Marbella, 17th May, 2024.- In the afternoon of the 17th May, Óbal Urban Hotel officially marked the beginning of their first summer season with a grand-opening party, after its recent transformation into a 4-star hotel. This event, celebrated in the heart of Marbella, had the attendance of 200 guests, including prominent figures such as the Tourism, Culture and Sports Delegate from the Andalusia Government in Málaga, Gemma del Corral, the mayor of Marbella María Ángeles Muñoz; the human resources, urbanism, civic security, industry and public life delegate, José Eduardo Díaz Molina, and other representatives from the city council. Amongst the attendees were also the president of AEHCOS, José Luque García, and the President of CIT, Juan José González Ramírez. It´s also important to note the attendance of Irene Villa, the event’s patron who attended with her fiancé, David Serrato.

During the party, the origins of the old Hotel San Cristóbal were commemorated, built in the year 1961 on the land adjacent to the Parra family home, on the Avenue Ramón y Cajal de Marbella, with 58 rooms. Back then it was a guest house, providing only accommodation. After years of management under the second generation of the Parra family, now the third generation takes the reins of the family business.

The 110-bedroom hotel, which has been running since the beginning of the year, following a €9 million renovation, has achieved an average occupancy of 65% within its first months, a promising figure that exceeds initial expectations and aligns with trends of the region’s growth in tourism.

The tourism figures in the Costa del Sol, provided by the National Statistics Institute (INE), show a significant increase in the number of tourists and overnight guests during the first quarter of 2024, which reflects a positive outlook for local industry. Marbella in particular has seen a notable rise in tourist activity, with a new record of more than 220,000 overnight stays in March.

“The results of the first quarter have been extremely positive and it encourages us to look optimistically towards the summer season. We anticipate an increase in the number of visitors and we hope that our value proposal, centered around the client’s quality experience, places us as leaders in the sector”, states Manuel Murga, director of Óbal Urban Hotel.

Cristóbal Parra, the family business’ operations director, highlighted the philosophy behind the project, saying “Our commitment to providing an urban, modern hotel responds to Marbella´s need for constant development. Óbal Urban Hotel has been specially designed to offer an exceptional experience, all whilst with the promise of sustainability and innovation.”

Additionally, the hotel has made an important step in its commitment to inclusion and accessibility in gaining the UNE 170001 universal accessibility certification. This guideline certifies that the hotel meets the highest standards, ensuring its facilities are accessible to everyone. This achievement is part of the constant work by a specialised team, which is also focused on complying with Tourism Quality, Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, and the Comprehensive System for Tourism Quality in Destinations (SICTED) regulations, highlighting the hotel’s strategy to ensure maximum quality and accessibility in its reopening process, consolidating its leadership in the hotel industry.

Furthermore, the cuisine on offer at Óbal Urban Hotel is one of the stand out characteristics of the new establishment, lead by head chef Marilú Montecé, who boasts a recognised career in cooking. The Alameda restaurant, under her direction, specialises in Mediterranean cuisine using local, zero-Km products, offering their diners an authentic and high quality culinary experience. Also, the hotel boasts a unique location in the old town of Marbella, the RoofTop 360 Blue Sky Bar, with an innovative menu including healthy options, signature cocktails and a pool with panoramic views of the city, this space offers a relaxed and modern ambience. The new terrace has caught the attention of locals and visitors alike, becoming one of the most popular destinations for both leisure and entertainment in Marbella, with a calendar full of events, DJ sets and live music, establishing it as an important location for entertainment in the city.

With these initiatives and a solid operations strategy, Óbal Urban Hotel prepares for an exciting summer season, establishing itself as the number-one destination for national and international visitors in search of comfort and convenience in the centre of Marbella.

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• The Óbal Urban Hotel has a predicted occupancy over Semana Santa that borders on 95%.
• The central 4 star hotel in Marbella offers the best balconies for enjoying the parades and an exquisite Vigil Menu.

Marbella, 14 March 2024.– The central Marbella hotel has some unbeatable predictions for this Semana Santa: it will border 95% occupancy of its 110 rooms, which cost on average 250 euros per night. Following their reopening two months ago, after a 9 million euro complete refurbishment that has converted the old San Cristóbal hotel into a 4 star hotel and benchmark of the historic centre of Marbella, the Óbal Urban Hotel has unbeatable predictions ahead of the spring and summer season.

In this time of hotel activity, the administrators highlight the magnificent success of the new facilities. Many previous clients have already returned following the 14 months of renovation, and express their approval of the renovations carried-out. The general director, Manuel Murga, told us: “The guests staying are 80% foreigners, with the top sector being the British community, followed by the Francophone. The national audience is preferably Madrilenos that come to the city for business, or better golf players who come to enjoy the multiple courses that Marbella hosts. The occupancy predictions for the big days of Semana Santa, namely, from Maundy Thursday until Easter Sunday, could not be better, despite having fallen this year in the month of March. Due to the news of good weather, we anticipate many last minute reservations that will end up completing the occupancy of the rooms.”

 Óbal Urban Hotel, a bench-mark hotel of the city centre

A large part of this success is due to the experience of the family company SOLVENTO Group, profound experts of the Marbella market since 1961, when they opened the then called San Cristóbal residence, with 58 rooms. Subsequently, in 1970 they expanded with an addition of 44 rooms, receiving the name of Hotel San Cristóbal. Now, known as Óbal Urban Hotel, the Parra family again demonstrate their knowledge and power from the panoramic hotel in the Costa del Sol.

For these dates, Óbal Urban Hotel has wanted to distinguish their offer to have the perfect location to fully experience Marbella ́s Semana Santa. Located in the epicentre of the path through which the parades will pass through, this 4 star hotel offers the best balconies in the city to enjoy the passing of the different brotherhoods with a personalised catering service. Also guests can enjoy a complete Vigil Menu in their Alameda restaurant, or have a cocktail whilst taking in the spectacular views from the RoofTop 360 Blue Sky Bar.

Balconies and Vigil Menu: Semana Santa from the luxury of Óbal Urban Hotel

 The balconies, available from 6:00pm to 10:00pm from Thursday to Saturday, will be located in the second floor bedrooms and will have private catering. This exclusive and personalised service can be offered to between one and eight people per balcony, and has a starting price of 800 euros. The Óbal Urban Hotel balconies can be reserved for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. Those who choose to enjoy Semana Santa from the balconies will have a unique view of the statues that the various brotherhoods of Marbella will parade.

The Alameda restaurant on the first floor is another option from which to enjoy Semana Santa. From here, Óbal Urban Hotel offers a Vigil Menu, for 45 euros per person, from Maundy Thursday till Easter Sunday with Potaje de Vigilia (chickpeas, spinach, and cod) and creamy cod Buñuelos with a black garlic aioli as individual starters. Afterwards, guests can choose a main dish, from sea bass in coconut sauce or suckling pig with potato chips. For dessert there will be caramelised Torrija with salted caramel ice cream. The menu includes coffee and tea, Eguiluz Crianza red wine, Pablo Claro Chardonnay white wine, Solán Water and Mahou beer.

As well, in the Alameda restaurant guests will be able to enjoy portions of ‘pescaítos’ (small fried fish) from the 27th March until Holy Saturday, from 8:00 pm until 11:00pm.

Another leisure option during Semana Santa in Marbella is the Rooftop 360 Blue Sky Bar, which is extending its hours across the afternoon/evening and offers a selected cocktail menu, and a pool that provides panoramic views of Marbella and the Semana Santa processions.

Whatever your dining choice, you can reserve by calling 952 77 12 50 or through the email info@obalhotel.com.

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