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| Berlin, 29 August 2007 |
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| Design Hotels™ announces the opening of Hospes Villa Paulita in Puigcerdà, Spain – a lakeside retreat in the heart of the Spanish Pyrenees. |
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Once a family-owned summer residence, Hospes Villa Paulita has been transformed into an idyllic getaway with all the pamperings. Set on Puigcerdà Lake and facing the Catalan Pyrenees, the resort combines nature with nurture in three elegant buildings: An original 19th century villa complete with French neo-classical elements and two newly built annexes.
The public spaces and thirty-four individually decorated guestrooms, as well as four suites, are divided among the buildings. Designer lighting, high tech and luxurious fabrics in silver and cream are equally at home in the historic mansion as are fine details and craftsmanship that reveal the hotel’s heritage. These include wood beamed ceilings, wrought iron balustrades, stained glass window panes, and even selected antiques, inherited from the villa’s original owners. The effect is an artful composition of historic and contemporary design—one which reflects the different centuries in which the buildings were born.
With its serene lakeside setting and manicured gardens, the outdoor environment has been integrated as an additional space for socialising and relaxation. Glass pyramids are spaced throughout the gardens, providing architectural interest, as well as a flood of natural light to the expansive Bodyna Spa, located on the lower level of the resort. In addition to natural treatments and massages, Bodyna Spa surprises with an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre as well as wet and dry saunas. The indulgence continues at Senzone L’Estany, the resort’s gourmet restaurant, which offers cuisine balanced between sophistication and tradition. An elegant event room is also available for private dinners and a second space can host up to 150 people for larger group retreats.
Located just 150 km from Barcelona and Toulouse, the Catalan town of Puigcerdà has long been a destination for year-round cultural events and outdoor activities, ranging from skiing and golf to horseback-riding and hiking to the area’s many historic monuments. The destination is a perfect fit for the integral approach of Hospes hospitality and guests will experience regeneration both within and beyond the majestic gates.
Hospes Hotels & Moments
With the opening of Hospes Villa Paulita, Hospes Hotels & Moments group are carrying on an expansion process both in Spain and abroad, a process confirmed by now eight properties in operation: Hospes Amérigo in Alicante; Hospes Palacio de los Patos in Granada; Hospes Maricel in Mallorca; Hospes las Casas del Rey de Baeza in Seville; Hospes Palau de la Mar in Valencia; Hospes Palacio del Bailío in Cordoba and Hospes Lancaster in Paris. In October, the group will open Hospes Madrid in the heart of the capital city.
Note to Editors:
High resolution images and fact sheets on the hotel can be downloaded from the Design Hotels™ new Virtual Press Office: www.designhotels.com/press
Should you require additional information, please contact the Design Hotels™ press office:
press@designhotels.com
tel.: +49-(0)30-420940-29
For reservations, please contact Hospes Hotels & Moments via
Tel: + 34 902 254 255 or reservations@hospes.es
or visit the website at: www.designhotels.com/villapaulita
or telephone the appropriate Design Hotels™ toll-free number:
Europe, China: 00 - 800 - 37 46 83 57
USA, Canada: 1 - 800 - 337 46 85
Brazil: 000 - 800 - 37 46 83 57
Australia: 0011 - 800 - 37 46 83 57
Hong Kong, Singapore: 001 - 800 - 37 46 83 57
Japan: 010 - 800 - 37 46 83 57
South Africa: 09 - 800 - 37 46 83 57
Company Information: Design Hotels™
Design Hotels™ represents and markets a hand-picked collection of more than 150 hotels in over 40 countries across the globe. Established in 1993, as the first of its kind, the company offers unparalleled specialist knowledge from conceptual branding through to market trend consultancy and international representation.
The member hotels are independently owned but united by a commitment to individuality, progressive design and cultural authenticity. The quality and the diversity of the design hotel’s portfolio offer cosmopolitan travellers a unique way to choose and experience unconventional and creative approaches towards luxury and hospitality.
Design Hotels™ provides services ranging from public relations and marketing to global sales and revenue & distribution management. As of 2007 the company has an expanded service portfolio to include consultation in hotel development.
The company has its headquarters in Berlin and branches in London, Barcelona, New York, Singapore, Bali and Tokyo.
Design Hotels™ is a registered trademark of Design Hotels AG (a German Joint Stock Company) |
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