Guest house in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, with mountain views, a restaurant, rooms of various sizes and the Valle de los Caídos monumental complex nearby.
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Hospedería Santa Cruz is a guest house in the Valle de los Caídos, 400 m from the monumental site and surrounded by the landscape of the Sierra de Guadarrama. The historic building brings together accommodation, a restaurant and spaces for gatherings, in a setting suited to combining cultural visits with walks in the mountains.
The rooms offer views of the garden, the mountains or local landmarks; most have a private bathroom, while one single option has a shared bathroom. There are single, double and triple rooms, as well as a 62 m² Junior Suite with a seating area. The restaurant overlooks the mountains and the Cruz de los Caídos, and breakfast is served as a buffet. There is also a garden, meeting and banquet rooms, auditoriums and a library. Private parking is free, and Wi-Fi is available at no extra cost in the communal areas. San Lorenzo de El Escorial is about a 20-minute drive away, and the Royal Monastery of El Escorial is 5 km away.
The options include single, double and triple rooms, as well as a 62 m² Junior Suite. The rooms for one person are 12 m²; the double rooms are 20 or 22 m², and the triple room is 25 m². The rooms have views of the garden, the mountains or local landmarks, a feature shared across the different categories. The double rooms offer a choice of two single beds or one double bed, while the triple room has three single beds.
Most rooms have a private bathroom with a bath or shower, depending on the category; the single room with a shared bathroom has the toilet outside the bedroom. The Junior Suite stands out for its size and seating area with a sofa. Rooms include practical features such as a desk, wardrobe, heating and wooden or parquet flooring, as well as bed linen and towels.
At 20 m², the Double Room - 2 Beds combines views of the garden, mountains and a local landmark with a private bathroom. You can choose between two single beds or one double bed; the room includes a bath and shower, as well as a desk and wooden or parquet flooring.
At 22 m², this category offers two extra square metres compared with the Double Room and retains views of the garden, mountains and a local landmark. The private bathroom has a bidet and a bath or shower; the layout allows for two single beds or one double bed, and there is a desk.
This 12 m² single room is the option with a shared bathroom: it has a shower and washbasin, while the toilet is outside the room. Views of the garden, mountains and a local landmark accompany a simple space with a desk, heating and wooden or parquet flooring.
Also 12 m², the Standard Single Room differs from the other single option by having a private bathroom with a shower and toilet. It has views of the garden, mountains and a local landmark, as well as a desk and heating; it suits one person who prefers a private bathroom.
The 62 m² Junior Suite is the largest room and adds a seating area with a sofa to its views of the garden, mountains and a local landmark. It has a private bathroom and sleeps two; its size clearly sets it apart from the double rooms and lets you separate relaxing from sleeping.
At 25 m² and sleeping three people, the Triple Room has three single beds and a private bathroom. Views of the garden, mountains and a local landmark are complemented by a bath and a shower, giving it a different layout from the double rooms.
The outdoor areas include a garden, outdoor furniture, a picnic area and a sun terrace. Bicycle rental, bike tours, walking tours and hiking are also available; families can make use of outdoor play equipment, board games and puzzles. Parking is free, and Wi-Fi is available at no extra cost.
Dining options include a café, snack bar, bar and restaurant, as well as a children's menu and special diet menus on request. Communal facilities include meeting and banquet rooms, a games room and a shared TV area. Concierge services, luggage storage, daily housekeeping and ironing are available. Wi-Fi is provided in the communal areas, and the property has options for both leisure stays and group gatherings.
Hospedería Santa Cruz is in the Valle de los Caídos, in a mountainous setting associated with the Cuelgamuros monumental complex. Monasterio Santa Cruz is 30 m away and Valle de los Caídos is 400 m away; Santa Cruz del Valle de Cuelgamuros is 430 m away and Basílica Pontificia de Santa Cruz is 480 m away. These places let you explore the site without first heading into the town centre of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
San Lorenzo de El Escorial is about a 20-minute drive away, and the Royal Monastery of El Escorial is 5 km away. San Lorenzo de El Escorial railway station is 5 km away; El Escorial station is 6 km away. Madrid is about a 40-minute drive away, and Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport is 49 km away. Around San Lorenzo, you’ll find restaurants such as Las Tinajas, 5 km away, and Theoven Studio, 4.7 km away.
The landscape lets you combine a visit to the monumental site with walks in the mountains: Risco de la Nava is 440 m away and Cruz del Despeñadero viewpoint is 3.7 km away. The accommodation offers hiking, walking tours, bicycle rental and bike tours so you can explore the local trails. Guadarrama Municipal Swimming Pool is 6 km away and Casa de la Cueva is 2.9 km away. For a broader cultural outing, the Royal Monastery of El Escorial completes your visit before you return to the Valle.
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Guests particularly appreciate the surroundings and the staff's service; cleanliness and value for money also receive favourable comments. The facilities receive a more moderate rating, and Wi-Fi is the least highly rated aspect among the categories assessed.
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Hospedería Santa Cruz is a guest house in the Valle de los Caídos, about a 20-minute drive from San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport is 49 km away. San Lorenzo de El Escorial railway station is 5 km away and El Escorial station is 6 km away. Free private parking is available at the property, and you don't need to reserve it.
Monasterio Santa Cruz is 30 m from Hospedería Santa Cruz and Valle de los Caídos is 400 m away. Santa Cruz del Valle de Cuelgamuros is 430 m away and Basílica Pontificia de Santa Cruz is 480 m away. The Royal Monastery of El Escorial is 5 km away, in San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
Hospedería Santa Cruz offers a buffet breakfast. The property also has a restaurant, café, snack bar and bar, as well as a children's menu and special diet menus on request.
Yes, dinner at Hospedería Santa Cruz must be booked in advance. The property has a restaurant with views of the mountains and the Cruz de los Caídos, and offers special diet menus on request.
Not all rooms at Hospedería Santa Cruz have a private bathroom. The single room with a shared bathroom has a shower and washbasin, while the toilet is outside the room; the other room types offered have private bathrooms.
Wi-Fi at Hospedería Santa Cruz is free and available in the communal areas. The property also has a shared lounge, where you can relax outside your room.
Yes, Hospedería Santa Cruz has meeting facilities and banquet rooms, as well as two auditoriums and a library. The property also offers meeting and banquet rooms for organising gatherings during your stay.
At Hospedería Santa Cruz, guests must keep noise to a minimum between 23:00 and 08:00. These hours apply overnight, so bear them in mind if you plan to hold meetings or activities in the shared spaces.