Hotel Parador de Benavente

The four star Parador de Benavente Hotel is set in a Renaissance style castle, the seat of parliament in 1202 and built by order of Fernando II de León. It forms part of the former walled enclosure of the town. Practically razed to the ground in 1808 during the Peninsular War, it conserves the monumental Torre del Caracol, where there is a living room with a Mudejar coffered ceiling. Surrounded by gardens, the interior contains classical decorative elements such as rugs, forged lamps, coffered ceilings, wood and Castilian bricks.

The parador offers 30 rooms, all with air conditioning, safety deposit box, central heating, mini bar, satellite television, hair dryer, telephone and television.

Facilities at the Parador de Benavente include a bar/café, meeting rooms, garage, garden with swimming pool and terrace, laundry service, car park and restaurant.