BARCELONA, Spain
Hilton Worldwide has confirmed the signing of a franchise agreement with Layetana to open its second DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Spain.
The deal will see the conversion of the existing La Mola Hotel & Conference Center to the upscale DoubleTree by Hilton brand, with the renovated property set to open at the beginning of 2013. The news follows the announcement earlier this month of the brand’s launch into the Spanish market with the signing of its first hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Emporda.
The 186-guestroom DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center La Mola will feature the brand’s signature welcome with the legendary warm chocolate chip cookie presented to every guest at check-in; an array of amenities and guest services, and a caring team member commitment to the local community.
Designed with low environmental impact, sophisticated energy-use and recycling systems and natural-lighting throughout, the hotel’s 4,500sqm of meeting space also features state-of-the-art equipment. This superb conference and events facility holds 26 meeting rooms with a combined capacity for over 250 people, two ballrooms, two 54 seat auditoriums and a specialist video conferencing room. The property also features an adjoining 17th century Manor House which provides a charming venue for weddings, celebrations and corporate events.
Rob Palleschi, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton, said, “DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center La Mola is an exciting conversion that will exemplify the brand. With a picturesque location just north of Barcelona, a stunning spa offering, superb conference facilities and an excellent restaurant, the property will be a welcome addition to our portfolio Spain – which is one of Europe’s most popular travel destinations.”
Sat at the foot of the Prelitoral Mountain range and inside the grounds of Sant Llorenc del Munt nature reserve, the hotel’s surroundings and the adjacent 45-hole Greg Norman-designed golf course also make it an ideal countryside retreat. Despite its idyllic location, the hotel is readily accessible and lies just five kilometers from Terrassa city centre and 28km away from the Catalan capital of Barcelona.
The hotel also features a spa with five treatment rooms, a fitness room with cardiovascular equipment, an indoor swimming pool and a large outdoor swimming pool with an extensive landscaped area to enjoy during the warmer months. A fine-cuisine all-day restaurant is also included on-site.
Hilton Worldwide currently operates five hotels in Spain, in Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo and Palma in Mallorca. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center La Mola will become the brand’s second hotel in Spain with its debut signing at Emporda set to open by the end of the year.
