On the occasion of its 25th anniversary as a European tourism benchmark, the Barcelo La Bobadilla Hotel is taking a look back to recall some of the most curious facts in its history.
639,240-6,918-150; it is not a secret code. In this order, it is the number of dinners, weddings and organ concerts hosted by the 5-star deluxe Barcelo La Bobadilla Hotel during the last 25 years as a luxury refuge in the Granada highlands of Loja.
On the occasion of its silver anniversary, this property, which is not only a reference in Spain but also in Europe and the rest of the world, is taking a look back to recall some of the most curious facts in its history. It is the perfect excuse for remembering all the special events that the property has hosted.
The hotel is a clockwork mechanism that never stops functioning thanks to a set of well-oiled cogs: some 80 members of staff, including receptionists, its sales team, housekeepers, waiters, aestheticians, head chefs, maintenance workers and bellhops.
This team is led by Enrique Castellanos, manager of the property, which has recently received the The Knight Frank Award at the Condé Nast Johansens 2011 Awards for outstanding hotel management in times of crisis. This is the last of a long list of awards that the hotel has received over the past 25 years, giving an idea of its fame in the tourism industry in Spain and abroad.
560,245 bathroom sets in 9,132 days
How can the Barcelo La Bobadilla Hotel's 25 years of history be represented in figures? During the 9,132 days that the hotel has been open, it has received 429,204 guests, who have been provided with 560,245 bathroom sets. The staff have made 321,903 beds and served 639,240 dinners, in which 154,530 bottles of wine have been opened, making each event even more special, if indeed this were possible, at one of Europe's most romantic hotels.
Its status as a romantic hotel, along with its location and unique charm, has made it a popular choice for celebrating weddings. More precisely, 6,918 couples have chosen the hotel for their wedding, including 2,043 Japanese couples who, attracted by the novelty of a Western-style wedding, are very much attracted by the idea of tying the knot in the Barcelo La Bobadilla's Mudejar-style chapel. The chapel has a large organ which gives a magical touch to wedding ceremonies.
The hotel is a luxury refuge in the midst of an immense olive grove in the Granada highlands of Loja, and guests like to make the most of the spectacular natural surroundings. In the last 25 years, guests have gone on 9,728 horse rides, an excellent activity for getting to know the surroundings and relaxing. The hotel's spa centre has also helped guests unwind, with over 33,600 wellness treatments.
The first 25 years are just the beginning
All these curious statistics are not only figures, but also the result of 25 years of excellence and leadership in the tourism industry not only in Spain but also abroad, and mark the first chapter of a property differentiating itself from its competitors. Barcelo La Bobadilla is a symbol of ecoluxury, a hotel combining the Premium philosophy with a respect for the environment, thanks to the use of olive stones to generate clean energy.
Panoramic view of the Barcelo La Bobadilla
