Parador de Gredos

Description

Location

This hotel is set in the Gredos mountain range, nestled among crystalline waters, jutting rocks and luxuriant green pine groves. Its location, on El Alto del Risquillo, offers a privileged viewpoint over the Tormes valley, the Gredos massif and the Piedrahita and Béjar mountain ranges. This all combines to make the hotel an ideal base for excursions into the surrounding countryside. It is 60 km from Ávila, where the nearest bus and train stations can be found, and 170 km from Madrid. The centre of Navarredonda de Gredos is just 2 km from Parador. There guests will find a variety of bars. There are various restaurants located just a 10-minute drive away. The nearest bus stop is directly at the hotel. The river Tormes is a 30-minute walk away. Parque Regional Sierra de Gredos and Puerto del Pico/Calzada Romana are both about a 15-minute drive away, while Cuevas del Águila and Arenas de San Pedro are both about 45 minutes away.

Facilities

2 suites, 3 single rooms and 72 double rooms are located on 5 storeys and can be reached by lift. Guests are warmly welcomed by English- and French-speaking staff at the 24-hour reception desk in the lobby. Check-in/check-out service is available round the clock. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. There are a number of shops as well. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a TV room, a playroom and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Further services and facilities include a transfer service, room service (for a fee), a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. Travellers with bicycles can make use of the on-site bicycle storage area. Complimentary newspapers are available. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.

Rooms

Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the mountain view from a balcony or terrace. Rooms have a double bed or a king-size bed. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a mini fridge included among the standard features. Equipped with a direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge), the rooms provide many ways for guests to stay connected and entertained. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms are also available. The hotel has non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment

Fine weather can be enjoyed on the terrace. The wide range of activities offered at the hotel ensures that there is something new to do every day, including cycling/mountain biking, tennis, golf and horse riding. Sport and leisure facilities at the hotel include a gym, table tennis and billiards. A spa and solarium are available in the wellness area. Copyright GIATA 2004 - 2024. Multilingual, powered by www.giata.com for client no. 124971

Meals

Dining facilities include a restaurant (with high chairs), a dining room, a café and a bar. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board and full board. A continental breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch and dinner, guests can choose between à la carte and a set menu. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.

Payment

The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.

Features

Access for Disabled Acoustic Alarms Activities Additional Beds Adjustable Lamp Air Conditioning Archery Audiovisual Equipment ($) Cafeteria Bar Terrace Bar / Restaurants Bath Gel Bathroom Amenities Bathtub Bikes Billiard Blackboard / Flip Chart Blankets Braille Elevators Breakfast Buffet Breakfast Service Buffet Business Facilities Business Service Central Heating Chapel Children Children Menu Children Park City Cocktail Comb Computer Projector Conditioner Cot Couples Credit Cards - Mastercard Credit Cards - Visa Credit Cards Currency Exchange Service DVD Player Desk Diabetic Menu Diners Club Dinner Service Docks Dry Cleaning Service Electronic Smoke Detector Elevator Equipment for Meetings Exterior Parking Fan Fax Fishing Gala Menu Games Room Garden Guide Service Guided Tours Hair Dryer Hand Soap Heating High Chair Horse Riding Internet Connection Internet Corner Ironing Service Junior Suite King Size TV LCD LCD TV Laundry Service Leisure Library Lounge Lunch Service Meeting Rooms Microphone Mini Bar Moisturising Cream Mountain Mountain/Snow Moving Screens Multilingual Staff Other Activities Other Services Outdoor Summer Terrace Paintball Parking, Transfers and Hire Service Pets Not Allowed Phone Photocopying Service Pillow Menu Projector Reading Room Reception Remote Control Restaurant Bookings Room Security Room Service Rural Safe Safe in Reception Satellite or Cable TV Meeting Service Shampoo Shops Shower Hat Smoking Area Sound Systems Sports Swimming Pool TV Table Tennis TV Room Tennis Court Terrace Ticket Reservation Towels Trekking VIP Room Service Viewpoint Views Wakeup Service Wedding Menu Welcome Details Wi-Fi Work Area Work MenuView more

Description

The magnificent stone walls of the Parador de Gredos, the first of the Paradores, have been entrenched since 1928 amidst the crystalline waters, rugged rocks and green pine woods of the Sierra de Gredos mountains. Inside, the rustic décor creates an atmosphere that is both cozy and stately. There, on an elevated area known as the Alto del Risquillo, the majestic building offers beautiful panoramic views of the Tormes Valley, Sierra de Piedrahita mountains and Béjar, and Gredos Massif. The hotel is the perfect starting point for excursions to unique spots such as Puerto del Pico, where you will find one of the best preserved Roman roads in Spain. It is the ideal place to relax and enjoy the regional gastronomy, famous for delicious beans from El Barco and beef chops.

Features

Air Conditioned Heating Bar/Snack/Café Restaurant Partial Room Service Free Parking

Rooms features

Air Conditioning Heating TV Telephone

Description

This hotel is set in the Gredos mountain range, nestled among crystalline waters, jutting rocks and luxuriant green pine groves. Its location, on El Alto del Risquillo, offers a privileged viewpoint over the Tormes valley, the Gredos massif and the Piedrahita and Béjar mountain ranges. This all combines to make the hotel an ideal base for excursions into the surrounding countryside. It is 60 km from Ávila, where the nearest bus and train stations can be found, and 170 km from Madrid. The centre of Navarredonda de Gredos is just a 2 km of Parador. There guests will find a variety of bars. There are various restaurants located just a 10-minute drive away. The nearest bus stop is directly at the hotel. The river Tormes is a 30-minute walk away. Parque Regional Sierra de Gredos and Puerto del Pico/Calzada Romana are both about a 15-minute drive away, while Cuevas del Águila and Arenas de San Pedro are both about 45 minutes away.||The sturdy stone walls of this historic hotel, which opened in 1928, conceal a comfortable interior and a total of 74 rooms. The classic wood interiors prevail in the dining room, reading room and living rooms. The presence of granite columns and the furniture creates a traditional Castilian style. Gardens and terraces also feature. The hotel has a lobby with 24-hour reception, hotel safe, currency exchange facility and lift access. 2 cafés, a games room and TV lounge also feature. WLAN/Internet access is available. For an extra charge, guests may also like to take advantage of the room and laundry services. Parking facilities are available to those arriving by car.||Some of the bedrooms feature a terrace.||Guests may enjoy tennis, table tennis, horse riding, cycling and 2 pool tables. The nearest golf course (Naturávila) is a 45-minute drive away.