Parador de
León
Pza.
de San Marcos, 7
León,
24001
Castilla
y León
Spain
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16th Century Monastery-Hospital
The San Marcos Monastery,
whose construction began in the 16th century, replaced another 12th century
monastery from the times of King Alfonso VI.
Different artists immortalised
a yesterday where the strength of his legacy can be seen in stone and wood,
making the hotel a living museum. |
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| The past emerges in the
Cloister and Chapterhouse embracing the present with a learned renovation
of large rooms. In days gone by these sheltered pilgrims.
There are suites located
in the original building with views of the square and also an annex constructed
in the 20th century where the majority of the accommodation is housed.
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Regal halls, spacious rooms,
a library and a restaurant which in the main part offers an impeccable
traditional gastronomy with touches of signature cuisine; all of which
makes the Parador de San Marcos a unique establishment on St. James’s Way
and the Silver Way.
Discover Leonese gastronomy
in the Rey Don Sancho restaurant.
Saturate yourself with the
finest flavours of this historically plagued land enjoying the traditional
local food washed down with the excellent D.O. Bierzo and C.O. Tierras
de León wines.
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Guestrooms:
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Canal plus
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Double Rooms (double beds):
15
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Twin Rooms: 195
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Rooms with Lounge Area: 16
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Places: 452
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Safety Deposit Box
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Telephone in bedrooms
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Television
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Minibar
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Unique Room:
The Quevedo room at the Parador
Hostal San Marcos of Leon is one of the largest and most comfortable rooms
at this historic building which has been both a convent and a prison, where
the prestigious writer Francisco de Quevedo was held for 4 years. The Suite
is set in the centre of the Plateresque façade and has two balconies
that overlook the square, being just over the main entrance. There are
two dreamlike four poster beds and a carved door leading to a living room
with mirrors, tables, tapestries and showcases carved in fine woods. |
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| General Services: |
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Air Conditioning
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Bar
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Bureau de Change
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Conference Suite
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Credit Cards
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Distance to Airport: 6 km.
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Distance to Train Station: 1
km.
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Facility Accessibility (Check
with Parador)
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Garden
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Heating
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No animals allowed
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Parking (without security, limited
places)
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Restaurant
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Shop
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| Visits in the Area:
León monumental.
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Cathedral.
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San Isidoro.
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Casa Botines.
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Palacio de los Guzmanes.
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Barrio Húmedo.
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Museo de León, etc.
MUSAC (Castile and León
Museum of Modern Art).
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Whose building has been awarded
the European Union Prize for Modern Architecture.
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Mies van der Rohe Award.
Monasteries and archaeological
sites route.
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City of Lancia.
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La Griega.
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The Roman Villa of Navatejera,
etc.
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Astorga and the Maragata
area (46 km.)
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Castrillo de los Polvazares
(50 km.)
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Las Médulas (125 km.)
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Cares route (125 km.)
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Valperquero caves (43 km.)
Activities:
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Alpine Skiing
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Basketball
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Equestrian Trails
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Golf
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Handball
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Horse Routes
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Hunting
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Indoor Football
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Motorboats
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Riverboarding
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Tennis
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Trout Fishing
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Local Medieval festivals
in August:
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San Froilán: 5th of October,
Virgen del Camino, 5 km.
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San Juan: 24th of June, León.
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International Trout Week: June,
León.
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Easter (Semana Santa): Of International
Tourist Interest.
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