Trio of hotels in Tenerife: Grand Hotel El Mirador (II)

Many refer to it as the great hotel in Costa Adeje. Others consider it the best lover’s nest on the island and the majority agree that it is the most recommendable resort in Playa del Duque, a place where to get lost between luxuries and gardens of Arab influences, and restore the peace and wellbeing of body and soul.

The Grand Hotel El Mirador is one of the vertices of our triangle of hotel aces, on the island of Tenerife, which we have discussed on other occasions, next to the emblematic Grand Hotel Mencey and the famous Grand Hotel Salome, integrated into the resort of the Iberostar Anthelia hotel.

El Mirador occupies a total surface of 22,000 m², designed to elevate the finest feelings and sensations of peace and wellbeing. Strolling through the beautiful gardens is an experience worth enjoying, especially if traveling as a couple, as well as lying in the sun next to the large central swimming pool, or diving into the relaxation that its spa centre in Costa Adeje offers...

One of the most interesting advantages of this great luxury hotel in Costa Adeje is, in our view, that it has been designed following the adults only hotel concept. The program of activities and the decoration as well as the essence of its spaces, are orientated to adults that search quality and design, thought to meet the most demanding whims of those guests that travel looking for the calmness that is so difficult to find nowadays in luxury hotels designed for the whole family.

Far away from everything, surrounded by nature and lush vegetation from all over the world, the calm prevails all over its premises. This experience is complemented with its exclusive services, like their elegant suites or the VIP area, where to let yourself go in a select ambience available throughout the year at this resort in Playa del Duque.

The gastronomy is, as in the Mencey, one of its key elements: the best finishing touch to a dish that suits all tastes. Of all its restaurants, terraces and bars we choose the gourmet restaurant El Cenador, a first class gastronomic space in Costa Adeje, where they combine a creative cuisine with traditional Canarian gastronomy. 

Its  surroundings an the 5 star gastronomic service has made it one  of the most prestigious hotels for weddings and events in Tenerife. To the extend that it is necessary to book well in advance to obtain a the desired date. The resort, also has a team that coordinates weddings and events to facilitate all the paperwork and can be contacted directly via email:  starmeetings@iberostar.com

Other Grand hotels in Tenerife:

· The iconic Grand Hotel Mencey. 

· Luxury has a woman's name: Grand Hotel Salomé

Trio of hotels in Tenerife : Grand Hotel Mencey (I)

The island of Tenerife is the largest of all the islands that make up the Canary Islands and the most visited by national and foreign tourists. As a result, its hotel offer is considered as a reference worldwide, especially for the high quality of some of its beach resorts and 5 star city hotels. Among them, there are 3 hotels that belong to the hotel chain Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, that stand out above the others: the Grand Hotel El Mirador, the Grand Hotel Salomé and historical Grand Hotel Mencey.

This trio of great hotels in Tenerife offers a unique group of high level services focused on a high quality tourist segment of medium-high purchasing power, that tend to revitalise mature and traditionally overcrowded destinations such as the Canary Islands.

If we review in detail, you can see noticeable differences between them, as their holiday proposals and experiences for guests are different.

In this sense, the Grand Hotel Mencey is, out of the 3, the most charming for those looking for a trip to the authentic historic Tenerife, the magical soul of Santa Cruz, its people, to its past and its future. This 5 star hotel in Santa Cruz de Tenerife has been declared a Cultural Heritage building, as it has been designed over the base of one of the oldest and most relevant hotels in Spain, an accommodation with a colonial style, inspired but the culture of the city that embraces it.

Opened in 1950, with a philosophy based on finesse, elegance, art and distinction. Gradually, it becomes a symbol within the city, a meeting point for all those personalities that visited the island and wanted to be a part of the urban culture in Santa Cruz during the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.

Always innovative and with a forward looking spirit, the Mencey sits on a solid foundation of traditional Canarian, a sign of its placid and charming character, and the splendour of its history.  Today, completely refurbished in 2011 and part of Iberostar’s Grand Collection, the hotel offers 261 rooms (compared to the 80 with which it opened in 1950) which combines the historical decoration of the hotel with modern elements that multiply the comfort and charm of each of its spaces. 

