Hotel RIU Palace Nautilus,
Hotel RIU Palace Nautilus undertook a full refurbishment with the aim of completely upgrading its installations and elevating its category, becoming the first RIU Palace hotel on the Iberian Peninsula. The project focused on modernising all technical areas and improving guest comfort, while ensuring a much more efficient use of energy.
The scope covered 100% of the hotel’s installations, from guestrooms and public areas to plant rooms, delivered within an intensive 90‑working‑day programme to minimise the impact on hotel operations.
Hotel RIU Palace Nautilus undertook a full refurbishment with the aim of completely upgrading its installations and elevating its category, becoming the first RIU Palace hotel on the Iberian Peninsula. The project focused on modernising all technical areas and improving guest comfort, while ensuring a much more efficient use of energy.
The scope covered 100% of the hotel’s installations, from guestrooms and public areas to plant rooms, delivered within an intensive 90‑working‑day programme to minimise the impact on hotel operations.
One of the main challenges was coordinating a large‑scale, full refurbishment within a very tight 90‑working‑day schedule, while maintaining the highest execution quality and meeting RIU brand standards.
It was also crucial to align the technological upgrade of all installations with the hotel’s repositioning strategy towards a higher category, where comfort, system reliability and energy efficiency are decisive factors.
Results and benefits
Thanks to the comprehensive renewal, the hotel has significantly improved its energy performance, reducing consumption and emissions through a combination of high‑efficiency equipment, heat recovery solutions and an advanced control system.
The implementation of the Schneider Electric BMS enables real‑time monitoring and management of all critical systems, optimising operating parameters and facilitating preventive maintenance. This translates into more stable comfort conditions, fewer breakdowns and a more sustainable operation.
The project has directly contributed to the upgrade of the hotel’s category, aligning its technical infrastructure with the guest experience expected from a RIU Palace property and strengthening the hotel’s positioning in the Torremolinos destination.
- Project type Full hotel refurbishment and upgrade of mechanical and control installations
- Construction period 90 working days
- Scope Guestrooms, public areas and plant rooms
Technical scope
The project focused on the design, supply and commissioning of the mechanical and control installations, including:
Replacement and modernisation of HVAC systems using Carrier air‑cooled chillers.
Implementation of Carrier heat pumps for domestic hot water production.
Renewal of variable pressure booster sets from Likitech and Grundfos to ensure stable and reliable water supply throughout the building.
Installation of Grundfos hot‑water recirculation pumps to optimise distribution and reduce energy losses.
Integration of Sodeca heat recovery units and extract fans to improve indoor air quality and recover residual energy.
Installation of new power and control panels connected to a Schneider Electric BMS, centralising the management of building services and guest comfort.
Replacement and modernisation of HVAC systems using Carrier air‑cooled chillers.
Implementation of Carrier heat pumps for domestic hot water production.
Renewal of variable pressure booster sets from Likitech and Grundfos to ensure stable and reliable water supply throughout the building.
Installation of Grundfos hot‑water recirculation pumps to optimise distribution and reduce energy losses.
Integration of Sodeca heat recovery units and extract fans to improve indoor air quality and recover residual energy.
Installation of new power and control panels connected to a Schneider Electric BMS, centralising the management of building services and guest comfort.
Credits
- Riu Hotels & Resorts