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CEREZO DE ARRIBA CIUDAD RODRIGO

Casón de la Pinilla Ranch-style hotel on the Parador de Ciudad Rodrigo Enrique II
outskirts of a sleepy village, minutes from the ski The whole of the 12th-century fortified town of
slopes of La Pinilla. In the restaurant the accent is Ciudad Rodrigo is a historical monument. This
on local specialities. In summer, breakfast and castle stands at the centre of the old town. Most
drinks are served on the long, balconied porch. of the rooms look inward towards the lovely
With a playroom and activities ranging from enclosed gardens. Try for one of the bedrooms
riding to canoeing, the Casón caters to all ages. overlooking the Agueda river and the town.
N 40592 Cerezo de Arriba, Segovia. Map p287 F4, N Plaza del Castillo 1, 37500 Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca.
p288 A4. § (921) 557201. ` (921) 557209. Map p286 C5. § (923) 460150. ` (923) 460404.
$ casonpinilla@teleline.es 0 b,l,d. Rooms 12. ∂ $ ciudadrodrigo@parador.es 0 b,l,d. Rooms 35. z ∂
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CHINCHÓN CUENCA

Parador de Chinchón Soothe body and mind Parador de Cuenca This 16th-century former
at this 15th-century former convent. Simple but convent is perched dramatically above a gorge in
elegant decoration includes the original frescoes the upper town, with rooms ranged around a
on the main staircase; the internal courtyard is calm courtyard. Staff are friendly and capable.
glorious. Outside are trees and flowers, bamboos Nearby is the Museum of Spanish Abstract Art, in
and fountains, and a spectacular colonnaded one of the ‘Casas Colgadas’ which literally hang
swimming pool. over the gorge.
N Avenida del Generalísimo 1, 28370 Chinchón, Madrid. N Subida San Pablo s/n, 16001 Cuenca. Map p288 B5,
Map p287 F5, p288 A5. § (91) 8940836. ` (91) p291 E1. § (969) 232320. ` (969) 232534. $
8940908. $ chinchon@parador.es 0 b,l,d. Rooms 38. cuenca@parador.es 0 b,l,d. Rooms 63. zS÷
z S ∂ ¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡ ¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡

MADRID MADRID
Best Western Hotel Carlos V It looks like any Emperatriz This large hotel with pale decoration
other slick city hotel but, family-run, this one has and upholstered furniture manages to create an
a heart, as well as a beautifully furnished lounge. oasis of calm in the city centre.
N Maestro Victoria 5, 28013 Madrid. Map p287 E5. N López de Hoyos 4, 28006 Madrid. Map p287 E5.
§ (91) 5314100. ` (91) 5313761. $ recepcion@ § (91) 5638088. ` (91) 5639804. $ comercial@ hotel-
hotelcarlosv.com 0 b. Rooms 67. ¡¡¡ emperatriz.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 158. ¡¡¡¡
MADRID MADRID
Conde de Orgaz A modern hotel with well- Gran Hotel Tryp Reina Victoria Ernest
appointed bedrooms, handy for the airport and Hemingway stayed in this grand hotel, which has
the Campo de las Naciones Exhibition Centre. a plush modern interior and marble hall.
N Avenida Moscatelar 24, 28043 Madrid. Map p287 E5. N Plaza de Santa Ana 14, 28012 Madrid. Map p287 E5.
§ (91) 7489760. ` (91) 3880009. $ reservasconde@ § (91) 5314500. ` (91) 5220307. $ recvic@trypnet.com
zenithoteles.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 91. ¡¡¡ 0 b,l,d. Rooms 201. ¡¡¡¡
For key to symbols see backflap. For price categories see p285