Hilton Worldwide continues its expansion in Spain with the advent of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center La Mola, a hotel taking its name from one of the crucial highest peaks within the nearby Catalan Pre Coastal mountain range. Having recently opened Spain’s first DoubleTree by Hilton in Emporda and primary Hilton Garden Inn in Sevilla, Hilton Worldwide now has eight properties trading across Spain.
With a contemporary design inspired by the natural great thing about its setting, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center La Mola (formerly La Mola Hotel & Conference Centre) features 186 guestrooms and suites, an 800 square metre spa, plus 4,500 sqm of meetings and events space which recently underwent an important renovation. With its close proximity to the distinguished Real Club de Golf El Prat golf course, under 30 miles from Spain’s second busiest airport, Barcelona El Prat, and only 17 miles from Barcelona, the hotel is perfect for both business and leisure travellers.
Simon Vincent, president, EMEA, Hilton Worldwide, said, “Our continued Spanish expansion is seeing us open some exceptional properties in superb locations. While this beautifully designed hotel benefits from excellent meeting and events facilities, its picturesque mountain setting is additionally within easy reach of a main international airport and town of Barcelona itself.”
Guests on the search for relaxation may be ready to utilise the hotel’s Sensations Spa and Wellness Centre, which includes a 24-hour health club, several treatment rooms, a heated indoor pool, a chromotherapy thermal circuit, a steam room, a sauna and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. For those fascinated with absorbing the local culture, the hotel’s L’Obac restaurant serves exciting culinary delights using fresh, native produce including vegetables from its own garden. The outdoor terrace bar, Sòfora Gastrobar, can be an awesome option for relaxing and socializing within the Catalan sunshine.
The hotel’s 26 meeting rooms boast a combined capacity of 250 people, including 14 multi-function meeting rooms, two 54-seat auditoriums and a consultant video conference room. With the most recent state-of-the-art equipment, the hotel is certainly one of only three Spanish members of the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC).
Guests may also book weddings or events inside the adjoining 17th century manor house Mas Bonvilar, complete with a small chapel, which gives an enthralling venue to interchange nuptials and for other private functions.
John Greenleaf, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton, said, “Having introduced the DoubleTree by Hilton brand to Spain just a matter of months ago with DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Emporda, we’re especially pleased to celebrate our second hotel opening within one of these little while. The beautiful new DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center La Mola joins our growing portfolio of 38 hotels operating in 13 countries across Europe.”
Guests of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center La Mola will benefit from the characteristic features of greater than 330 DoubleTree by Hilton locations all over the world, including a caring service culture it is demonstrated to each guest at check-in with the brand’s signature chocolate chip cookie welcome, an array of upscale amenities and guest services, and rewards from the Hilton HHonors guest loyalty program. Gold and Diamond HHonors members can enjoy complimentary, continental breakfast and all guests of the hotel will receive complimentary high speed internet access in all guest rooms, public areas and meeting spaces.
Hilton Worldwide has experienced strong growth in Spain recently, with numerous exciting new hotel openings, including DoubleTree by Hilton & Spa Emporda and Hilton Garden Inn Sevilla. The corporate now operates eight hotels in Spain with five Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties located in Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo and Palma, Mallorca.