The town of Olite lies in the Navarre region of northern Spain, about 30 km south of Pamplona. The main attraction of the town and surrounding area is the Castle of Olite, and impressive palace and former seat of the kings of Navarra. A historic hotel is housed in a wing of the castle – the Parador de Olite.
The Hotel Parador de Olite
This castle hotel is a great tip for culturally interested travelers that are looking for a few nights of peace and quiet in a quiet village in northern Spain. From the outside, the huge complex is characterized by its thick walls and imposing towers and battlements. The interior has its own historic charm. The arched brick hallways, armaments, tapestries, cast iron lamps and artistic coffered ceilings will take you back to the time of King Charles III of Spain. The authentic castle feeling makes a stay at the romantic hotel in northern Spain an unforgettable experience. The Parador de Olite is just one part of the entire palace complex. For a small entry fee, you can enter and explore the other parts of the palace. This is something you shouldn’t miss, and do as soon as possible, so you get an impression of the breathtaking building in which you are staying.
The Rooms
The Hotel Parador de Olite provides all in all 36 guestrooms in the categories of standard and superior. The superior rooms have an integrated living area that is separate from the bedroom, sometimes even on an additional slightly elevated level. Some rooms of the castle hotel in Spain are in the historic part of the palace. Others are found in a more recent annex. If you’re specifically looking for rustic charm in thick stone walls, be sure to ask for a room in the historic section when you make your reservation. Regardless of which room of the romantic hotel you stay in, you will be sure to find excellent decor with a historic touch with all the classic furniture, canopy beds and comfortable furnishings.
Other Facilities
The restaurant in Parador de Olite offers and excellent selection of regional dishes, including fresh asparagus and “Pimientos de piquillo” (stuffed peppers). Several salons with cozy historic furnishing, large fireplaces and high ceilings serve as living rooms, meeting points or just a great place to relax. In addition, the Parador de Olite is ideal as a conference hotel for conferences, seminars or business meetings in Navarra.
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