Also, in its renovation, the hotel has added a unique spa and wellness centre in Tenerife. It has 2,000 m² of hydromassage circuits that, in addition to the other sports facilities of the hotel, represent a space designed to create a space dedicated to well being and sport of over 5,000 m². All of this in the heart of the capital of Tenerife.

Apart from the SPA Sensations, the new Grand Hotel Mencey keeps a very special secret: its kitchen. Recognised internationally as one of the leading gastronomic hotels in Tenerife, the Mencey provides its clients, residents and visitors of Santa Cruz, and cooking classroom where to enjoy learning and cooking some of the most authentic dishes of the Canarian gastronomy, with innovative touches that will surprise you. Managed by a complete team of chefs of the highest standards, the cookery classroom has as a reference one of the best restaurants in Tenerife, Los Menceyes.

The Cookery Classroom of El Mencey has, and continues to, travel the world, taking the gastronomy of the Canary Islands beyond its borders and leading it to the highest culinary levels of international standards.

This space, full of flavour integrates perfectly with the philosophy of this great hotel in Tenerife that, despite all the years,  continues to work everyday to maintain the those quality standards and prestige that gave it the fame that precedes it.

An effort that is also reflected in the careful and personalised attention that its select staff professes to all guests. Without exaggerating,, it is truly a luxurious space in the middle of a historic city.

Other Grand hotels in Tenerife:

· Grand Hotel El Mirador, the garden of Costa Adeje.

· Luxury has a woman's name: Grand Hotel Salome

Trio of hotels in Tenerife: Grand Hotel Salomé (III)

Luxury in Costa Adeje has a woman's name, the Grand Hotel Salome. This is the third Grand hotel in Tenerife that closes the trio of luxury accommodations in this beautiful island of the Canary’s. A boutique hotel located between Playa del Duque and Playa Fañabe, specifically designed for romantic getaways, honeymoons and special celebrations.

They say that the Grand Hotel Salome is a place of inspiration, calmness and quietness, an exclusive luxury oasis among the vastness of one of the most representative tourist areas of Tenerife, the famous coast of Adeje. In our opinion, what is said of this hotel is completely true and those that visit it for the first time realise it upon arrival. It is enough to look at the architecture and design of the resort, with colonial influences, located in a privileged environment and surrounded by sea and gardens, with a tropical inspiration.

The large outdoor swimming pool, with salt water from the Atlantic Ocean, will surprise you. With a surface of over 2,000 m², views to the sea and dotted with Balinese beds, hammocks, parasols and all kinds of details created to enhance the atmosphere of infinite calmness that this environment offers. Viewing it at night is a quite a spectacle.

The spa centre in Playa Fañabe is very popular among locals and visitors, as it has over 600 m² of space dedicated to beauty and the well being of body and mind, with unique therapies inspired by Asian techniques that are highly valued and recognised worldwide. Its excellent location, in the heart of Costa Adeje, makes it even more special.

Another advantage of its location, is the proximity to the various attractions of the south of Tenerife, perfect to plan trips, visits and tours, and enjoy the charms of the island, inside and outside of the hotel.

The gastronomy is a key element, as is usual in Iberostar’s Grand hotels, which aims to offer a point of distinction to all guests at any time of day. We would rate the gourmet breakfast with a 10, that is served daily at the resort and that has nothing to envy to those luxurious Parisian breakfasts, with fine pastry and delicate cold and hot dishes.

But, if we have to choose one of its restaurants in Costa Adeje, we would choose the restaurant Poseidon. A unique gourmet restaurant in Tenerife, based on Mediterranean cuisine with top quality products and a menu specially designed for romantic dinners.

