4-star Hotel / Parador
HLER1, Lerma, Madrid and Inland Spain
Parador de Lerma, set in an impressive 17th century palace
The hugely imposing Ducal Palace of Lerma, now converted into a 4-star Parador, overlooks and dominates the main square and, in fact, the whole town of Lerma. Built to impress, this magnificent and stately palace boasting four towers, is centred on a splendid cloistered courtyard.
Constructed by the Duke of Lerma, who effectively ruled Spain on behalf of the Habsburg King Phillip III in the early 17th century, the enormous edifice formed part of a monumental complex alongside at least six monasteries, all of which were built largely with funds expropriated from expelled Moriscos (Muslim converts).
Elegant and traditional, the palace was refurbished in 2003 and converted into an elegant, traditional hotel with many common spaces and lovely interiors, with beautifully designed lighting and d?cor in keeping with the building's history.
An important staging post between Burgos and Madrid, Lerma makes for a wonderful stop-over and there's plenty to see and do just nearby. Don't miss the delightful Benedictine monastery at Santo Domingo de Silos, famed for its Gregorian chant and for having the most beautiful cloister in Spain, or Covarrubias with its half-timbered and porticoed medieval houses.
For a less than usual visit and a more modern piece of local history, look out for Sad Hill – the reconstructed film-set for the cemetery scene in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and if the world of wine is of interesting head south and you're soon in the Ribera del Duero region, centred around Aranda del Duero.
Accommodation
68 bedrooms comprised of 58 doubles and twin rooms, 8 superior / double plus rooms, 1 duplex, 1 junior suite and 1 suite.
All rooms are decorated in a classical style with antique furniture and terracotta tiles on the floor. All have air conditioning, heating, en-suite bathroom, free WiFi, TV, minibar and hairdryer.
Hotel Features
24 hour reception
Free WiFi throughout hotel
Large covered cloister / lounge area
Garage parking available
Electric car charging available
Ironing and Laundry services available
Golf can be arranged at the nearby Lerma Golf Course
Restaurant
A buffet breakfast is served in the dining room.The Parador has a popular restaurant with a grand vaulted ceiling serving a wide range of traditional regional dishes with modern touches.There is a bar in the hotel and several more bars and restaurants within a short walk.
Hotel Facilities
24 Hour ReceptionTour Booking Service
WiFi all areas
Spacious Grounds
Lift
Garden/Patio/Terrace
Shared Lounge / TV Area
No smoking in hotel
Luggage storage
Laundry Service
Air Conditioning
Sports and Wellbeing
GymRoom facilities (all rooms)
En-suite bathroomHeating
Air conditioning
WIFI
TV
Fridge / Minibar
Shower over bathtub
Hairdryer
Safe deposit box
Desk
Dining
Restaurant, open to the publicBars / restaurants within walking distance of the hotel
Bistro serving lighter meals
Bar, open to the public, serving drinks and light snacks
Accessibility
Facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobilityRoom(s) adapted for guests with reduced mobility
Parking
Garage parking (extra charge)On-street parking
Electric vehicle charging station
Pets
No pets allowed
Lerma, Madrid and Inland Spain
Always of some importance as a staging post on the way from Burgos to Madrid, Lerma was transformed into the monumental town we see today by the Duke of Lerma who effectively ruled Spain on behalf of Phillip III in the early 17th century. The Duke, the king’s favourite and his right-hand-man, built his enormous palace at the heart of a complex of six monasteries built with funds expropriated from expelled Moriscos. A wander around the old-town will give you a feel for the history of the place which can be quite lively at weekends when people come from far and wide to try the local lamb. Look out for the covered walkway of the Duke which, in places, offers wonderful views over the Castilian plain. Should you wish to visit the monasteries a guided tour is available from the tourist office which is situated in one of the monasteries. Nearby Covarrubias and Santo Domingo de Silos are both well worth a visit and wine lovers can easily dip into the Ribera del Duero region, just to the south.
