16 -18 February 2026 | IFEMA - Madrid

Room Mate: How Kike Sarasola Transformed the Hotel Industry through Design and Personality

Mon 16 Feb | 16:30 - 17:00

Room Mate Hotels has redefined urban hospitality by focusing on design, personality, and a personalized guest experience, breaking with traditional industry models. This session explores the brand’s history and its impact on transforming the hotel experience, from its beginnings to its consolidation as an international benchmark. In an interview format, we will analyze how Kike Sarasola’s vision has influenced the creation of unique spaces, brand building, and the emotional connection with guests, as well as the key lessons learned from a model that has successfully differentiated itself in a highly competitive market.

Speaker
Kike Sarasola

Kike Sarasola

President & Founder

Room Mate Hotels

Moderator
Bruno Hallé

Bruno Hallé

Partner, Co-Head of Hospitality

Cushman & Wakefield