Hotel Description

Parador of Plasencia the convent was founded by the Zuniga family in the mid 15th century on an ancient mosque and synagogue Popularly known as the Convento de Santo Domingo it was founded under the name of San Vicente Ferrer since its origins stem from the vow taken by Leonor de Pimentel wife of Alvaro de Zuniga Duke of Plasencia due to the miracle attributed to the then recently canonized Saint to whom she entrusted herself to save the life of her only child Juan de Zuniga The restoration done on the convent in order to convert it into a Prador has recovered ancient rooms always preservin in the reception rooms dining rooms bedrooms cloister etc the monastic ambience that has for centuires characterized them offering visitors the opportunity to step into another epoch with all the comforts that modern facilities provide Excursions and visits Plasencia monument quarter old cathedral 13th century the new cathedral 16th century Palace of the Marquis of Mirabel The Dean House the Monroy House Ethnographic and textile Museum the Plaza Mayor The city walls and different Puertas gates are also worth noting Puerta de las Berozanas Puerta del Sol Puerta de Coria Caceres 85 Km old and monument quarters Monastero de Yuste 40 km Last residence of Emperor Carlos V Valle del Jerte Monfrage National Park La vera Las Hurdes Valle del Alagn La Raya El Ambroz spectacular natural landscapes The hotel also offers children s facilities and reception Surrounding AreaUpon arrival in Plasencia pass trough the Puerta de Coria and then follow the signs to get to the parador Room TypesStandard Room Standard Room offers 2 twin beds or 1 double and 1 twin or a sofa bed with air conditioning alarm clock bathroom amenities cable satellite TV color TV disabled facilities hairdryer heating internet access jacuzzi whirlpool spa bath laundry service mini bar non smoking rooms room service safe in room and telephone