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PARADOR HOTEL de LEON

Hotel called Hostal San Marcos.

Luxury five star hotel using a monastery which was originally founded in the twelfth century
to provide 'lodging for the poor of Christ' making their pilgrimage to Santiago.

Parador de Leon - Castile
Parador de Leon - Castile
Parador de Leon - Castile

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.
"Ancas de rana" which are frog legs.
"Cecina curada" which is smoked meat which might be beef of the game of the mountains. Entrance to Parador Leon

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.

Parador de Leon is a luxury hotel in a twelfth century modernised monastery.

Reservations

  Parador de Leon - Castile

 
  • 195 Twin bedrooms
  • 15 Double bedrooms
  • 16 Suites
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Telephone
  • Heating
  • Air Conditioning
  • Television with Canal Plus
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Shop
  • Lift
  • Car park
  • Currency exchange
  • Garden
  • Conference Facilities
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Airport: 6 kms
  • Train: 1 kms
  • Map with location
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Parador Leon Reservations

 
No prepayment - No booking fees - Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to arrival without penalty
 
Parador Hostal San Marcos at Leon
DAILY RATES
2010 RatesStandard Double w/ facilities for disabled persons Superior Superior room Double w/ living room Double w/ Hydromassage Suite
Jan to Jun198 EUR198 EUR278 EUR278 EUR347 EUR347 EUR634 EUR
Jul to Dec199.85 EUR199.85 EUR280.6 EUR280.6 EUR350.24 EUR350.24 EUR639.93 EUR
Breakfast 20.19 EUR per person per day                 Lunch or Dinner 36.34 EUR per person per day

PROMOTIONS IN STANDARD ROOMS * (Subject to availability)
2010 RatesGolden DaysYoung Persons5 Night Card2 Night Special
Jan to Jun 166.60 EUR 113.04 EUR 103.00 EUR 248.00 EUR
Jul to Dec 168.16 EUR 113.04 EUR 103.00 EUR 250.33 EUR

Rates are per day for 2 persons sharing a double room and include tax
*Supplement and restrictions may apply - General terms and conditions

PROMOTIONOVERVIEW (For more detailed information use the link below)
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

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