spaces
have been optimised and a unique atmosphere has been created. The hotel’s new
décor incorporates details that enhance its Mediterranean roots and lend it an
exclusive touch that is very much in line with the style of the island of
Formentera. During the construction and interior design of the hotel, the focus
was always to offer an unparalleled experience, combining functionality,
sophistication and aesthetics.
The
improvements to the hotel include the expansion of the lobby, which is now
bigger in terms of both space and height, offering guests a striking first
impression thanks to its bright and thoughtful design. Another aspect to
highlight is the extension of the terrace. There you can enjoy panoramic
views in its warm and welcoming spaces and make use of a new outdoor area for
performances.
The
hotel still has 345 rooms, but they all have a new look and
have become more spacious in some cases. But, above all, they offer
guests comfort and sophisticated design. Likewise, the hotel now boasts more
suites: there are now a total of eight with spectacular views of the
Mediterranean.
And,
of course, the range of cuisine on offer, which was one of the most
valued aspects of the hotel by guests before the renovation, has also been improved
and expanded with the aim of continuing to be one of the highlights of the
new Riu
Palace La Mola. A new “à la carte” restaurant has been added, making a
total of three restaurants: “Sargantana”, the main restaurant, “Krystal”, the
gourmet à la carte restaurant, and “Ilios”, the hotel’s snack restaurant by the
sea.
In
addition, the hotel’s fitness centre and SPA have also been
given a facelift, as has the solarium, which now offers Balinese beds. If that
wasn’t enough, the refurbished Riu Palace La Mola now has a new RIU Land
Kid’s club with a children’s swimming pool, making a total of four pools,
three for adults and one for children.
The Hotel
Riu Palace La Mola, which has been completely renovated for the first time
since the chain acquired it in 1973, has recently been awarded the Re
Think Hotel Award for its sustainable approach to its renovation. This
includes improvements such as the installation of solar panels for
electrical self-sufficiency, the purchase of much more efficient equipment and
machinery, air conditioning with a geothermal heat pump, and many more
sustainable adjustments such as implementing water-saving and waste-reduction
measures.
For
more information or to make a booking: www.riu.com/en/
Image
Credit: © RIU Hotels & Resorts
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