Mr Pikes: The Story Behind The Ibiza Legend

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Inspirational for those who want to live life differently, a bit shocking in parts for those who don't! From a successful business life in Australia, and interesting upbringing, his story then turns to Ibiza and the reason he became the man he is remembered for today. Much-married, hedonistic hotel owner who partied hard with many a pop star and was known as the Hugh Hefner of Ibiza; John Donne may have written that no man is an island, but Tony Pike came close.

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Having visited Pikes Hotel since reading the book, I don't think he undersells it at all and from the book you can understand why the island has the reputation it does. Personally I’d have preferred to sacrifice hearing about some of Tony’s pre-Ibiza escapades to have more of the book given over to additional wild tales from Pikes. Initially, after the renovation and out of respect to Tony’s memory, we didn’t make the room – which is now officially known as Room 27 around the hotel, but will likely be dubbed ‘Tony’s Room’ forever – available to the public. HE was the sex-mad playboy who provided a tropical retreat for A-list celebrities to indulge their wildest fantasies.She went to work on the interior design by first imagining what kind of space Tony would have created for himself these days, if he’d still been able to build and design rooms at Pikes as he did during his heyday. Also, information on the forthcoming film or TV series, based on the incredible life story of Tony Pike as read in the book. One of the questions we’ve often been asked over the past year was whatever happened to Tony’s room at Pikes? Known as Mr Ibiza, he was the embodiment of Balearic hedonism, a brash, hard-drinking, drug-taking philanderer whose way with women would have made even the love poet blush.

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You see, I think I may never have even moved to the white isle had I not been fortunate (or could it be clever? Right about that time, the sun had come out, that famous Club Tropicana pool was sparkling in all its glory, and as we surveyed the slightly crumbling empire around us we were greeted by the man himself, wearing a robe (if I remember rightly) as if he too had just swanned out of bed. The original marble countertop in the bathroom still stands with a Moroccan mirror above, adding to the retro charm and in line with Tony’s 1980s interior design style – all in all, the studio has the air of a retired rock star. Steve, ever the trouper and a devoted friend, dutifully packed up his friend’s lifetime supply of extra-large condoms (Tony was often known to brag about the size of his manhood, it would seem he was not exaggerating) and carefully curated collection of sex toys, and delivered it to Sa Residencia as requested.alongside an oil painting of a busty stunner of a woman who looks a little like Gina Lollobrigida and Sophia Loren rolled into one. within this blog, but somehow I think you’d prefer to be getting up to no good somewhere alongside your dearly departed and debaucherous friends Freddie Mercury and George Michael. You’d be hard-pressed to stumble across a soirée of the same ilk in any other city, town or village in the world and yet here we are. Giant glossy cherries complement the pineapple lamps on the nightstand, while Tony’s love of the ladies is acknowledged through two lightboxes showcasing photography by artist Diana Gomez – including one of the indelible Courtney Love which begs the question, did she and Tony have a connection?

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Gold-framed vintage mirrors mean you can get a good look at what’s happening in other parts of the room from wherever you’re sitting, and an array of quirky décor and art pieces line the walls – ranging from antique clocks and decorative fish plates to a tapestry of a horse (a nod to Tony’s past experience as a jockey) and an incredible bronzed peacock artwork inspired by Tony’s years spent in Asia. We raced up to reception to get out of the rain and at once I was greeted by that famous wall of goosebump-inducing photos and a friendly smiling face who said they’d kept the reception open while waiting for their Australian guests to arrive. Mr Pikes: The Story Behind the Ibiza Legend by MT INK is one of the greatest books of all time to read. This guy lived life to the fullest, and if he was around today would be some kind of Instagram influencer which he personally would of hatted.After 85 incredible years, five wives, four children, a modelling career, a shipwreck off the Bermuda Triangle, countless love affairs, kindred friendships with some of the most iconic celebrities of our time, infinite crazy adventures and more parties than most of us will experience in a lifetime, Tony Pike has left the building. Retro designer Scandinavian cane and leather sofas scattered with rich red and brown velvet cushions are reminiscent of a 1970s Playboy Mansion scene, while a huge animal hide rug at the foot of the enormous wooden bed means prevents cold feet when you get up in the middle of the night to pee (if you were an 86-year-old man, this would be important! Anyone with an interest in the White Isle and its colourful characters will find this story fascinating.