British hotel giants head to Mallorca, two openings next year
Two of Britain's biggest hotel chains are making substantial investments in Mallorca, giving the island a vote of confidence and also underlining the fact that the local hotel industry is becoming more international.
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, owned by Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited the Hong Kong-based, Bermuda-domiciled British multinational conglomerate, is in the process of transforming the Hotel Punta Negra in Bendinat (Calvia) into a super luxury hotel. It will open next year after a complete transformation.
Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca will feature 131 guestrooms, including 44 suites and nine bungalows located just a few steps from the waterfront.
One of the world's biggest hotel groups, IHG Hotels & Resorts, has announced plans to open a hotel in Alaro next year. Vignette Collection Mallorca - Finca Banyols' will have 45 rooms. This is the company´s second hotel on Mallorca after the opening of the Kimpton in Santa Ponsa two years ago.
Sir Richard Branson opened his new hotel in Banyalbufar last year. It is rumoured that he could open another in Ibiza.