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Parador de Alcalá de Henares
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Three Cisneros colleges and a carved garden
The Parador de Alcalá de Henares opened in 2009 in three of the colleges that Cardinal Cisneros ordered built, with a 17th-century convent-college as its main piece. Outside it is historic centre; inside, contemporary design. What is most remembered is the cloister and the Jardín Tallado, and the spa, which is under the vaults of the convent's former church. It is on Calle Colegios, two minutes' walk from the university and Plaza de Cervantes, so it is the option for sleeping inside the old town with a car.
Paradores has been in Alcalá since 1930, when the Hostería del Estudiante, the network's third establishment, opened opposite.
Rooms and what they include
There are standard doubles, accessible doubles, superior doubles and junior suites. They have air conditioning, flat-screen television with Chromecast, minibar, a safe big enough for a laptop, hairdryer and a work area with internet; wifi is free, there is a lift, room service and accessibility facilities. The rate can be checked in the calendar on the Paradores website, which varies a lot between weekdays and weekends.
Spa under the church
The spa has a water circuit with separate conditions and price, and a 2026 treatment menu: a 30-minute zonal massage for €49, a 60-minute moisturising facial for €70, a 70-minute vitamin C one for €75 or a 75-minute body ritual for €109. There is also a gym, garden and a seasonal outdoor pool. Book at [email protected].
Two restaurants
The Santo Tomás restaurant, in the former convent-college, serves authentic Madrid cooking with references to the Cervantes recipe book. Opposite, the Hostería del Estudiante keeps its classic menu from 1930 and adds specialities from other paradores.
Car, train and events
By car, take the A-2, exit 23 towards the historic centre; the parador has a paid garage and charging for electric cars, which counts for a lot in Alcalá's old town. Paradores places it about 20 minutes from Madrid airport and IFEMA and half an hour from Madrid. Without a car, Cercanías C-2 or C-7 to Alcalá station and about fifteen minutes' walk. It has a convention centre with five rooms and the Paraninfo hall.
At the door: the University and Calle Mayor to Plaza de Cervantes.
Practical details
- Phone
- +34 918 88 03 30
- [email protected]
- Rating
- 4 stars
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Garage
- EV charging
- Spa
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Garden
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Air conditioning
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Tips
- Book the spa with the room The circuit has limited capacity and separate conditions.
- Ask for the garage on arrival There is no street space in the old town.
- Dine opposite The Hostería opens Wednesday to Saturday evenings.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Parador de Alcalá have parking?
Yes, a paid garage, and charging for electric cars.
Does it have a spa?
Yes, under the vaults of the convent's former church, with separate conditions and price.
Is the Parador de Alcalá de Henares in the centre?
Yes, on Calle Colegios, two minutes from the university and Plaza de Cervantes.
Does the Parador de Alcalá de Henares have a pool?
Yes, outdoor and seasonal.
Are there accessible rooms?
Yes, accessible doubles.
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