María de Molina

Frommer's Review

The parador is still the number-one place to stay in Ubeda, but this hotel gives it serious competition. In a beautifully restored and once-decaying palace, the three-story hotel is in the center of the historic district. Much of the past, including stone vaulted ceilings downstairs, was retained by the modern architects. The hotel opens onto a marble-columned atrium in which chairs are placed in the center, with a skylight overhead. Wherever you look you'll find grace notes such as hand-carved wooden doors and marble arches over stairwells. In contrast, the bedrooms are thoroughly modernized, ranging from rather cramped to spacious suites. We prefer the rooms with terraces or balconies, which need to be booked well in advance. Each room comes with a small bathroom covered in Andalusian tiles and equipped with tub and shower. Try to have at least one dinner at the restaurant, enjoying not only its fine Andalusian cuisine but also its mellow ambience, particularly inviting at night.

Facilities:
Cafeteria; lap pool; room service; laundry service; rooms for those w/limited mobility

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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