I had some difficulties to make this post because the access to the common and external areas of this hotel is restricted, and well, that was a surprise for me because in previous years you could have more access since there was a public pool and in that sense I could walk practically free. However, now there is a big fence that prevents people from approaching, so you can only see the hotel from afar. However, this was not always the case, as the hotel was not in operation before, only the swimming pool was enabled due to budgetary issues. So, in order to gain access I had to request permission from the security personnel who, after consulting with their superiors, allowed me access only to the external areas.
Why didn't it work before? Well, it turns out that after its construction in 1957, at a certain point it was no longer open to the public, in fact, since I was a child I remember that it was always closed, but I had the illusion that at some point it would return to operation because it is an iconic place of the city of Maracay and it seemed sad that it was not being used, every time I attended its beautiful pool it became more evident that it was a structure with many opportunities to shine, plus it is located opposite a famous mountain that is visited by dozens of people daily to exercise.
This is how in 2017 the Marriott hotel chain took over the structure and relaunched in style this place that has a high historical value for those who live here, so since then the old "Hotel Maracay" returned to its beautiful days of glory under the name Marriott Maracay Golf Resort.
Talking about the concrete structure, well, you can see that to some extent it is simple. You can see 3 rectangular structures of which 2 are of the same size while 1 is much smaller. The windows are quite large, in fact, they practically occupy the entire outer wall. The blue details, which can be seen on the windows, convey a very fresh aura to me, in fact, from the pool a beautiful contrast is denoted.
Entrance corridors
The access on foot is through long roofed corridors where there are travel agencies, spa, administrative offices and cleaning rooms. From the first moment you enter these corridors you can appreciate the strong presence of green areas that are quite neat and organized, however, towards the external areas the matter is different. At the main entrance there is a large covered space where the clients' cars and cabs arrive, we can also see a sign with the "Marriott" logo.
Exteriors
The green areas are quite extensive and remarkably populated with mango trees and some palm trees, but there is a particular tree that occupies a large area of the garden, it does not have a main trunk like the others, but has several that extend across a fairly large radius. Perhaps this curious tree has its history, but at the moment I don't know it, I suppose that at some point I will find out.
Now, why the title of the post has that expression?, it turns out that since I was a child I used to go to the pool of this hotel which as I said before was public, at times I would stare at its most beautiful rooms and spaces with the desire that someday it would be operational for me to attend as a customer and enjoy its comfort, will it happen, well, I do not lose hope, at least it is already working and is open to the public. It was a pleasure to share, a hug to all!
Tools used and credits:
- Photos: Samsung Galaxy A32
- Translator: DeepL Translate
- Location on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/k8sVEWZJnZapcJHAA
- Technical information
Congratulations dear @dinaaczib! We are delighted to inform you that your outstanding publication was specially selected as an exclusive feature for our Curated Content Catalog and was awarded RUNNER UP in Architecture Anthology™ 75. More power!
Thank you for subscribing to Architecture+Design, an OCD incubated community on the Hive Blockchain.
Thank you so much for so much, it always makes me happy to read this comment. A super hug. 🤗💜
With tremendous pleasure always dear @dinaaczib. Keep up the spectacular A+D projects from Venezuela and beyond. All the best! 😀
HI @dinaaczib, Even from a distance, the exterior of the hotel is attractive because of the blue color. The green plants in the garden outside the hotel clearly have eco-friendly features.
If the truth is it looks very good! Hopefully in the future it can be appreciated a little more, thank you for your kind support!
👏 Keep Up the good work on Hive ♦️ 👏
❤️ @equipodelta suggested sagarkothari88 to upvote your post ❤️
🙏 Don't forget to Support Back 🙏
Thank you very much friends!
@dinaaczib, you are most welcome!
Please Support Back
Here is !ALIVE token gift for you
@dinaaczib! You Are Alive so I just staked 0.1 $ALIVE to your account on behalf of @ hivecurators. (2/10)
The tip has been paid for by the We Are Alive Tribe through the earnings on @alive.chat, feel free to swing by our daily chat any time you want, plus you can win Hive Power (2x 50 HP) and Alive Power (2x 500 AP) delegations (4 weeks), and Ecency Points (4x 50 EP), in our chat every day.
The building has a beautiful design and the hotel areas look well kept, the surroundings and path to the main entrance I love it, it adds freshness to the place, maybe in the near future you can enjoy the hotel pool again. 🌳🌻💐
Greetings!
I must say that I really liked the green of this place, in fact it is close to Parque Nacional Henri Pittier, an incredible place. Thanks for your kind support!
The design of that hotel is very nice, open, with lots of nature, I have only seen it from the outside. The impressive tree that is in its gardens is a Bengal Fig Tree, also called Magic Tree or Tree of Life, endemic to Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka. I remember I took a picture there under its branches a few years ago hehe, greetings!
If that tree really was the main character, I love that fact that you mention, I really hope that tree lasts forever there gives a lot of life. Thanks for your kind support!😀
🌳😉
Congratulations, your post has been added to Pinmapple! 🎉🥳🍍
Did you know you have your own profile map?
And every post has their own map too!
Want to have your post on the map too?
thank you very much!