Pikes Hotel, nestled in the heart of Ibiza, became synonymous with hedonism and celebrity extravagance in the 1980s and 90s. Founded by the charismatic Tony Pike, the hotel’s notoriety began with the filming of Wham!’s “Club Tropicana” music video, catapulting the resort into the international spotlight. The video shoot marked the beginning of a close friendship between Pike and George Michael, a relationship that would see Pike become one of the first people Michael confided in about his sexuality. This event cemented Pikes as a playground for the rich and famous, attracting a steady stream of music royalty, Hollywood stars, and supermodels. Its reputation as a haven of excess was solidified by legendary parties, particularly Freddie Mercury’s extravagant 41st birthday celebration, a three-day spectacle marked by lavish champagne, a colossal firework display, and a guest list that read like a who’s who of the entertainment world.
The hotel’s atmosphere was fueled by a permissive attitude towards pleasure, with stories of drug use and sexual escapades woven into its very fabric. Pike himself, a self-proclaimed sex addict, boasted of countless conquests, though his relationship with Grace Jones remains the most infamous. Their passionate affair, ignited
