AZZ Peñafiel Las Claras Hotel & Spa

The convent

The hotel occupies the former convent of the Poor Clare nuns, dating from the 17th century, in the Plaza Adolfo Muñoz Alonso in Peñafiel. Today it belongs to the AZZ chain and has four stars. The cloister, covered with a glass roof, serves as the hotel's great lounge, and the former chapel is now the dining room. It is in the old town, a short walk from the Plaza del Coso and below the castle, which can be seen from the pool. Peñafiel is 56 km from Valladolid and 37 km from Aranda de Duero.

The rooms

There are 64, of two types. The doubles have two beds or a queen bed, and suit couples or solo travellers. The junior suites add a spacious living room and a bathroom with shower and bath to the sleeping area. All have adjustable climate control, full bathroom, free wifi, minibar, safe and flat-screen television. The website does not publish prices openly: you book on it, on 983 878 168 or at [email protected]. It advertises early-booking discounts of up to 20% and spa, relaxation and winery packs. It does not give check-in and check-out times, parking or pet policy: ask when you book.

The spa

It is the reason for many stays, and the Town Council counts it among Peñafiel's vinotherapy spaces. It has a 60-minute circuit, relaxation areas and treatments sold separately. It is open Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 20:00 and on Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00. For hotel guests it costs €25 per adult and €15 per child, with a children's timetable to be checked; for those not staying, €31 per adult. Always by appointment, on 674 694 361 or 983 878 168. Cap, flip-flops and swimsuit are compulsory. Outside there is an outdoor pool with a garden and views of the castle.

Eating at the hotel

The Conde Lucanor restaurant is in the convent chapel and serves creative cooking with produce from Castilla y León. In summer the Parrilla Las Claras opens on the garden terrace, beside the pool. Book through CoverManager from the AZZ website. The website does not publish hours or prices.

What to do nearby

From the door you walk up to the Castle and Provincial Wine Museum and down to the Plaza del Coso. For the wine side, the winery visit in Peñafiel combines well with the winery pack or with an afternoon at the spa.