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The Parador was originally a monastery founded in the twelfth century to provide lodging for the pilgrims travelling to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia.
It later became the headquarters of the Order of Saint James whose soldiers provided protection for the pilgrims. The original building was demolished in the sixteenth century and the construction ot the present building, on the original site, commenced in 1515. This is one of the most beautiful Renaissance building in Spain. The carvings depicting religious and historical events on the100 metre long facade are worthy of note. Magnificent cloisters were added and improved between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries which look over the gardens. The public rooms are many all filled with paintings, carvings and tapestries. The restaurant specialises in the local dishes. You will be invited to try:
"Cocido maragato" which is a stew of chickpeas, meat, bacon, etc.
The Romans rebuilt the city in 70 AD but this city was destroyed by the Moors. It was rebuilt in the ninth century and was the capital city of the Kingdom of Leon. Its proud boast is the Leon had '24 kings before Castilla had any laws'. (Madrid is in Castilla which later took over the kingdom!) Places to visit in the town include the cathedral which was built on the site of the second century Roman baths. Also the Royal Church of San Isidoro, the archaeological Museum, and the "Casa de Botines" by Gaudi. The accommodation in this hotel of the Paradors group is in one hundred and ninety five twin bedded rooms, fifteen rooms with a double bed and sixteen suites. All the rooms have a private bathroom. Some rooms are specially equipped for the disabled. In the rooms, there is a telephone, satellite television, safe and a mini bar. The hotel has air conditioning. There is a gift shop, restaurant and bar. Facilities are available to hold business meetings. Pets are not allowed in the luxury hotels in the Spanish Paradores group. |
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| Parador Leon Reservations |
| Parador Hostal San Marcos at Leon |
| DAILY RATES (ex Tax) FOR 2 PERSONS SHARING A DOUBLE ROOM | ||||||
| 2009 Rates | Standard room | Double w/ facilities for disabled | Superior room | Double w/ living room | Double w/ hydromassage | Suite |
| All Year | 198 EUR | 198 EUR | 278 EUR | 347 EUR | 347 EUR | 634 EUR |
| 20 EUR per person per day Lunch or Dinner 36 EUR per person per day | ||||||
| PROMOTIONS - DAILY RATE (ex Tax) FOR 1 PERSON SHARING A STANDARD DOUBLE ROOM* | ||||
| 2009 Rates | Golden Days | Young Persons | 5 Night Card | 2 Night Special |
| All Year | 83.3 EUR | 56 EUR | 51.5 EUR | 124 EUR |
| *Supplement and restrictions may apply - General terms and conditions |
| PROMOTION | OVERVIEW (for more detailed information use the link) |
| Golden Days | 30% discount for guests 55 years or over in a standard room with breakfast |
| Young Persons | Discounted rates for guests 20 to 35 years in a standard room with breakfast |
| 5 Night Card | Discounted rates for 5 nights in a standard room exc. breakfast |
| 2 Night Special | 20% discount for 2 consecutive nights or more with half board |
| Parador accommodation within the Spanish regions | |||
| Galicia
North Spain |
Asturias,
Cantabria
& Basque Region |
Aragon
- Rioja
and Navarre |
Catalonia |
| Castile-Leon | Castile-La Mancha (Madrid) | Estremadura | Levante |
| Andalucia (Granada) | Ceuta and Melilla | Canary Islands | Andalucia (Costa del Sol) |
| Paradors front page | Purchase maps of Spain | Computer translations to many languages |
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