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Parador Hotel in Cuenca
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- Exterior - Cuenca is a truly original city hewn out of rock. The hotel's large windows overlook the famous Casas Colgada (hanging houses) set on the rocks flanking Hoz del Huecar in implausible positions. It is a notable example of the late gothic style.
- General - 04/01MP
- Lobby - The lobby is medium in size and decorated as the rest of the hotel in tune with its historical settings. The lobby features elaborate coffered ceilings, original pulpits.
- Location - The hotel is located in the ancient San Pablo convent which was built in the 16th century. The convent was founded by the famous Canon Juan del Pozo. It is located outside Cuenca city walls, where magnificent views can be enjoyed.
- Restaurant - Visitors can sample the typical Cuencan cuisine, which is tasty and spicy. Some examples are ajo arriero, morteruelo, gazpacho manchego which reflects the region's hunting and fishing. Desserts include alaju made with walnuts, breadcrumbs and rosemary honey. To accompany the meals there are excellent wines: Horcajo de Santiago, Motilla del Palancar. In addition, one can sample the typical Cuencan Resoli liquor, made of spirits, coffee and sugar.
- Rooms - There are 62 rooms distributed over 3 floors, the second being the largest. Some of the rooms have views over the cloister, but the most solicited are the ones overlooking the city, gorges and hanging houses.
