SO/ Sotogrande Spain
SO/ Sotogrande
Avenida Almenara s/n, 11310 Sotogrande (San Roque), Cádiz, Spain
www.so-sotogrande.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Accor
Shareholders
Investment fund
Date of Creation
2021
Hotel General Manager
Robert Kmita. After years in international F&B management positions with Hyatt in Egypt, Hong Kong, Chicago, Thailand and Argentina, Robert started working as a manager at Fairmont Hamburg in 2017. He was involved in different projects and temporarily held the general management position at Raffles Europejski Hotel in Warsaw. He holds a degree in hotel management from Les Roches University in Marbella and graduated in the class of 2019 from the Accor International Hotel Management Programme.
Hotel Positioning
5-star
Development Strategy
Sotogrande is expanding a lot private gated luxury villas and hotel is planning open a fine-dining seasonal restaurant in 2022. Further projects are planned in the area to be confirmed by early 2022.
SO/ SOTOGRANDE
History & Story
SO/ Sotogrande is a brand-new lifestyle resort that newly opened on August 1st, 2021 in the exclusive destination of Sotogrande which is today is one of the most luxurious urbanisations in Europe. Sotogrande offers plenty of ways to be discovered and enjoyed: Promenade through its elite marina filled with countless yachts. Play a round of golf on one of the world-class courses in the area, including Europe’s number 1 course: Valderrama. Enjoy long walks along Sotogrande Beach with marvellous views of Gibraltar. Cheer on Santa Maria Polo Club at one of their matches.
Date Renewal
2021
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Brand new lifestyle 5* hotel, located in the heaven of Sotogrande, surrounded by top world class golf courses and different activities such to enjoy such as sailing, hiking and many more… Furthermore, our property features the biggest Spa of the region with 2800m2
Location
Sotogrande offers plenty of ways to be discovered and enjoyed: Promenade through its elite marina filled with countless yachts. Play a round of golf on one of the world-class courses in the area, including Europe’s number 1 course; Valderrama. Enjoy long walks along Sotogrande Beach with marvelous views of Gibraltar. Cheer on Santa Maria Polo Club at one of their matches – or do you dare give the sport a shot yourself Should you wish to explore beyond this bubble of tranquility, your options are endless. The jet set appeal of Marbella and Puerto Banús is only 40 minutes away by car. The big city vibe of Seville is a 2-hour drive, while the exotic Moroccan coast and the whitewashed medina walls of Tangier are a short ferry ride away. To reach the area’s only 5-star hotel, follow the signs for Sotogrande. We are a scenic 30-minute drive (or quick helicopter ride) from Gibraltar International Airport and just over an hour from the Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport.
Key sites/activities in the area
Furthermore, Sotogrande has a lot to offer for:
• Golf players
• Sailors
• Polo lovers
• Nature addict with one of the biggest natural parc of Spain: Los Alcornocales
Fun Facts
Our property re-interprets the codes of luxury hospitality through an unconventional attitude, an unmistakably playful and audacious twist to luxury experiences which make us different from the rest. The hotel is built on the foundation of an Andalusian cortijo (farmhouse) named Cortijo Santa Maria de la Higuera (farm-house Santa Maria fig tree) and a you can find all over the resort fig trees, architectural arches. The resort has been selected as the home for swallows when they nest in Europe.
Children’s Corner
Open from May until October. From 5- to 12-year-old.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites: 36
SO Studio (45sqm): Private terrace, Pillow menu Turndown service, SO/ welcome tray, customized SO/ Guru welcome, Nespresso and tea corner, SO/ minibar, Complimentary, daily bottle of mineral water24-hr room service High-speed internet access, Bluetooth sound system55” flat-screen TV and screen mirroring USB port.
SO Suite (55sqm): Living room with sofa bed, Private terrace, Floor-to-ceiling windows, King-sized bed, Pillow menu, Turndown service, SO/ welcome tray, Customized SO/ Guru welcome Nespresso and tea station, SO/ minibar, Complimentary, daily bottle of mineral water24-hr room service, High-speed internet access, Bluetooth sound system.
