Parador de Toledo
The important point to note about Toledo’s parador is that it sits some 4km (2.5 miles) outside the old town, on a ridge across the Río Tajo. That means it has the perfect vantage point to take in Toledo in all its architectural glory, whether you are sunning by the outdoor pool or enjoying the city lights while eating dinner on the patio. But it also means you'll have to take taxis back and forth to visit the sights. The parador occupies a handsome stone manor house with heavy wood beams and copies of El Greco’s twelve apostles in the reception area, but the guest rooms depart from the usual approach of antique furnishings in favor of clean contemporary lines. It’s not the most characterful parador in the portfolio, but everything here is optimized for the views, which need to be seen to be believed. Many rooms have balconies, and there’s a large outdoor swimming pool and bar terrace, which can get busy when tour groups descend. The restaurant sticks with the Toledan classics: Roast partridge and lamb, migas del pastor (fried breadcrumbs), and cured Manchego cheese. Given the sublime location, rates here are remarkably low, especially out of season.
The important point to note about Toledo’s parador is that it sits some 4km (2.5 miles) outside the old town, on a ridge across the Río Tajo. That means it has the perfect vantage point to take in Toledo in all its architectural glory, whether you are sunning by the outdoor pool or enjoying the city lights while eating dinner on the patio. But it also means you'll have to take taxis back and forth to visit the sights. The parador occupies a handsome stone manor house with heavy wood beams and copies of El Greco’s twelve apostles in the reception area, but the guest rooms depart from the usual approach of antique furnishings in favor of clean contemporary lines. It’s not the most characterful parador in the portfolio, but everything here is optimized for the views, which need to be seen to be believed. Many rooms have balconies, and there’s a large outdoor swimming pool and bar terrace, which can get busy when tour groups descend. The restaurant sticks with the Toledan classics: Roast partridge and lamb, migas del pastor (fried breadcrumbs), and cured Manchego cheese. Given the sublime location, rates here are remarkably low, especially out of season.
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