Parador de Santo Estevo

Description

Location

The hotel is housed in the monastery of “Santo Estevo de Ribas de Sil” in Luintra, Nogueira de Ramuín (Orense). The region is also known as the cradle of the 'afiadores e paragüeiros' (traditional knife-sharpeners and umbrella makers). This Benedictine monastery is located in the very heart of the Ribeira Sacra, an exceptionally beautiful natural area where the Miño and Sil rivers meet. A centre of monastic tradition, this area is now an important area of interest for tourists in Galicia. The centre of Luintra is about 5 km away, the nearest bus and train stations can be found at Orense some 30 km away. Orense also offers numerous shopping opportunities. San Pedro de las Rocas is 20 km away, while Santa Cristina is 35 km away. Cañones del Sil is about 8 km away.

Facilities

77 rooms, including 73 double rooms, are located on 2 storeys and can be reached by lift. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. 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. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional amenities include a TV room and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park (no extra charge). Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a childcare service, room service, an alarm call service, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. Complimentary newspapers are available. A fax machine is available for guests' business needs.

Rooms

Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and individually adjustable heating. The rooms have a queen-size bed and a sofa bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a mini fridge included among the standard features. A direct dial telephone, a TV and WiFi (no extra charge) ensure optimal comfort. A hairdryer and a telephone are provided in the bathrooms, which include a shower and a bathtub. As an extra convenience, bathrooms provide cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms are also available. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment

The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. For those who wish to stay active while on holiday, the hotel offers archery. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy canoeing and catamaraning. Sport and leisure facilities at the hotel include a gym and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, massage treatments and a solarium. Copyright GIATA 2004 - 2024. Multilingual, powered by www.giata.com for client no. 124971

Meals

Dining facilities include a breakfast room, a café and a bar. The non-smoking restaurant provides high chairs for children. At breakfast, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. Various dishes can be ordered à la carte for lunch and dinner. The menu also offers diet meals and children's meals. The hotel also offers special catering options.

Payment

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

Features

Access for Disabled Acoustic Alarms Activities Additional Beds Air Conditioning Archery Cafeteria Bar / Restaurants Bath Gel Bathroom Amenities Bathtub Beauty Treatments Bithermal Shower Blackboard / Flip Chart Body Exfoliation Body Wrap Breakfast Service Broadband - Charge Business Facilities Business Service Butler Service Central Heating Channels Chapel Children City Cocktail Computer Projector Conditioner Cot Credit Cards - Mastercard Credit Cards - Visa Credit Cards Diabetic Menu Diners Club Dinner Service Parking for Disabled Docks Elevator Equipment for Meetings Face Care Fax Food Treatment Guided Tours Hair Dryer Hand Treatments Hand Soap Health and Beauty Heating High Chair Hydrotherapy Internet Connection Jacuzzi Junior Suite Keys in Braille Laundry Service Leisure Lounge Lunch Service Massage Meeting Rooms Microphone Mini Bar Moisturising Cream Other Activities Other Services Paintball Parking, Transfers and Hire Service Pets Not Allowed Phone Plasma TV Printer Projector Reading Room Reception Restaurant Bookings Room Security Room Service Rural SPA Safe Shampoo Skin Cleansing Skin Treatments Smoking Area Smoking Prohibited throughout the Complex Sound Proof Sound Systems Spa Leisure Centre Specialised Body Treatments Street TV TV Room Thermal Circuit Trekking Vichy Shower Views Whirlpool Tub Work Menu Nearby ParkingView more

Description

The hotel is housed in the monastery of \"Santo Estevo de Ribas de Sil\" in Luintra, Nogueira de Ramuín (Orense). The region is also known as the cradle of the 'afiadores e paragüeiros' (traditional knife-sharpeners and umbrella makers). This Benedictine monastery is located in the very heart of the Ribeira Sacra, an exceptionally beautiful natural area where the Miño and Sil rivers meet. A centre of monastic tradition, this area is now an important area of interest for tourists in Galicia. The centre of Luintra is about 5 km away, the nearest bus and train stations can be found at Orense some 28 km away, while the nearest beach is at Vigo, located some 160 km away. Orense also offers numerous shopping opportunities. San Pedro de las Rocas is 18 km away, while Santa Cristina is 37 km away. Cañones del Sil is about 8 km away.||References to the monastery's existence can found as far back as the 10th Century, although its origins appear to date back even further, to the 6th and 7th centuries. Inside, various styles can be seen from Romanesque to Baroque, and its three cloisters (Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance in style) are not to be missed. These are the gate cloister, the kitchen cloister and the bishop's cloister. The latter is the only cloister in the whole of Galicia, aside from the Cathedral of Tuy, which is preserved exactly as it was originally built. Also of particular note are the Baroque façade which dates back to the 18th Century and the 3 monumental entrance stairs, which were added in 1739. The building was declared a historic artistic monument in 1923. The air-conditioned hotel offers 77 rooms in total and offers a lobby with 24-hour reception, lift access, a café, restaurant and a TV room. Conference facilities and Internet/WLAN access are also offered. Guests arriving by car may wish to make use of the parking facilities.

Description

77 guest rooms, each of them different, offer views of the green landscape and the amazing Sil River Canyon. At the Parador, you will also enjoy the restaurant terrace beside the chestnut wood; a terrace café in the porter's office cloister; beautiful, spacious function rooms perfect for celebrations; and lovely gardens. Peace and tranquility await in this beautiful place, which also features an exclusive spa with incredible views ... all you have to do is come for a stay. Starting from the Parador, you can follow a number of unforgettable, unique and beautiful routes in an area that is never overcrowded by tourism. On the Ruta de los Catamaranes (Route of the Catamarans), you will navigate the beautiful Sil River Canyon, which offers a spectacular explosion of color in spring and autumn; the Ruta de los Miradores (Route of the Scenic Overlooks) has lovely picture postcard views of the riverbanks; and the essential Ruta del Románico (Route of the Romanesque) will take you to churches and monasteries dating from the late 12th and 13th centuries, surrounded by magical forests of oaks and chestnuts.

Features

Air Conditioned Heating Safe Box Pay Parking Bar/Snack/Café Restaurant Currency Exchange Business Centre

Rooms features

Air Conditioning Heating TV Telephone Mini-bar