Hotel Parador de Baiona ( Baiona / Pontevedra )
Avenida Monterreal 3 36300 Baiona /Pontevedra (Galicia|Spain)
- Telephone:
- 986355000
- Tel. Alternative:
- 915166666
- fax:
- 986355076
Description
Isolated from Bayona, this hotel is sited in a place protected from the sea by the old fortress of Monte Real. Dating from the 2nd century, these walls have outlived the looting of Almanzor, were liberated by Alfonso VII from his cousin, resisted the excursions directed by the Duke of Lancaster in the late 14th century, and it was here that the Catholic Kings chose to set up a local government. And in the mid 1960s this emblematic historic inn was built over the ruins of the fortress constructed by the Count of Gondomar, defender of the domains of the successive attacks by Pirate Drake. The building is the work of architect Jesús Valverde, who let loose his fantasies, creating a labyrinth of corridors and rooms. The result is surprisingly similar to the inns that he designed in Tui and Verín. Later on, architect Ángel Fernández Alba was responsible for the remodeling of the establishment. Today the structure is composed of various bodies that occupy the space between the old merlon towers that once served to defend the river from pirates. The inn receives guests with an impressive stone staircase and delicious interior patio. Bedrooms overlook the Vigo river, and beyond the Cíes islands, a natural park that a nesting ground for many birds. All the bedrooms are spacious, with ceilings and floors graced by noble woods. The remodeling has sought to improve the distribution of the bedrooms and bathrooms too. The decorative landscape was renewed too; up until then it was anchored in the aesthetic of armors of old and Castilian woodwork. The second phase of construction was less fortunate than the first, corresponding to the redistribution of the cloister and bar area, the construction of a new gym and sauna, and four special bedrooms that occupy the old living quarters. Newly introduced halogen illumination helps create a relaxing climate. Pinewoods around the inn are sure to delight those guests who enjoy a morning stroll before breakfast.
Information
Bedrooms:
Special double room: 60, Junior Suite: 12, Suites: 5;
todas con
heating, air-conditioning, king-size beds, internet access, ADSL, interactive TV, Color TV, flat screen TV, satellite TV, Canal Plus TV, radio, work desk, safe, paying mini bar, iron, welcoming fruit basket, daily newspaper, non-smoking bedrooms, pillow menu, bathrobe, hair dryer, feminine cosmetics, jet-lag medicine kit
Installations:
24 hour service, garage, garden, outdoor pool, tennis, water sports, conference rooms with capacity for 800persons , gym, sauna, sauna-shower, shops, living room, business centre
Dining:
Café bar, Restaurant, Terrace
Children:
Babysitting service
Handicap access:
Some bedrooms are outfitted for handicapped guests
Smoking allowed
Closed:
Open year round.
Manager:
David Lorenzo García
Prices
Guaranteed Prices
Special double room
276 €
Hotel suite
502 €
Junior Suite
348 €
Breakfast
20 €
Lunch
33 €
Dinner
33 €
Parking
11 €
Credit cards: AE, DC, V
Taxes included
Our Critic review
EATING:
Grilled fresh squid in Conde de Gondomar, Castillo de Monterreal - Tel: 986 35 50 00. Menu: between 21 and 30 €. Sea bass con in salsa de Swiss chard in the Inn.
SURROUNDINGS:
The historic center, Citadle of Monte Boi, the collegiate church, the Cross of the Santísima Trinidad, the Virgin de la Roca and the replica of the Pinta boat.
ACTIVITIES:
Hiking, horseback riding, hand-gliding, paragliding, windsurfing, mailing, fishing, swimming and tennis.
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