An interesting anecdote of in-laws and businessmen: the curious story of the owners of the hotel that Queen Máxima prefers in northern Argentina. A site that attracts travelers from all over the world.
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The hotel is called El Manantial del Silencio
It was inaugurated in 2001. It all started when Alejandro Patrón Costas (now 76 years old) and María Mercedes Luque (73) made a partnership with another couple. The two couples put up the money for the hotel.
The project was made by the prominent architect Mariano Sepúlveda. Almost everything was made of adobe, always using materials from the land and the place. The work reflects a mixture of austerity and good constructive taste.
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands and members of the House of Orange have stayed at this hotel. Perhaps, they are the most notable visitors to the site. The truth is that it is a perfect space for visitors.
Reviewing the chronicles of El Manantial del Silencio
There are many sites with value for tourism in Argentina. In any case, in Purnamarca there were always travelers. However, there was no formal hotel in the area; so it was a pioneer issue.
A feasibility study was carried out, which was positive. Of all the rooms, the first year 8% occupancy was achieved. The following year, 35% was achieved. Quickly, they reached 80% of that occupation.
The profit obtained allowed us to expand the hotel: from 12 rooms, they went to 20 bedrooms. To this is added a special touch: the site was characterized by good customer service. The result has been one of the best.
When the kings of Holland stayed, the security service of the netherlandss arrived a week early. They inspected each place in detail. Something unusual, because with no other client it has happened.
The queen mother – progenitor of the current king – turned out to be a very simple person. He asked for an iron in his bedroom, because he liked to iron his clothes. An unexpected request from royal people.
It has also been visited by important businessmen
One of them was Mauricio Macri, who became president of Argentina. Also, Marcelo Tinelli and Susana Giménez. In this way, the hotel has been gaining an excellent reputation during its active years.
The kings of Holland have returned several times. Máxima herself has said that it is an accommodation that she likes. The two initial couples are now families, have become in-laws and share a lot.
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What do you think of this story? An example of entrepreneurship that shows that good service is the key to success. Sure!
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