HLEO1, León, Madrid and Inland Spain
This very special hotel in a square in the Romantic Quarter in the heart of León, just a short walk to the magnificent Cathedral, is full of history and art. Forming part of the outstanding 11th century complex of the Real Colegiata de San Isidoro de Leon and the Panteon de Los Reyes with its amazingly vivid Romanesque frescos, amongst the best preserved anywhere, the hotel was at one time a monastery. The monastery also houses the Caliz de Doña Urraca, thought by leading historians to be the authentic Holy Grail. A living monument yet with modern touches, as you wander through its cloisters you will feel the spirituality which has reigned over the years. The hotel is quiet and nicely austere, but comfortable and light and well equipped for the modern world. Yet, stepping out onto the Roman walls at the back, the past will not evade you. The very friendly and helpful staff will make sure you are well looked after and a guided visit of the building will ensure your stay is a memorable one. Special note: At 10.15 each day there is a tour of the Colegiata including the Royal Panteon and Roman Walls. Visit lasts about an hour and is not to be missed (and you get a 20% discount!).
The hotel has 40 ensuite rooms - 10 superior doubles, 6 premium doubles 20 standard doubles and 4 singles.All rooms are on the first and second floors.All rooms have stone walls and views of either the Roman walls or the cloisters. All are equipped with desk, T.V., hairdryer and WIFI connection.Decorated and furnished in a classic way in keeping with the style of the building, but with simple modern touches.Premium doubles are larger rooms and superior rooms have extra large double or twin beds (1 x 180cm or 2 x 135cm) and have sofas.
Lounge areas on ground and first floors. Large courtyard with fountain. Free parking in the grounds. Access direct from the hotel to the Roman walls. Guided tour of the buildings. Holy Grail available for viewing!
Restaurant (open to the public) on ground floor in the cloisterIn summer months there is live music in the cloister most nights
The monumental city of León on the Pilgrims´route to Santiago, had twenty four kings before Castilla even had laws! Apart from its amazing Gothic cathedral with its stunning stained glass windows which jump out at you with their special light, equal to those of Chartres, it boasts many other impressive monuments such as the romanesque Basilica de San Isidoro or La Casa de Los Botines designed by Gaudi in the 19th century.
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