ICONIC hotel, Pikes Ibiza — loved by Freddie Mercury, Grace Jones and George Michael, has undergone a makeover for 2023.
A boutique hotel set in within the hills of northern Ibiza, Pikes is notorious for its rich heritage, high octane glamour and fun aplenty, after all, it was Freddie Mercury’s favourite hotel (hence the on-site club called ‘Freddies’).
Established in the ’70s, it’s called to the creative set from Grace Jones to Tony Curtis, and George Michael (who filmed the video for Club Tropicana in the hotel pool), surrounded by Mediterranean gardens, complete with a sunset terrace that’s ideal for taking in the sunrise and for sunset drinks, looking out over the Mediterranean countryside.
And for the 2023, the hotel welcomes major interior and exterior refurbishments, right in time to kick off the new season. As expected, it nods to the rock ‘n’ roll scene with an aesthetic that combines luxury with the contemporary, incorporating little eccentricities in true Pikes’ style.
“Pikes is timeless and must always retain its beautifully core authentic ethos and essence. By sensitively tweaking we’ve kept its meaning and legacy on a rapidly changing island whilst allowing the heart of Pikes to live on unchanged.” Andy McKay, CEO Ibiza Rocks Group
Here, eight of the hotel’s original bedrooms, bathrooms and external spaces have received modern makeovers, adding mid-century modern fittings and furnishings from a range of both emerging and established brands, along with artisans local to the White Isle.
“Pikes is a unique place. During the renovation, it was vital to ensure that the quirky elements of the interiors were retained to preserve the identity of the hotel. Within the redesign we have created eclectic comfortable rooms with a unique feel, coupled with micro-attention to functionality, so that guests will literally never want to leave.” Lucinda Swayne, Interior Designer
The bathrooms have been subject to a remodel and refurbishment with gold metallic sinks, mid-century modern brass taps and fittings, metro wall tiling finished with matchy matchy wallpaper and retro touches in the form of bespoke fringed lampshades by British company, Divine Savages (this has also been continued into Pikes’ restaurant, Pamelas).
Each room showcases its own print from art deco martini glasses to exotic animals and tropical fruits to bring some more playfulness into the space and look inside the wardrobe for kimonos by Silken Flavours, that are perfect for morning wafting with Nordic Knot rugs underfoot.
Talking of which, floors don local stone in a golden earthy tone for authenticity, and the original finca style with Sabina wooden ceiling beams have been retained, with neutral walls to ensure maximum light and the feeling of space. Room exteriors have been redesigned with privacy in mind, with Ibizan stone to match the interiors and seductive lighting. A selection of the Garden Suites also features giant 2–4-person exterior wooden clad baths, topped off with Silken Favours printed deckchairs for guests soak up the sun in their very own private gardens.
by Felicity Carter
Pikes Room rates start from €199 per room in low season. Garden Suite rates start from €312 per room in low season.
Images courtesy of Sofia Gomez Fonzo.