SO Lofty (60sqm): Private balcony with sun bed, Mediterranean views, Floor-to-ceiling windows, Living room with sofa bed, Pillow menu, Turndown service, SO/ welcome tray, Customized SO/ Guru welcome, Nespresso and tea station, SO/ minibar, Complimentary daily bottle of mineral water24-hr room service, High-speed internet access.
SO TWO (70 sqm): Two bedrooms with king beds, Private furnished terrace, Living room with sofa bed, Pillow menu, Turndown service, SO/ welcome tray, Customized SO/ Guru welcome, Nespresso and tea station, SO/ minibar, Complimentary, daily bottle of mineral water24-hr room service, High-speed internet access, Bluetooth sound system65” flat-screen TV and screen mirroring.
SO Suite El Cortijo: Penthouse suite with private butler service, Two bedrooms with king beds, Mega terrace with sun beds360° Mediterranean views, Living room with sofa bed, Fully equipped office station, Kitchenette Oversized closets, Pillow menu, Turndown service, SO/ welcome tray, Customized SO/ Guru welcome, Nespresso and tea station, SO/ minibar.
SO VIP Suite Almenara: Penthouse suite with private butler service, Two bedrooms with king beds, Mega terrace with sun beds360° Mediterranean views, Living room with sofa bed, Fully equipped office station, Kitchenette Oversized closets, Pillow menu, Turndown service, SO/ welcome tray, Customized SO/ Guru welcome, Nespresso and tea station, SO/ minibar.
• Number of Luxury rooms: 152
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 152
Restaurants & Bars
• Cortijo: In true “cortijo” spirit, this restaurant invites you to share. Gather family and friends around long, rustic, wooden tables, then feast on tapas and dishes that reflect all the marvels of Mediterranean cuisine.
• MIXO: A lively bar that promises fun and excitement during your stay at our 5-star Sotogrande hotel. Come here and discover our jungle with wild cocktails and roaring beats.
• Society: This innovative pop-up concept showcases a succession of iconic chefs and reputed F&B brands, taking turns to transform our speciality restaurant into something new each time.
• HI-SO: HI-SO is situated around the pool, chiringuito style. An open-air, wood fired grill permeates the air with the appetizing scents of “the daily catch” as you connect with friends and family over espetos, calamari, paellas and more.
• Social Club: Nothing beats the ambience of a golf clubhouse for informal get-togethers over drinks and snacks. Sip artisan coffees, fresh juices or a chilled draught beer as you watch a game. Grab a freshly baked pastry or a healthy snack between rounds. Leave time to visit the pro shop, peruse the daily selection of takeaway treats.
Wellness
• Discover the most happening place to keep healthy and happy on the Costa del Sol. SO/ Sotogrande is more than just a 5-star hotel that takes great care of your physical needs. It is also a wonderful place to come to when your inner wellbeing needs some tender loving care, with manicured gardens and gleaming, white-washed walls that soothe your soul and calm the senses.
• 1 indoor swimming pool, 8 treatment rooms, a cryotherapy room, a flotation tank room, Turkish bath, sauna, and thermal circuit as well as a state of art gym.
Corporate & Celebration Events
• Social Ballroom. Main ballroom up to 120 persons
• HI-SO. An open-air, wood fired grill up to 70 persons
• Society. Innovative pop-up concept restaurant up to 80 persons
• MIXO. A lively bar that promises fun and excitement up to 70 persons
Extra Notable Features
• On-site golf Almenara and world top class Valderrama golf course but also La Reserva, San Roque, and Sotogrande golf courses
• Sailing activities departing from Sotogrande harbour
• Polo Club located 15 min away from the hotel.
• Yoga, tennis and padel classes
• Hiking and trekking
Hotel and restaurant Awards
Newly opened
Number of employees
120