Kimpton Hotels to enter European market with Mallorcan resort

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, will open its first European resort hotel later this summer. 

Located in Santa Ponsa, Mallorca, Kimpton Aysla Mallorca has been described as a sanctuary of luxury and wellness and represents an important step in the brand’s European expansion. 

The resort offers 79 guest rooms, distributed around central Majorcan-style patios and equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows, private balconies, rain showers and separate bathtubs.

Maison Codage Paris spa

Other facilities include an extensive Maison Codage Paris spa. Occupying 900sqm, the spa will be accessible to all guests and will be home to seven treatment rooms, an indoor pool, a sauna, a salt cave and mud baths, and will feature a menu of exclusively formulated treatments. 

It will also host an extensive programme of fitness and wellness activities such as wellness programming, including guided meditation, yoga, fitness sessions and road cycling. 

Additional facilities include two restaurants offering Mediterranean and Southeast Asian cuisines, as well as two bars and two outdoor pools.

Design by Guillermo Reynés

The year-round resort has been designed by renowned local architect Guillermo Reynés to create a relaxing and tranquil environment and combines neutral tones with natural materials and turquoise accents to mimic the hotel’s surroundings. 

“The whole team has been working hard to get the hotel ready to welcome its first guests, and we’re excited to be opening our doors for the first time very soon,” said Alejandro Bautista Gómez, general manager of the Kimpton Aysla Mallorca. 

“At Kimpton Aysla Mallorca, we have thoughtfully combined touches of local tradition with modern art and culture, establishing an environment that exceeds the needs and desires of today’s traveller to build an unforgettable experience.”

European brand presence

Commenting on the new resort, Tom Rowntree, vice-president of Global Luxury Brands and IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we’ve spent the last few years finessing our luxury & lifestyle portfolio to ensure that guests can discover the right brand to suit their voyage.

“We’re excited to welcome the Kimpton Aysla Mallorca to the Kimpton family. This opening officially establishes our resort presence in Europe, welcoming travellers to the island with Kimpton’s beloved perks, unexpected touches and heartfelt service.” 

The property is one of several new Kimpton properties opening this year, with others including Kimpton Margot Sydney, Kimpton St Honoré Paris and Kimpton Vividora Hotel in Barcelona. 

The brand is also set to debut in Bali later this year, with several more properties in the pipeline for Germany, Mexico, Malaysia, China, Hong Kong and the Netherlands over the next three to five years.