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Parador Hotel Cuenca |
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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.
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.
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.
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;
The Easter celebrations at Cuenca are internationally renowned and a
visit at this time should be made if possible.
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.
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| 2013 Rates in Euros | Standard | Superior | Double w/ living room | Suite | ||
| Jan and Feb Nov and Dec | 163 | 188 | 286 | 326 | ||
| March to October | 176 | 202 | 308 | 352 | ||
| Breakfast 18 per person per day Lunch or Dinner 34 per person per day | ||||||
| PROMOTIONS IN STANDARD ROOMS * (Subject to availability) | ||||
| 2013 Rates in Euros | Golden Days | Young Persons | 5 Night Card | 2 Night Special |
| Jan and Feb Nov and Dec | 139.30 | 139.30 | 108.00 | 202.50 per night |
| March to October | 148.40 | 148.40 | 108.00 | 211.60 per night |
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Rates are per day for 2 persons sharing a double room and include tax
*Supplement and restrictions may apply - General terms and conditions |
| PROMOTION | OVERVIEW (For more detailed information use the links below) |
| 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 |
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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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| Alarcon | 86 | South |
| Chinchon | 130 | West |
| Albacete | 142 | South |
| Teruel | 153 | North-east |
| El Saler | 238 | East |
| Toledo | 238 | West |
| Information on Cuenca |
| Paradors front page | FAQ's |
| 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.
