A stunning Sicilian palace for the new Room Mate Andrea Hotel by Kike Sarasola

Room Mate Hotels opens Andrea, its first hotel in Sicily. Boasting 47 rooms, this unique hotel is located in Trapani's stunning Palazzo Platamone

Room Mate Hotels, the international hotel chain founded by Kike Sarasola, has opened Room Mate Andrea in Trapani, the company's first hotel in Sicily and its fifth in Italy.

This new opening forms part of the company's ambitious expansion plan, which aims to double its size over the next 18 months. Eleven new projects - all already confirmed - will be added to the 26 hotels that the chain currently operates and take the total number of rooms up from 1,808 to 3,600 by the end of next year.

Room Mate Andrea - located in a spectacular palazzo built in the early 20th century by Marquess Enrico Platamone- features 47 rooms. Not only does this truly unique space retain its original neoclassical style, but it also still resonates with the aristocratic air that the Marquess’ family once graced it with.

As with all Room Mate hotels, Andrea boasts an unbeatable location, just a stone's throw from the beach and Trapani's old town, meaning that guests will be able to enjoy the gentle Mediterranean breeze while they soak up the culture and history of the Sicilian coast.

The international chain's new boutique hotel also features first-rate facilities. As well as its exquisitely decorated rooms and communal areas, Room Mate Andrea also features a meeting room, bar and a spectacular terrace complete with sun deck and swimming pool, where guests can admire the magnificent views out over Trapani.

According to Kike Sarasola, CEO of Room Mate Hotels: “We are delighted to be opening Room Mate Andrea. Following our recent openings in Paris and Rotterdam, today we are celebrating the latest addition that is set to become a landmark hotel in Sicily. Over the next few months, we will double the size of the chain, adding new destinations to our portfolio, with Italy being a key focus for us. Andrea is a perfect example of this and is one of many new hotels that we will open in this stunning country.“

Room Mate Hotels is much more than just a hotel chain, it is a life philosophy rooted in the idea that the best way to travel is by visiting friends. Each and every one of Room Mate's hotels has its own name, an unbeatable location, a unique design and its own personality.Their offerings are all tailored to the city and even the specific neighbourhood in which they are located. For example, Andrea is sophisticated, refined and passionate about wine, making her the ideal companion for discovering and enjoying Trapani.

DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE AT THE PALAZZO PLATAMONE

Architects Filippo Terranova and Nicoló La Sala were entrusted with transforming the Palazzo Platamone into Andrea's new home.

Its neoclassical design reflects the typical urban expansion model of the era. Straight lines and geometric shapes are a trademark feature of this property and typical of all buildings dating to the end of the 19th century.

Every single corner of the Palazzo boasts a multitude of intricate details that transports guests back in time to the aristocratic splendour of 20th century Italy. The former home and meeting place of Marquess Platamone's family has been meticulously reformed, fully respecting the original design. Every space features the finest details, from high ceilings and elaborate skirting boards, to handcrafted friezes, draped in Damask fabric. The main staircase retains its original “allatrapanese” style, including delicate ‘morisca‘ stonework and a stunning spacious lobby that will take guests back to early 20th century aristocratic Italy.

Its classical, elegant style is the perfect match for Andrea, a sophisticated noble Sicilian, who will become the ideal travel companion for discovering Trapani's innate beauty, as well as its cultural and artistic delights.

Source: Room Mate Hotels
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