The technological luxury that Messi implemented in one of his hotels and is all the rage in Europe

Thanks to the millions of dollars he has generated from his football, Lionel messi It has several investments in various fields, which are not necessarily related to the world of baseball, and among them, two top-notch hotels stand out: one in Mallorca and another in Ibiza.

These two establishments belong to the hotel chain MIM Hotels (Majestic i Messi Hotels), managed since 2017 by Majestic Hotel Group, which seeks to offer excellent service to its customers, who can now also have a unique experience when they want to cool off in the swimming pools of the facilities.

It’s because the COVID-19 pandemic has crippled hotel operations around the world, but Messi He took advantage of this time to emphasize the two buildings and give them a touch of distinction, as he usually grants in the field of play.. The most remarkable renovation of its hotels is that its swimming pools will have a “constellation effect”In other words, thanks to special lights, those who observe the water at night will have the impression of looking at a starry sky.

But not only that, but those who dive in the waters of the MIM Ibiza swimming pool will be able to enjoy the music of an underwater DJ, thanks to the installation of new technology that allows us to hear sounds underwater. “In water, sound travels much faster than in air, so you hear it not only with your ears, but also through your bones,” said Joel Cahen, founder of Wet sounds, one of the companies at the origin of this new breakthrough, and which already promised at that time to extend this experience in the future to hotel chains.

The hotel of Ibiza It has already reopened its doors last week, while that of Mallorca will be able to do so from Thursday. At the same time, el US Green Building Council awarded the two buildings the LEED label, which recognizes them as sustainable, as part of the research to reduce pollution to fight against global warming. It’s like that the MIM Ibiza entered the Gold category, while that of Mallorca was in the Silver category.

The latter has undergone a facade renovation and has also a luxurious spa with ocean view, for greater relaxation of its residents, who will not only be able to enjoy a massage session, but also a unique view.

Messi bought the Ibiza hotel in 2018. The complex that was called It is Vivé it is located a few meters from the beach and the Mediterranean Sea. It has 52 rooms of approximately between 225 (227) and 526 euros (647 dollars) per night. The most expensive is the presidential suite. In addition, it has modern decor, spa and gym, among other amenities. In 2020 he acquired the Fona Mallorca, located in the town of S’Illot and 50 meters from Sa Coma beach. It has 98 rooms, a spa, a gym, two swimming pools and a bar-restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine with sea views.

Last year, the hotel chain owned by LA chip it was also news after deciding expand your range of possibilities by acquiring one of the most exclusive hotels in Spain: the Himalaia Baqueira, located in the heart of the Baqueira Beret ski resort in Lleida. This accommodation is located at the foot of the ski slope, next to a cable car, in the heart of the Ruda Valley, in the Lleida Pyrenees.

In total, Messi’s hotel chain is made up of four hotels, plus one in Sitges, Barcelona, ​​which cost him nearly $ 30 million in 2017.

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