By John Smith • Published: 16 Jun 2020 • 15:45
The hotel as it is now Credit: El Fuerte Hotels
DUE to reopen on July 3, following the lockdown, the Fuerte Hotel Marbella currently has four stars but this will change following the issuance of a new building permit by the Marbella Council.
The plan is to spend up to €20 million in order to transform the hotel which fronts onto the Paseo Maritimo and with the work it expects to be elevated to five-star status and join the many elite luxury properties in the city.
The work will include new common areas, a spa section and themed restaurants and in due course the adjacent Fort of San Luis, which is a heritage site will see some renovations.
The work will take place over a four-year period and will create 30 direct and 90 indirect jobs which will also be helpful to the local economy.
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Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews
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