NH Collection debuts in Spain's Balearic Island and Costa del Sol
NH Collection Hotels & Resorts, Minor Hotels' premium brand, unveiled two openings in Spain — the NH Collection Ibiza and NH Collection Marbella — marking the brand's debut in the Balearic Islands and Costa del Sol.
NH Collection Ibiza
The five-star NH Collection Ibiza, located in the heart of the city, highlights the destination's social scene, nightlife, gastronomy and cultural attractions.
The 38-room property is located steps from the main marinas and the Dalt Vila Old Town, a Unesco World Heritage site, and a 10-minute walk from some of Ibiza's best-known nightclubs.
Its contemporary design is the work of Spanish architecture firm Ribas & Ribas, and the guestrooms, decorated with wooden floorboards recovered from yachts and stainless-steel wall cladding and some featuring private balconies overlooking the marina and Old Town, were designed by Baranowitz & Kronenberg.
The property features three eateries: SLVJ Ibiza, Arrogante and Rhino Bar.
NH Collection Marbella
The NH Collection Marbella is located near the destination's Golden Mile, halfway between the city center and Puerto Banus and a 10-minute walk from the beach and boardwalk.
The 163-room property offers easy access to the Marbella Congress Centre and guestrooms with views of the sea or the mountains.
Amenities include a year-round restaurant with a terrace, extensive gardens and a pool and poolside bar.
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