- The new 75-room hotel is owned by SILICIUS and operated by B&B HOTELS under a long-term guaranteed lease agreement.
- With this addition, B&B HOTELS expands its network to 70 hotels in Spain and 89 properties across Spain and Portugal.
- The addition of a hotel to Thader Shopping Centre forms part of SILICIUS’ strategy to enhance the asset, broaden its commercial mix and strengthen its appeal through uses that complement its retail, leisure and food and beverage offering.
Madrid, 31 July 2026 – SILICIUS Real Estate, a Spanish REIT specialising in the long-term management of properties with stable rental income, has added a new hotel to Thader Shopping Centre, one of Murcia’s leading retail and leisure destinations. The property, owned by SILICIUS and operated by B&B HOTELS under a long-term guaranteed lease agreement, opens as B&B HOTEL Murcia Thader and becomes the brand’s fourth hotel in the Region of Murcia.
The new property features 75 modern and comfortable rooms, with different categories designed for a range of traveller profiles, including double, twin, double plus, family, triple and four-person family rooms. The hotel offers the brand’s characteristic services, including free high-speed Wi-Fi, a breakfast buffet, complimentary coffee and tea available 24 hours a day, 24-hour automated reception, air conditioning, flat-screen televisions, a pet-friendly policy and spaces designed in accordance with the Smart Simplicity concept, combining functionality, comfort and contemporary design.
A strategic location in one of Murcia’s leading retail and leisure areas
B&B HOTEL Murcia Thader is located within Thader Shopping Centre, one of the city’s most prominent retail destinations, with a total commercial area of 132,000 square metres and annual footfall of 6.5 million visitors. Hotel guests have direct access to a wide range of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, including cinemas and several entertainment venues.
The hotel’s location strengthens its appeal for both business stays and leisure travel. The property is less than two kilometres from Nueva Condomina Stadium and just a few minutes by car from family leisure destinations such as Terra Natura and Aqua Natura.
It is also connected to the Murcia tram network and offers quick access from the A-30 motorway, providing convenient links to the city’s historic centre and other destinations throughout the Region of Murcia.
The project forms part of the improvement and enhancement strategy for Thader Shopping Centre led by SILICIUS, which aims to introduce new complementary uses and strengthen the asset’s ability to attract visitors.
SILICIUS has invested €3 million in the project as part of a broader programme that, since 2020, has included the renovation of outdoor areas, improvements to connections between the centre’s different plazas, the creation of new terrace spaces and the introduction of landscaping featuring natural vegetation.
Mayte Forján Arce, Shopping Centre Asset Manager at SILICIUS Real Estate, said:
“The opening of B&B HOTEL Murcia Thader represents a highly significant step in our strategy to enhance Thader Shopping Centre. The addition of a complementary hotel use will help increase visitor traffic and broaden the asset’s value proposition. This transaction also enables us to continue strengthening our commitment to the hotel sector alongside a leading operator and through a stable, long-term partnership model.”
Jorge Zelada, Chief Development Officer of B&B HOTELS Spain and Portugal, added:
“The opening of B&B HOTEL Murcia Thader strengthens our presence in a strategic region within the Mediterranean corridor, where we now operate four properties. Murcia is a market with considerable potential due to its economic dynamism, commercial activity and ability to attract both leisure and corporate travellers.
The hotel’s integration within Thader Shopping Centre also provides a distinctive advantage for our guests by combining accommodation, restaurants, retail and entertainment within a highly visited, accessible and well-connected destination. This complementary offering enables us to provide an exceptionally convenient, accessible and comfortable stay, fully aligned with our Smart Simplicity model.”
B&B HOTELS strengthens its presence in the Region of Murcia
With this opening, B&B HOTELS continues to expand its presence in the Region of Murcia, where it now operates four properties. The company’s network has grown to 70 hotels in Spain and 19 in Portugal, bringing its total portfolio across the two markets to 89 properties.
The opening of B&B HOTEL Murcia Thader forms part of the company’s growth strategy, which focuses on developing hotels in urban and strategic locations with strong potential demand from both leisure and corporate travellers.
B&B HOTELS’ proposition is based on providing a comfortable, functional and digitalised experience, offering excellent value for money and services adapted to the needs of today’s travellers.
