Parador de Alarcón is an 8th-century Moorish castle, set next to the Júcar River. It is located above the medieval village of Alarcón, and offers free public parking on site. The huge Alarcón Reservoir is near to the hotel. The city of Cuenca is 50 miles away. The stone castle has original wood beams and traditional furnishings. It has clever design, combining old and new features. Rooms at the Parador Alarcón are spacious and comfortable. They are decorated with warm colors and luxury fabrics. They all have a private bathroom, air conditioning and a TV. The hotel offers a laundry service and a tour desk. It also has a garden, and a tower with wonderful views. The Parador's restaurant offers traditional local food, using seasonal ingredients. There is also a good selection of fine Spanish wine.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Paradores de Turismo
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.0
High score for Alarcón

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jason
    the United States the United States
    Okay, so this is a spectacular location. The views are breathtaking. The castle is gorgeous, the town quaint. The canyons all around make it a real island. The breakfast is incredible, as is the dinner. I was looking for a room that would make me...
  • Kenning
    the United States the United States
    The breakfast was really good, the location in a castle was the best, I like that you could see the original walls of the castle, I just wish we could of seen more rooms in the castle, the bar and restaurant were really neat to see the walls and...
  • Katherine
    the United States the United States
    Great castle experience. Staff was very welcoming.
  • Luther
    the United States the United States
    It was a very unique, beautiful place with lots of history, comfortable, great views . Excellent staff
  • Chris
    the United States the United States
    Amazing facility! Small castle above a lake. Easy parking and wonderful staff.
  • Adriana
    the United States the United States
    So Unique, you feel like you travel through the time Very clean the hotel and lovely people in town everywhere
  • Schumacher
    the United States the United States
    It is an amazing small hotel in a castle! The room was lovely. The view from the top of the castle is breathtaking. The food at the restaurant onsite was terrific. Alarcon is tiny, but there is much to see and experience. The people of Alarcon are...
  • John
    the United States the United States
    This was an exceptional parador that is noteworthy because it is a former Castle. It is high up on the hill above the town with good parking, a professional staff and a unique atmosphere.
  • Zodi54
    the United States the United States
    Nice experience of staying in a real small castle. Good views from windows on upper floors. Excellent restaurant serving many tasty local dishes. Easy road access and parking right outside the castle. Tiny village outside the castle is largely...
  • James
    the United States the United States
    Amazing stay in a real castle in a super quaint village on a hilltop. They let us go up to the middle castle wall for our own private tour and photos. The views from the rooms were amazing. Such an incredible experience. Highly recommend! And the...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Marqués de Villena
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

Amenities of Parador de Alarcón
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • City view
  • Landmark view

Outdoors

  • Patio
  • Terrace

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed

Activities

  • Hiking

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Kids' meals
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that drinks are not included in the Half Board and Full Board rates.

FAQs about Parador de Alarcón

  • Parador de Alarcón offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
  • Parador de Alarcón has 1 restaurant:

    • Marqués de Villena
  • The prices at Parador de Alarcón may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Parador de Alarcón is 800 feet from the center of Alarcón. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Parador de Alarcón is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Room options at Parador de Alarcón include:

    • Double