Described as ?The Unexpected Hotel? in the hotel?s promotional material, Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel is certainly that. The resort includes three swimming pools, five restaurants and a wellness area. It mainly attracts party goers as it hosts the most exclusive parties and events where music is provided by the world?s most renowned DJs.
Arrive at Ibiza Airport and take the ten minute taxi drive to the hotel. At reception you are issued with a wristband, and I am not talking the tacky plastic neon ones that some all-inclusive resorts issue to guests to identify which board basis you are booked under. The Ushuaïa wristbands are quite unique. Mine had the title ?The Queen? emblazoned across it, which was very apt given that the very definition of my name ?Raj? is the queen. Great start! The #SMARTVIB wristband must be worn at all times, it is personal to you and is non-transferable, I had no intention of giving it to anybody else, and wore mine with pride!
One of our pet hates when staying at hotels is keycards. We lose them on a daily basis, accidentally have them next to our cell phones which de-magnetizes them, and end up having numerous trips to reception to rectify this. Thankfully Ushuaïa has found a way round this and it?s all thanks to the wristband, swipe it at the lock and voila your door is magically open, absolute genius! Such a simple thing, and definitely something that all hotels should have.
The wristband also allows you to charge expenses, gives you access to...