Hotel Real Colegiata de San Isidoro
HLEO1, León, Madrid and Inland Spain
Impressive historic hotel in the heart of León
This very special hotel in a square in the Romantic Quarter in the heart of León, just a short walk to the magnificent Cathedral, is full of history and art.
Forming part of the outstanding 11th century complex of the Real Colegiata de San Isidoro de Le?n and the Panteon de Los Reyes with its amazingly vivid Romanesque frescos, amongst the best preserved anywhere, the hotel was at one time a monastery. The monastery also houses the Caliz de Doña Urraca, thought by leading historians to be the authentic Holy Grail.
A living monument yet with modern touches, as you wander through its cloisters you will feel the spirituality which has reigned over the years. The hotel is quiet and nicely austere, but comfortable and light and well equipped for the modern world. Yet, stepping out onto the Roman walls at the back, the past will not evade you.
The very friendly and helpful staff will make sure you are well looked after and a guided visit of the building will ensure your stay is a memorable one.
Special note: At 10.15 each day there is a tour of the Colegiata including the Royal Panteon and Roman Walls. Visit lasts about an hour and is not to be missed (and you get a 20% discount!).
Accommodation
The hotel has 40 ensuite rooms – 10 superior doubles, 10 premium doubles 20 standard doubles and 4 singles.All rooms are on the first and second floors.All rooms have stone walls and views of either the Roman walls or the cloisters. All are equipped with desk, T.V., hairdryer and WIFI connection.Decorated and furnished in a classic way in keeping with the style of the building, but with simple moder touches.Premium doubles are larger rooms and superior rooms have extra large double or twin beds (1 x 180cm or 2 x 135cm) and have sofas.
Hotel Features
Lounge areas on ground and first floors.
Large courtyard with fountain.
Parking in grounds (extra charge).
Access direct from the hotel to the Roman walls.
Guided tour of the buildings.
Holy Grail available for viewing!
Restaurant
Restaurant (open to the public) on ground floor in the cloisterIn summer months there is live music in the cloister most nights
Hotel Facilities
24 Hour ReceptionWiFi all areas
Spacious Grounds
Lift
Garden/Patio/Terrace
Shared Lounge / TV Area
No smoking in hotel
Luggage storage
Laundry Service
Air Conditioning
Room facilities (all rooms)
En-suite bathroomHeating
Air conditioning
WIFI
TV
Walk-in shower
Hairdryer
Desk
Dining
Restaurant, open to the publicResaurant / dining room for guests only
Bars / restaurants within walking distance of the hotel
Bistro serving lighter meals
Accessibility
Facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobilityRoom(s) adapted for guests with reduced mobility
Parking space adapted for guests with reduced mobility
Parking
On-site parking (free)
León, Madrid and Inland Spain
The monumental city of León on the Pilgrims´route to Santiago, had twenty four kings before Castilla even had laws!
Apart from its amazing Gothic cathedral with its stunning stained glass windows which jump out at you with their special light, equal to those of Chartres, it boasts many other impressive monuments such as the romanesque Basilica de San Isidoro or La Casa de Los Botines designed by Gaudi in the 19th century.
- Apart from monuments León has a surprising lot to offer – excellent traditional gastronomy and wines, a very good choice of shops and a lively atmosphere especially at weekends.Crossing point of the Camino de Santiago and Via de Plata.
- Cathedral of Santa Maria – beautiful stained glass Rose Window.
- Hostal de San Marcos, whose history goes back to the 12th century and which at one time was used as a hospital for pilgrims, is now a hotel.
- Palacio de los Guzmanes, built in the 16th century.
- Tapas in la Zona Humeda, ‘the wet zone’, in the old-town.
- See the 'true' Holy Grail housed in the beautiful Colegiata de San Isidoro.
- Take a trip to lovely Astorga with its Gaudi palace.
