From the Mediterranean coastline of Spain to the ski slopes of the Pyrenees in Andorra, experience Messi’s world through a different lens—not through stadiums or trophies alone, but through luxury suites, Ballon d’Or memorabilia, thoughtful design and Michelin-starred dining.
For fans of Lionel Messi, the appeal of MiM Hotels goes beyond simply checking into a luxury property. It offers the chance to step, however briefly, into a world shaped by one of football’s most celebrated figures.
Messi’s boutique hotel portfolio stretches across six destinations in Spain and Andorra, moving between Mediterranean coastlines, fashionable island escapes and snow-covered mountain resorts. The collection includes properties in Sitges, Ibiza, Mallorca, Baqueira, Sotogrande and Andorra, each with its own setting and character.
Some are designed for adults seeking an elegant beach holiday, while others cater to families travelling for skiing, mountain air and outdoor experiences. Across the portfolio, however, the common thread is unmistakable: luxury hospitality infused with subtle reminders of Messi’s sporting legacy.
The hotels are now managed by Meliá Hotels International under a lease agreement and operate within The Meliá Collection. Yet the MiM identity remains visible through curated football memorabilia, signature suites, distinctive restaurants and designer interiors.
From Sitges to Andorra: Building the MiM Collection
Messi’s journey into hospitality began in 2017 with the purchase of his first hotel in Sitges, a coastal town near Barcelona. According to Tatler Asia, the deal was reportedly worth around £26 million.
The acquisition became the starting point for MiM Hotels, a brand that would expand gradually across some of Spain’s most desirable leisure destinations.
Rather than building a vast, uniform hotel chain, Messi developed the collection one property at a time. Each addition introduced a different kind of travel experience, allowing the portfolio to move naturally between the beach, the city and the mountains.
In 2018, the collection expanded to Ibiza with the purchase of Es Vivé, located near Ses Figueretes beach. The 52-room property brought MiM into one of Europe’s best-known island destinations, combining a contemporary aesthetic with the relaxed atmosphere associated with Ibiza.
Mallorca followed in 2020. The property was later redesigned as a 98-room adults-only retreat, with a rooftop bar overlooking the Mediterranean coast, according to Forbes.
The move into Mallorca strengthened the brand’s beachside offering, but MiM was not destined to remain limited to warm-weather destinations.
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By 2021, Messi had taken the portfolio into the mountains with a hotel in Baqueira. The Mirror reported that the four-star, 141-room property sits at the foot of the ski slopes and includes a spa, indoor swimming pool and mountain guide services.
This marked a clear shift in the brand’s reach. MiM was no longer simply a Mediterranean hotel collection. It had become a broader hospitality portfolio capable of serving travellers across seasons.
The most recent addition came in 2023, when a property in Andorra joined the group. The hotel is also home to the now widely discussed Leo Messi Suite, one of the most exclusive accommodations in the portfolio.
Today, MiM Hotels operates across six locations: Sitges, Ibiza, Mallorca, Baqueira, Sotogrande and Andorra.
What It Feels Like to Stay at a Messi Hotel
The distinctive quality of MiM Hotels lies in the balance between luxury and personal identity.
These are not hotels overwhelmed by football branding. Instead, Messi’s presence appears through carefully selected details. Guests encounter curated memorabilia and replicas of his eight Ballon d’Or trophies, alongside design features that connect the properties to his sporting career without turning them into themed attractions.
For fans, the memorabilia adds emotional value to the stay. For other travellers, it remains an interesting layer within a wider luxury experience built around location, design, food and leisure.
At the Andorra property, the football theme even enters the dining room. The restaurant serves a chocolate Ballon d’Or dessert, shaped like an edible football and filled with gold-wrapped treats. According to The Mirror, it is priced at up to $58.
It is playful, theatrical and unmistakably connected to the man behind the brand.
Mediterranean Escapes for Adults
The Ibiza and Mallorca properties cater to travellers looking for a more grown-up coastal holiday.
Both operate as adults-only destinations, appealing to guests drawn to Mediterranean scenery, stylish interiors and a slower rhythm of travel. In Ibiza, the location near Ses Figueretes beach places guests close to the island’s coastal energy, while the relatively intimate 52-room scale gives the hotel a boutique feel.
Mallorca offers a larger retreat, with 98 rooms and a rooftop bar overlooking the Mediterranean coast.
Together, these properties form the more glamorous, sun-soaked side of the MiM portfolio. They are designed for couples, groups of friends and travellers seeking an elegant island escape rather than a conventional resort experience.
Mountain Stays in Baqueira and Andorra
Baqueira and Andorra present a completely different version of MiM.
Here, the focus shifts from beaches and rooftop bars to skiing, mountain scenery and family holidays.
The Baqueira property is positioned at the foot of the slopes, making it particularly attractive for winter travellers. Its 141 rooms, spa, indoor pool and mountain guide services create a full resort experience built around active days and restorative evenings.
Andorra extends that mountain identity while adding one of the brand’s most recognisable luxury features: the Leo Messi Suite.
The suite includes a promenade-facing terrace and an outdoor heated hot tub. According to The Mirror, rates can reach as high as $644 per night, more than twice the cost of a standard room at the same property.
For devoted Messi fans, this is likely to be the portfolio’s most sought-after stay. It combines the exclusivity of a signature suite with the sense of being immersed in a hotel carrying his personal name and legacy.
Michelin-Starred Influence at Hincha
Food is central to the MiM experience, particularly at the hotels in Baqueira, Andorra and Sotogrande.
These properties are home to Hincha, a restaurant concept developed with Michelin-starred chef Nandu Jubany.
The presence of Hincha gives MiM a stronger culinary identity than many celebrity-backed hotel collections. Rather than treating food as a secondary service, the hotels position dining as a key part of the stay.
The collaboration with Jubany adds credibility, while the concept itself creates continuity across selected properties.
For travellers, this means that a stay at MiM is not limited to accommodation and location. It also carries the promise of a more considered food experience, shaped by a chef with established culinary credentials.
Sustainability Across the Portfolio
Every property in the MiM collection holds LEED certification, reflecting a structured commitment to sustainability.
This is an important part of the brand’s positioning. Luxury hotels are increasingly expected to combine comfort with environmental responsibility, and MiM’s certification gives that commitment a formal foundation.
The interiors across the hotels have also been shaped by noted designers Luis Bustamante and Lázaro Rosa-Violán. Their involvement contributes to the individual identity of the properties and helps ensure that each hotel feels connected to its setting. The result is a portfolio associated not only with Messi’s name, but also with design, atmosphere and a carefully developed guest experience.
Beyond Hotels: Restaurants and Wine
Messi’s hospitality ambitions now extend beyond hotel rooms.
In July 2025, he became a strategic partner in El Club de la Milanesa, an Argentine restaurant chain with more than 70 locations across Argentina, Uruguay and the United States. The partnership supports the chain’s planned expansion into Europe through a Miami hub.
His food and beverage interests also include wine. The long-running L10 label, created in partnership with Argentina’s Bodegas Bianchi, supports Messi’s charitable foundation.
He has also moved further into premium wine through the Lionel Messi Collection, produced with Swiss winery Château Constellation.
Taken together, these ventures reveal a growing hospitality and lifestyle footprint built around hotels, restaurants and wine.
Yet MiM remains the most visible expression of that ambition. For football fans, the hotels provide a rare opportunity to stay in a space connected to Messi’s story. For luxury travellers, they offer attractive destinations, thoughtful design and experiences that can stand independently of his fame.
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