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Parador de Alcalá de Henares

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  • Twin rooms (100)
  • Double rooms (30)
  • Room with living room (1)
  • Capacity (262)
  • Conference rooms
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Telephone
  • Central heating
  • Air conditioning
  • TV
  • Deposit box
  • Minibar
  • Giftshop
  • Lift
  • Parking
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  • Currency Exchange
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Station (2km)
  • Airport (20km)

Spain – Madrid – Alcalá de Henares 

17th century Convent


4-star
 
The Parador

Located in the centre of the historic city of Alcalá de Henares, birthplace of the great writer Cervantes, the Parador occupies the site of the 17th century Dominican Collegiate-Convent of Santo Tomás de Aquino and is built around the original courtyard.  The recently opened hotel has preserved the original features of the remaining structures and combined these with 21st century installations to create a Parador with a very modern feel. 

The Parador’s Hostería del Estudiante restaurant is a very traditional establishment located opposite the hotel in the Colegio Menor de San Jerónimo and which has views of the Patio Trilingüe of the Universidad de Alcalá de Henares.  Together they form part of the monumental buildings' collection of the city of Alcalá de Henares, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998.  The old building consists of nine suites and the restaurant, function rooms and leisure areas, and the new building houses 120 bedrooms. The Parador also has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool in addition to a fully equipped spa offering a soothing array of treatments.

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The Parador has two options for guests to try: the contemporary-styled San Tomás restaurant within the main building as well as the original Hostería restaurant which predates the current hotel and still opens from Wednesday through to Sunday. We certainly recommend trying both, and you will enjoy the thoroughly authentic dining experience of the Hostería where guests can sample dishes which remain true to traditional regional gastronomy.

The City

Alcalá de Henares’ important archaeological sites testify to the presence of the many different peoples and cultures who have at one time made it their home. Founded by the Celtiberians, the city was occupied at various times by both the Romans and the Moors before the Reconquista of the 1118. From that date onwards the medieval centre of the city developed around the ancient temple of San Yuste and today’s visitors will enjoy navigating around the clusters of historic buildings.

Alcalá de Henares continued to grow in importance during the Counter-Reformation and developed into a preeminent centre of culture and education. In 1499 the Complutense University was founded in the city and it went on to play a prominent role in European Renaissance culture as well as in the development of the Spanish language. Miguel de Cervantes’ birth here in 1547 sealed Alcalá’s position as a centre of great literary importance and the prestigious prize which bears his name has been awarded in the city each year since 1976 to honour a writer in the Spanish language. To honour the birthplace of such an important author there is the Cervantes House Museum, a typically Castilian construction with a

courtyard surrounded by outbuildings. Furniture and implements give an idea of what life was like in the 17th century. It is also interesting to see the collection of varied material related to his work, such as old editions of 'Don Quixote' and numerous translations.

The historical old town of Alcalá de Henares has appeared on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1998 and is one of the most beautiful and well-conserved in Europe. The city is an emerging tourist destination and magnificently positioned in terms of its historical and literary legacy to attract cultural tourists.  Alcalá de Henares is superbly situated for day trips to Madrid and its surrounding area. The capital offers various opportunities for shopping and sight-seeing, including the Gran Via, the Royal Palace, the upmarket Salamanca district and the important art galleries of the Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen.

 Click here to read more about 'ALCALA DE HENARES AND ITS PARADOR (pdf)' 

 Click here for Lorna Robert's expert view on this Parador as she journeys through Madrid & Castilla La Mancha.

The Parador will be seasonally closed between: 15/07/2013 - 04/09/2013.

How to get there

The ancient San Jerónimo College is found within the setting of the charismatic history of Alcalá de Henares. Its proximity to monumental treasures such as the San Ildefonso Chapel, the Archbishop's Palace and the baroque convent of Las Bernadas, can be extended to include the Spanish capital. Madrid is just 26 km away along the E-90, towards nearby Guadalajara and Zaragoza.

Nearby Paradors

Madrid (29km)
Chinchon (50km)
Avila (144km)
Toledo (102km)

Region & Cuisine

Please also check our full range of Special Offers, phone us on 020 7953 3020 or request a reservation online.

Please be aware of the following:

  • The prices shown are for the total cost of accommodation including IVA (Tax)
  • Please note that 'Special Offers' are subject to the availability of a number of rooms per night. Room types are normally shown on Room Only, Bed & Breakfast and Half-Board basis but some dates may be restricted to a certain board basis. 
  • Availability under the 'Go As You Please' 5-Night Card offer is displayed here but reservations for this 5-night package must be made via our office on Tel: 020 7953 3020. Please note that this offer is generally on Room Only basis and that some supplements apply at specific Paradors - see offer details for information on these supplements. 
  • Age restrictions apply to the 'Golden Days' Offer (for those aged 55 and over) and the 'Young Persons' Offer (for those aged between 18 and 35). All reservations made using these tariffs are checked upon your arrival at the Parador(s) booked to ensure that at least one person in a room qualifies for the restricted tariff. In the case that you do not qualify for the restricted tariff, the Parador will apply the standard rate without exception and you will be required to pay a supplement locally. However only one person (per room) needs to qualify for either of these two reductions.