Every once and a while we like to show you around some of Portugal's best hotels. This time, we're travelling to Vilamoura, one of the Algarve's most exclusive destinations, which is about to gain a new icon of luxury and hospitality. The iconic Dom Pedro Vilamoura Hotel will undergo a complete rebranding to join the renowned Hyatt Regency brand.
The hotel's renovation, managed by DETAILS – Hospitality, Sports, Leisure, will take place in two phases: the first will be completed by the summer of this year, while the second, marking the full completion of the rebranding, will be finished by the summer of 2026.
At that time, it will open its doors under the Hyatt Regency brand, as part of a franchising agreement with a subsidiary of Hyatt Hotels Corporation.
Among the improvements, highlights include a transformed lobby, a new central bar, redesigned dining spaces with live cooking stations, and a reinvented terrace featuring an octagonal bar.
In addition to enhancing the infrastructure, the project promises to redefine the concept of luxury in the Algarve, aligning with Hyatt's strategy to expand in the leisure resort segment in Europe.
According to Nuno Galvão Pinto, Regional Vice President of Hyatt, "this collaboration demonstrates our commitment to supporting owners and enriching the region's tourism offering."
"This is an exciting project that will add value to the region, attracting loyal audiences to the brand. The infrastructure renovation, the incorporation of valuable insights, and the prime location will make this accommodation the perfect combination for our guests," adds Francisco Moser, CEO of Hospitality at DETAILS.
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