The delicacy of its gastronomy is also present in its spectacular event service that the Grand Hotel Salome offers, and that, together with El Mirador, has led it to be one of the best hotels for weddings in the Canary islands. The team that coordinates weddings and banquets is managed by the administration team if the Iberostar Anthelia, an accommodation that is dependent of this boutique hotel in Costa Adeje. 

The contact email is anthelia.eventos@iberostar.com . You will need to book in advance in order to obtain the desired dates. Demand is very high, especially in the spring and autumn.

Other Grand hotels in Tenerife:

· The iconic Grand Hotel Mencey. 

· Grand Hotel El Mirador, the garden of Costa Adeje. 

Nature and golf in Tenerife at the Sandos San Blas resort

We continue our posts by reviewing the latest news of the hotel chain Sandos, one of the most prestigious hotel chains in Spain and Mexico. Todays review is dedicated to a hotel in the south of Tenerife, the Sandos San Blas Nature Resort & Golf hotel.

Located between Los Cristianos, San Miguel de Abona and El Medano, it is an accommodation built around an innovative concept that is closely linked with the essence of the island: an ecological resort in which to enjoy the natural surroundings that Tenerife has to offer, especially the Nature Reserve of San Blas, (near which sits the resort) and live outdoor experiences in direct contact with nature.

The decoration stands out for its soft colours and inspired by the landscape surrounding the resort, located in the area known as Golf del Sur: greens, yellows, browns and orange colours... The rooms are each a unique space with a well looked after design.

Another advantage, is its excellent gourmet cuisine, with a restaurant where you can enjoy an international buffet and try local dishes. You can not forget their cocktails. They have 4 different bars and spectacular views of the area, as it is on the beach frontline.

However, what makes this hotel something truly different is its "Eco Experience" service, that allows all the guests the possibility of making excursions, workshops and even a complete tour of the Nature Reserve of San Blas, with river tours on typical water rafts, and an Eco Club that collaborates with local institutions in favour of the conservation of the local environment.

With respect to the services, it is a hotel in line with what Sandos hotels offer: free wifi, full spa, golf - with access to 2 golf courses next door - , kid’s club, climbing, live music, tours, beach, infinity pools... A luxury hotel in the south of Tenerife.

The keys points:

· The Eco Experiences: A different way to enjoy Tenerife.

· Free Wifi access throughout the hotel.

· Spa with sauna, Jacuzzi, beauty centre, treatments ...

· Ideal for traveling with children

Grand Palladium Palace Ibiza: The flag hotel of Fiesta Hotels in Playa d’en Bossa

Todays’s hotel review is dedicated to a classic hotel in Ibiza, one of those iconic hotels that, despite time, it has managed to maintain and renovate itself like no other. The Grand Palladium Palace Ibiza is still the main hotel of Fiesta Group at the famous beach of Playa d’en Bossa.

As well as its design and its location, in the quieter area of Playa d'en Bossa, the Grand Palladium Palace hotel stands out as one the few family hotels in Ibiza, with innovative and exclusive services for children and adults: spa, massage rooms and beauty treatments, gym, babysitter, children’s playground, video arcade, swimming pool’s with water attractions...

Weddings in Ibiza

The decoration is simple, functional and classic, where the materials play a key role, the light and the marvellous natural environment where it is located. Although there are spaces that maintain a sober style (as is the case of the meeting rooms or rooms), the majority of the common spaces have that fresh and relaxing touch, that fits so well to the island of Ibiza.

Among its services, there is one that particularly stands out for its quality and innovation. The service of organising business events and private celebrations (weddings, baptisms, anniversaries... ). The facilities that are provide for this type of events and meetings are exceptional, with the beautiful coast of Ibiza as background and one of the most competent team of professionals on the island. A good choice considering you book well in advance.

Grand Palladium Palace Ibiza Hotel

Like many of today’s hotels and for just over a month, it is offering direct sales through its official website Grand Palladium Palace Ibiza, with special offers and packages.

The key points of the hotel:

• Hotel for traveling with children to Ibiza.

• Spa and massage rooms.

• Car Park in the hotel.

• Transfer to the airport (extra cost).