Four-star hotel in Alcalá de Henares, with a 16th-century cloister, seasonal outdoor pool, restaurant and walking access to the historic centre.
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Parador de Alcalá de Henares is a 4-star hotel in Alcalá de Henares, housed in the former convent of Santo Tomás de Aquino, whose 16th-century cloister has a terrace. Its historic architecture sits alongside contemporary spaces, making it easy to explore the old town on foot or combine city visits with a quiet stay. The hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool, a restaurant serving traditional Spanish cuisine and a bar.
The rooms offer a private bathroom, air conditioning and a minibar: the Standard Double Room is 24 m², the Superior Double Room measures 36 m² and offers garden views, and the room adapted for guests with reduced mobility is 28 m². The gym, spa and garden round out the leisure options, while WiFi is free. Private parking costs €18 per day and cannot be reserved in advance. The hotel suits travellers interested in the university heritage, couples and anyone who needs an adapted room; Madrid is 26 km away.
The rooms combine a private bathroom, air conditioning and a minibar, with different bed configurations. The Standard Double Room covers 24 m² and has a bathtub; it comes with two single beds. The Superior Double Room is 36 m², has garden views and a coffee machine, as well as a bathtub and shower. These features give each room its own character while retaining shared comforts.
There is also a 28 m² Double Room adapted for guests with reduced mobility, with two single beds, a dressing room and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms have toiletries, a hairdryer, safe, desk, TV and satellite channels. Heating is available in the Standard and adapted rooms, while the Superior adds garden views and a coffee machine. You can choose between different configurations and prioritise a bathtub, views or accessibility.
At 24 m², the Standard Double Room offers air conditioning, a minibar and a private bathroom with a bathtub. It has two single beds, as well as a shower, toiletries, a safe and satellite TV. Heating completes the facilities in this classically styled room.
The Superior Double Room is 36 m² and has garden views, a feature that sets it apart at the hotel. It comes with a coffee machine, minibar and private bathroom with a bathtub and shower. The large double bed, air conditioning and satellite TV complete a room designed for relaxing.
At 28 m², this room has two single beds and is adapted for guests with reduced mobility. It has a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning and a minibar, as well as a dressing room, safe and heating. Its layout and facilities set it apart from the hotel's other rooms.
The hotel brings together spaces to relax and practical services for your stay. The terrace and garden offer outdoor areas, while the outdoor pool, gym, spa and wellness centre let you alternate visits around Alcalá with time at the property. Room service, a concierge, luggage storage and a 24-hour reception are also available; the lift and adapted rooms make it easier to get around.
For dining, the restaurant is complemented by a bar, snack bar, children's menu and breakfast in your room. The rooms are non-smoking and have air conditioning, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Private parking costs €18 per day and cannot be reserved. Other services include tourist information, currency exchange, daily housekeeping, laundry and meeting rooms.
Parador de Alcalá de Henares is at Colegios, 8, beside the historic university complex of Alcalá de Henares. Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso is 80 m away and Colegio de San Pedro y San Pablo is 150 m away. The 'Los Universos de Cervantes' Interpretation Centre is 90 m away; the area's historic courtyards and buildings make it easy to explore the city's university heritage on foot. Alcalá de Henares Historic Centre is 250 m away.
Alcalá de Henares railway station is 550 m away, and Cercanías-Alcalá de Henares station is 850 m away. There are bus stops at Vía Complutense-Colegio, 450 m away, and Alcala - C/ Via Complutense 13, 500 m away. Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 14 km away. Madrid is 26 km away, so you can combine your visits to Alcalá with a trip to the capital.
To explore the city, you can visit Capilla Del Oidor, 100 m away, and the Ibero-American Art Museum, 210 m away. The Market is 260 m away and the Cervantes Museum is 350 m away; Puerta de Madrid is 850 m away. A walk through the old town takes you between monuments, museums and historic courtyards, with stops to learn about the literary tradition associated with Cervantes. The short distances between these places make it possible to plan much of your sightseeing on foot.
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Guests highlight the cleanliness and comfort, both rated very highly, along with the staff and facilities. Value for money receives a somewhat more moderate rating, although the overall feedback reflects a very positive experience.
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Parador de Alcalá de Henares is in Alcalá de Henares, 14 km from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Alcalá railway station is 550 m away; the Vía Complutense-Colegio and Alcala - C/ Via Complutense 13 bus stops are 450 m and 500 m away. The hotel has private on-site parking for €18 per day; spaces cannot be reserved.
Parador de Alcalá de Henares is beside the historic centre: Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso is 80 m away and Capilla Del Oidor is 100 m away. The 'Los Universos de Cervantes' Interpretation Centre is 90 m away; the Ibero-American Art Museum is 210 m away and the Cervantes Museum is 350 m away. Puerta de Madrid is 850 m away.
Parador de Alcalá de Henares has a seasonal outdoor pool. You can ask reception about the opening dates and confirm whether it will be open during your stay.
Parador de Alcalá de Henares offers continental breakfast, gluten-free options and a buffet, as well as breakfast service in your room. If you choose half board or full board, drinks are not included.
Parador de Alcalá de Henares has a Double Room Adapted for Guests with Reduced Mobility, measuring 28 m² and with two single beds. It includes a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning, a safe and satellite TV; it also has a dressing room.
Parador de Alcalá de Henares has a restaurant serving traditional Spanish cuisine and a bar. It also offers a snack bar, children's menu and breakfast in your room. Drinks are charged separately with half-board and full-board rates.