EC Harris win major refurbishment for hotel of royals

[22 June 2009]

International Built Asset Consultancy, EC Harris, has been appointed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts to project and cost manage the major refurbishment of the prestigious Hotel Alfonso XIII in Seville, Spain.

The works for Hotel Alfonso XIII will involve the refurbishment of all public areas, guestrooms, back of house areas, mechanical and electrical and the creation of a luxury spa. The refurbishment is due to be completed in December 2011.

The engagement of EC Harris’ expertise follows its previous appointment as Project Manager for all works on the Palace Hotel in Madrid; another iconic hotel operated by Starwood Hotels & Resorts and owned by Host Hotels.  

Marcos Uttley, Partner at EC Harris, comments; “We are delighted to be involved in the refurbishment of such an iconic Spanish hotel. This historical building, owned by the town council of Seville, is named after King Alfonso XIII and was conceived to be the grandest hotel in Europe.  It was constructed to house international dignitaries for the 1929 Ibero-American Exhibition and continues to host the most high profile guests including Royal families from all over the world.”

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About EC Harris

EC Harris is an International Built Asset Consultancy - acting as trusted advisors to clients - in planning and executing strategies that optimise the construction, operation, use and ownership of built assets.  The firm has 46 wholly owned offices in 24 countries employing 3,400 people.  Turnover in 2008/09 was £306m.