A year after the founding of the Marbella Club, Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe married Princess Ira von Fürstenberg, hosting a lavish wedding at their new residence. This event drew the international jet set and marked the moment Marbella emerged from the shadows to claim its place on the map of the world’s society—a pivotal step in its transformation into a glamorous luxury destination.
In 2024, the renowned Marbella Club celebrates its 70th anniversary, a milestone for an institution that has lost none of its allure since its inception by Prince Alfonso in 1954. Timeless elegance, discreet luxury, and a steadfast commitment to old-world glamour are more than just marketing promises here.
The anniversary year is dedicated to the very pillars that have made the club iconic: exquisite gastronomy, a focus on arts and culture, sustainability, and the well-being of its guests—all imbued with a deep respect for its storied past.
That history can be felt in every minute detail. In the lavishly decorated, expansive spaces where the world’s society gather, there is a palpable sense of tradition. It is a place where a cosmopolitan array of guests come together to indulge in the finest cuisine, impeccable service, and a level of hospitality rarely found elsewhere.
Few places manage to preserve the spirit of their origins so faithfully after seven decades, without falling prey to becoming mere caricatures of their own myth. The Marbella Club is one such rarity. It continues to attract families and groups of friends across generations, who come here to celebrate life’s great moments—often extending the celebration to strangers who soon become friends.
Late summer in Marbella is ideal. The oppressive heat of high summer has given way to balmy days, the shorter daylight hours balanced by lengthening evenings that bring with them a sense of leisurely ease.
The perfect day begins with a unhurried breakfast, interspersed with restful pauses that feel like islands in time, followed by lunch at the magnificent MC Beach. More moments of repose fill the day, until the evening is capped with dinner at The Grill. One can see the delight guests take in dressing for the occasion. Yet, Marbella Club offers more than just dining. Golf, padel, swimming, spa—anything is possible.
It becomes evident that this is more than a hotel; it is a way of life.
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