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Parador Hotel Cuenca

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Luxury four star hotel in a sixteenth century convent overlooking the gorge and the town

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The Parador of Cuenca is in former convent of San Pablo overlooking the Hoz del Huecar gorge which has sheer walls and luxuriant vegetation.

Nearby are the famous "Casas Colgadas" (Hanging Houses) and the Museum of Spanish Abstract Art.
Interior at Cuenca Parador
The former chapel and the cloister of the convent is now a cafeteria bringing the friendly life back to the building.

The interior decor combines the traditional elements with more contemporary features such as wicker and leather upholstery.

The welcoming bedrooms are comfortable and some have splendid views of the gorge and the "Casas Colgadas".

There are thirty nine twin bedded rooms, twenty two rooms with double beds and two suites all with private bathrooms.
Swimming pool at Parador de Cuenca

In the rooms there is a telephone, satellite television, safe and a mini bar.

Parador Cuenca is air conditioned and has a gymnasium, sauna, seasonal swimming pool and a tennis court.

There is a restaurant and bar, currency exchange, lift, central heating, garage and car park (without security and limited places), gift shop, free wireless internet and conference facilities.

Spicy seasonal dishes make up the basis for the traditional cooking of Cuenca in which the restaurant specialises. Recommended are : "Morteruelo" which is game shot in season;
"Pisto con lomo de orza", a dish of loin with fried vegetables;
"Bienmesabe", a sponge cake which is popular in the area;
Parador de Cuenca bedroom

About 23 miles from the Cuenca Parador, nature has created an incredible rocky place, called ”la Ciudad Encantada” (the Enchanted City).

The Easter celebrations at Cuenca are internationally renowned and a visit at this time should be made if possible.
Another event is the Week of Classical Religious Music during which several concerts are organized.

The local festival is held in August in honour of the patron saint, San Julian.

The Natural Park of the Cuervo river, the Palancares, and the Devil's Window are all beautiful places to visit.

These have many sporting activities including riding, caving, climbing; hang gliding and canoeing.

Distance from the nearest airport is approximately 167 kms, train station is 2 kms away and the nearest port is 220 kms away.

Animals are not allowed.

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RACK RATES
2013
Rates in Euros
Standard Superior Double w/ living room Suite
Jan and Feb
Nov and Dec
163188286326
March to October176202308352
Breakfast 18 per person per day                 Lunch or Dinner 34 per person per day

PROMOTIONS IN STANDARD ROOMS * (Subject to availability)
2013 Rates in EurosGolden DaysYoung Persons5 Night Card2 Night Special
Jan and Feb
Nov and Dec
139.30139.30108.00202.50 per night
March to October 148.40 148.40 108.00 211.60 per night

Rates are per day for 2 persons sharing a double room and include tax
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Golden Days 30% discount for guests 55 years or over in a standard room with breakfast
Young Persons Discounted rates for guests from 18 to 35 years old in a standard room with breakfast
5 Night Card Discounted rates for 5 nights in a standard room exc. breakfast
2 Night Special 20% discount for 2 consecutive nights or more with half board

 

Directions
Parador Cuenca
Subida a San Pablo, s/n
16001 Cuenca
Latitude: 40° 4' 43.2552" N (40.079155054428135)
Longitude: 2° 7' 35.2092" W (-2.126455307006836)
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Guests' Comments
Comment posted by Friedrich Schweitzer
2013-02-24 13:09:29
Everything was fine: great food, lovely location, friendly staff. Highly recommended! Thank you very much!
Comment posted by David Hart
2012-12-15 14:37:38
The position of the hotel was stunning and the historic convent was brilliantly preserved in the current hotel layout, particular highlights being the wonderful use of the cloisters as a covered corridor around the courtyard, the amazing restaurant with its lectern retained and the religious paintings on the ceiling of the bar. We had specifically requested a room with a view, and the outlook we had was a wonderful view of the medieval town and the bridge over the gorge. The receptionist was very helpful both when we arrived and later when we wanted directions and again when we had a problem with our shutters blowing open in a gale. The only negative I would mention was that the food in the restaurant was not as good as we have experienced in other paradors - it was quite good but not exceptional. We stayed 3 nights, and would have eaten elsewhere if we could have found a restaurant on the Sunday night, but could not so went back to the restaurant in the parador. The over-riding memories are, however, very positive - Cuenca and the area are very well worth visiting, and little known in UK.
Comment posted by Mr & Mrs Rukavishnikov
2012-11-24 19:48:34
We enjoyed our stay at this parador. Everything was OK. The location of the hotel was very convenient for sightseeing. We slept well, as it was quiet in the night. The breakfast was excellent, the evening meal began too late (at 20.30 as I remember). In Russia we usually have our evening meal an hour and a half earlier, we discussed it with other tourists and they agreed that 19.00 would be much better. The staff was friendly and helpful. It would be better if tourists had more direction signs and guide boards to the parador. We had a navigator but could not find the parador without help of Cuenca inhabitants. We would recommend visiting this hotel without hesitation to all our friends and other people.
Comment posted by Carole and John Murray (October 2012
2012-11-23 16:41:04
I can only reiterate all the comments of everyone who have previously contributed. The location, the rooms, the food (especially the breakfast)the staff were all what I have now come to expect when visiting Paradores. As I have mentioned in my previous comments on other Paradores -: Paradores = Perfection
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Parador de Cuenca is a hotel in a sixteenth century convent above the gorge and the town.



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