Parador de Guadalupe
Just around the corner from the monastery, the parador occupies a former hospital dating from the 15th century. It once hosted Queen Isabel I, as well as explorers who came to seek the blessing of Our Lady of Guadalupe before setting out for the New World. The cloistered courtyard, dotted with orange and lemon trees, is a tranquil place to while away an afternoon, and the garden has a pool in summer. The large guest rooms are full of medieval character, with worn terracotta floors and, in some cases, four-poster beds. The parador is pricier and more luxurious than the Hospedería, but you can get remarkably good rates outside peak times. It gets expensive during Holy Week and around Extremadura day (8 September), when the Virgin is paraded through the streets.
Calle Marqués de la Romana, 12. paradores.es 📞 92-736-70-75. 80 units. 90€–225€ double. Parking 16€. Amenities: Restaurant; bar; room service; terrace; pool; concierge; free Wi-Fi.
Just around the corner from the monastery, the parador occupies a former hospital dating from the 15th century. It once hosted Queen Isabel I, as well as explorers who came to seek the blessing of Our Lady of Guadalupe before setting out for the New World. The cloistered courtyard, dotted with orange and lemon trees, is a tranquil place to while away an afternoon, and the garden has a pool in summer. The large guest rooms are full of medieval character, with worn terracotta floors and, in some cases, four-poster beds. The parador is pricier and more luxurious than the Hospedería, but you can get remarkably good rates outside peak times. It gets expensive during Holy Week and around Extremadura day (8 September), when the Virgin is paraded through the streets.
Calle Marqués de la Romana, 12. paradores.es 📞 92-736-70-75. 80 units. 90€–225€ double. Parking 16€. Amenities: Restaurant; bar; room service; terrace; pool; concierge; free Wi-Fi.
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