Melia Hotels International To Open Melia Costa Hollywood Beach Resort In South Florida

PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain, Nov. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Melia Hotels International today announced that it will open and manage the newly constructed Melia Costa Hollywood Beach Resort in the Hollywood – Fort Lauderdale area of South Florida in 2015. The new condominium hotel property will be the company's second property under the Melia Hotels & Resorts' brand in the United States, the first being Melia Orlando Suite Hotel at Celebration, FL.

Home to more than 60 parks, seven golf courses and seven miles of beautiful beaches, as well as the famous 2.5 mile Hollywood Beach Boardwalk along the Atlantic Ocean. Hollywood Beach sits between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, making it easily accessible to travelers from around the world from South Florida's 2 international airports and 2 seaports. The new Melia Costa Hollywood will overlook stunning Hollywood Beach with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Intercoastal Waterway with its fabulous boating activities. Ideal for visitors seeking a taste of South Florida's unique culture and entertainment, Melia Costa Hollywood is just 10 minutes from Aventura Mall and only 5 minutes from Gulfstream Park both of which offer luxury shops, cafes and fine dining.

Developed by Liberty Grande, LLC., the new project will consist of a combination of 304 fully furnished hotel and residential "smart units" ranging from studios to one, two and three bedrooms as part of a new six story Costa Hollywood Beach Resort community. Each room will feature a sleek interior design with natural color palettes, and equipped with the latest in advanced technology including a multilingual electronic concierge, flat screen televisions complete with movies on demand, full kitchens with energy efficient appliances and a "state of the art" automated valet parking system.

"We remain steadfast in our expansion within the United States, starting with the ME Miami in 2015, the first stateside ME by Melia hotel, followed by the Innside Manhattan in early 2016" stated Gabriel Escarrer, Vice Chairman and CEO of Melia Hotels International. "The opening of Melia Costa Hollywood will strengthen our presence in the United States market and attract global travelers."

Melia Costa Hollywood will boast an abundance of luxurious amenities including a spa and fitness facility, dazzling rooftop infinity pool and sun deck, 5-fine dining restaurants, and other amenities including in-room dining service, a gourmet coffee shop, rooftop bar and grill, and a business center.

With extensive experience in developing high-end commercial properties across the United States and Canada, Liberty Grande has developed more than 2 million square-feet of property.  

"We believe Melia Hotels & Resorts is the ideal partner for the new Costa Hollywood Beach Resort," stated Moses Bensusan, Managing Member of Liberty Grande, LLC. "With its unwavering commitment to service and global experience in hotel operation and management, Melia is no better brand to align ourselves with."

Melia Hotels International currently operates 365 hotels throughout 40 countries and 4 continents, 90 of which are part of the Melia Hotels & Resorts brand. Ranging from business hotels to all-inclusive resorts and with a focus on design and functionality, the Melia brand features a variety of services including The LEVEL, a VIP experience offered in select hotels that provides the finest personalized service and exclusive rooms and amenities, Romance by Melia, offering luxurious, personalized packages for weddings and honeymoons, and its signature YHI Spas and Wellness Centers featuring the finest sanctuaries for pampering and relaxation. Melia Hotels & Resorts continues its path of global expansion with new openings each year including Melia Jamaica (2016) and the rebranding of Melia at Baha Mar with an expected completion date in 2015.

For more information, please visit www.melia-hotels.com.

(*) For further information on development opportunities with Melia Hotels International in North America, please contact Denis Ebrill at [email protected]

About Melia Hotels & Resorts
Melia Hotels & Resorts brand is the Group's city and resort hotels brand that combine a mixture of stunning yet functional facilities within preferred business and leisure destinations, such as Melia Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia, Melia Jardim Europa - Sao Paolo, Melia Caribe Tropical - Dominican Republic, Melia Barcelona - Spain, Melia Vendome - Paris, Melia Whitehouse - London and Melia Zanzibar - Tanzania. The brand is designed to offer the five senses a fresh and innovative experience through igniting the Spanish tradition of excellence in hospitality. All hotels pay close attention to sensory design coupled with fresh and welcoming decorations, balancing aesthetics and design functionality. Melia hotels feature a VIP experience called "The Level" that offers a private lounge with open bar, exclusive room accommodations, special in room amenities and the finest service. www.melia-hotels.com

About Melia Hotels International
Founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca (Spain), Melia Hotels International is one of the largest hotel companies worldwide as well as the absolute leader within the Spanish market. At present, it operates and distributes under the brands: Gran Melia, Melia Hotels & Resorts, Paradisus Resorts, ME by Melia, Innside by Melia, Tryp by Wyndham and Sol Hotels. The strategic focus on international growth has allowed Melia Hotels International to be the first Spanish hotel company with presence in key markets such as China, the Arabian Gulf or the US, as well as maintaining its leadership in traditional markets such as Europe, Latin America or the Caribbean. Its high degree of globalization, a diversified business model, the consistent growth plan supported by strategic alliances with major investors and its commitment to responsible tourism are the major strengths of Melia Hotels International, being the Spanish Hotel leader in Corporate Reputation (Merco 2013).

About Costa Hollywood Condo Resort at Hollywood Beach Village
Located at 777 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood Beach, Florida, Costa Hollywood Condo Resort at Hollywood Beach Village is a luxury resort and high-end retail-shopping district slated to be completed in 2015. The property will feature 304 fully furnished turn-key "smart units," including studios and one, two, and three bedrooms ranging from 366-square feet to 1,500-square feet with terraces and views of the ocean and intracoastal; a rooftop infinity pool and romantic courtyard; entertainment lounge area and an on-site holistic spa and gym as well as boutiques and restaurants within arm's reach. For more information please visit www.costahollywood.com

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