Vincci Hotels opens a new hotel on Madrid’s Gran Vía in conjunction with Generali, the owner of the building located at number 10 on the centrally located avenue. The iconic building houses Vincci THE MINT 4*, an innovative, cutting-edge hotel concept, created by interior designer Jaime Beriestain, in line with the very latest hotel trends. This is the third hotel the chain has launched on the central thoroughfare in the Spanish capital, alongside the existing, Vincci Capitol 4* (Gran Vía 41) and Vincci Vía 66 4* (Gran Vía 66).
The new hotel is another project from the chain that follows its clear commitment to restoring historic buildings. The property was built between 1916 and 1919 and has a façade of great artistic value, with the tradition of the exterior contrasting perfectly with the originality of the new interior design. As the owner of the real estate, the GENERALI Group carried out the renovation, investing approximately five million euros.
Vincci THE MINT finds its inspiration in the concept “FRESH&MUSIC”, where the freshness of mint fills every nook and cranny of Madrid’s latest hotel and relaxation zone, while the finest music provides the aural backdrop.
The famed interior designer Jaime Beriestain was given the task of giving the new hotel its own personality, respecting the essence of the building, and giving it its own singular style. His originality is stunning and is clear from the moment you enter the hotel, with ever-present mint shades of green and turquoise. The traditional reception has no place at Vincci THE MINT 4*, where the experience starts with check-in at the bar, in a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere, where you can do everything you need to do in relation to your stay quickly, while you enjoy a soft drink or a cocktail in the fascinating bar.
Every corner of the hotel is designed to create a luminous, open environment, allowing the guests to enjoy, from inside the building, all the delights of Madrid’s Gran Vía. The Gastro bar surprises, with direct entrance from the street: a lively space where music blends with the pleasure of relaxing with a delicious cocktail or trying the most exquisite treats created by the chefs of Vincci THE MINT 4*.
It’s a unique hotel, a good example of which is its terrace with incredible views over Madrid’s Gran Vía, a place where you can enjoy a snack or a drink from the food-truck located there. In pure Americana style mobile food comes to Vincci Hotels, for an experience that nobody will forget.
This is the third hotel the chain has on the symbolic Madrid avenue and for that reason: “we wanted this to be a special project, one which contributed elements that help set the heart of the city apart”, said Vincci Hotels General Manager Carlos Calero. “For us it’s a major step to open our third property on one of Madrid’s main thoroughfares, but we didn’t want it to be just another hotel; we thought of it as a challenge and felt great responsibility towards the area, and that’s how the innovative concept that is Vincci THE MINT 4* was born”.
The hotel has 88 rooms, all of which are bright and spacious, with all the conveniences that characterise Vincci Hotels, with a cutting-edge design that doesn’t detract one iota from the comfort levels. Among the many services, the hotel has free wi-fi throughout. In line with Vincci Hotels’ environmental commitments and Corporate Social Responsibility policy, the hotel is equipped with the latest energy saving technology, as well as measures to lower water and electricity use.
The hotel also relies on one of the other main reasons behind the success of Vincci Hotels: the human factor. As always, the chain believes in a highly professional staff as a key to providing overall quality in its services. The project created 27 new jobs.