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Derby Hotels Collection
The company was established in 1968 with the opening of the Derby Hotel and is now one of Spain’s most prestigious hotel chains.
Jordi Clos is the chairman and founder of Derby Hotels Collection, a Catalan businessman closely linked to the tourist sector in Barcelona, who runs the company along with his family in a very personal manner.
As well as a hotelier, Jordi Clos is an Egyptologist, collector and sponsor of art. He chairs the Clos Archaeological Foundation, an organisation that owns the Egyptian Museum of Barcelona, with the largest private collection of Egyptian art in Europe on display to the public and that has been funding archaeological digs in Egypt for over twenty years.
His passion for art and culture led Jordi Clos to create a collection of unique, singular hotels, each one different and with its own personality.
Located in historic buildings, such as palaces, manor houses or emblematic constructions, they house collections of ancient and contemporary works of art, over 5,000 pieces in total, making them small museums of inestimable artistic value. They are all characterised by a sophisticated blend of art, culture and luxury.
Located in major European capital cities, such as Barcelona, Madrid, and London, Derby Hotels Collection owns 22 buildings, including a wide range of tourist apartments under the name Barcelona Apartment, and has over 1,200 rooms and a workforce of 900 employees.
Jordi Clos, President and Founder of Derby Hotels Collection; and Joaquim Clos, CEO.
Mission, vision and values
Derby Hotels Collection is a company committed to the recovery, restoration, and enhancement of cultural heritage, with hotels that are iconic buildings restored to become luxury establishments.
The company owns a collection of unique hotels in unique locations, each with its own unique personality, and is distinguished by its passion for art, design, and culture.
With a family-run model, the company is characterized by its solvency, profitability, and a professional team committed to excellence and customer satisfaction.
The social and human values of Derby Hotels Collection are based on respect for history, quality of service, technology, and sustainable growth, maintaining a balance between tradition and innovation.
- Pride of belonging: We are proud to be Derby Hotels Collection. We are brave. We dare to do things differently. We like to be different in everything we do.
- Passion for our guests: We are passionate, we are sure of ourselves and we look to the future with confidence. We push the boundaries. We make a difference in the lives of our guests.
- Proximity: We take time to listen. We treat everyone individually. We enjoy working with you for joint success.
- Effectiveness and efficiency: We simplify things. We are direct and easy to understand. We hone in one what is important.
- Commitment: We are open. We say what we do and we do what we say. We like to share and are transparent in everything we do.
- Emotional complicity: We create open, long-lasting relationships. We believe in commitment, and you can always trust that we will do the right thing. We will be there, whatever happens.
- Respect: We treat people and our surroundings with respect. We are responsible. We all work towards success.
- Spirit of achievement and evolution: We seek inspiration anywhere, wherever it may be. We help people to think freely. We anticipate everything that is really important.