Starwood reopens Pine Cliffs
Following an extensive $57 million renovation, The Luxury Collection— a Starwood subsidiary—has announced the reopening of Pine Cliffs Hotel in Algarve, Portugal. The 18-month process has seen the hotel restored, and the addition of a second set of properties in the form of the 148-key Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites.
Reimagined by designer Lynne Hunt, the hotel’s 217 guestrooms and suites, and its public spaces and facilities have all been completely renovated, with new features including the introduction of a 10,000ft2 spa.
“The spectacular transformation of the iconic Pine Cliffs is testament to the collaborative and longstanding relationship we enjoy with United Investments Portugal,” comments Michael Wale, President, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa and Middle East. “This is without a doubt one of Starwood’s most significant developments this year, and ensures this very special resort firmly remains the definitive luxury destination in the Algarve for generations to come.”
Evoking Pine Cliff’s Portuguese heritage, traditional hand-painted tiles adorn unique headboards in each guestroom and terracotta floors can be found throughout the hotel. Meanwhile, panels recounting the discoveries of Vasco de Gama and detailed map reproductions of the Mediterranean by medieval cartographer Giorgio Sideri hang from the walls of the lobby.
The hotel offers six swimming pools, a kids club, an Annabel Croft Tennis Academy, nine-hole golf course with panoramic views, expansive gardens, numerous shops and boutiques, and over 23,000ft2 of event and meeting space.
The resort will boast 11 different restaurants and bars under the supervision of Executive Chef Marco Alban, including the poolside seafood restaurant O Pescador; Beach Club on the golden shore of Praia da Falésia; Piri Piri Steak House; and Zest, a new outlet offering guests an array of health-conscious drinks, snacks and dishes.
Carlos Leal, General Manager, United Investments Portugal, comments: “We are delighted to strengthen our successful partnership with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, which over the past 24 years saw Pine Cliffs establish itself as the leading resort in Portugal and one of the finest in Europe. We are very proud to preserve the distinctive indigenous DNA of this iconic hotel, while at the same time revitalising it and creating a new benchmark for luxury seafront living in Portugal with the introduction of the new Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites.”
