The location is unbeatable
The truth it’s always a joy to stay in a Parador, because they are usually charming hotels, located in historic buildings.
Specifically, the one in Lerma is found in the emblematic Ducal Palace, built in the sixteenth century in the Plaza Mayor. It is a four star hotel and has 70 rooms, plus restaurant, cafe and three halls for conferences or meetings.
The decor is in line with the parador chain, although in this case I found it a bit drab, maybe because our room was very large ... it was a double room with two beds, but we also had two living areas, a two seated sofa at the entrance, and a small round table with two chairs next to the balcony, from which there were spectacular views of the Arlanza alluvial plain (other rooms have views over the huge Plaza Mayor).
Beside the couch was a desk and a table where the TV sat (too small for the size of the room). The furnishings were rustic, blending wood with wrought iron, wicker and glass, but in so much space, they seemed scant, even though we had everything we needed.
The rustic tiled flooring gave a certain cold appearance. The bathroom which was also huge, had two zones, one where the vanity area is found (two sinks embedded in a marble countertop, a huge wall to wall mirror as well as magnifying mirror) and bath (with shower screen), and another separate with the toilets (bidet and w.c).
It looked completely remodelled, all brand new. It was very bright, and we were given a full range of amenities. We did not get breakfast, nor try the restaurant, which was located in the old palace stables. We only had something in the cafeteria, which is worth visiting being that it is in the cloister and the atmosphere is very welcoming.
Even if you do not stay at the hotel, it is open to the public. I was only there one night, but knowing that you’re sleeping in the same place Philip III and his court once rested has a certain charm. In addition, the location is unbeatable, in the heart of Old Town.


