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This is the Hospedería Parque de Monfragüe (Extremadura)

Hospedería Parque de Monfrague next to the national park in Extremadura
Hospedería Parque de Monfrague next to the national park in Extremadura

An excellent option to stay during your visit of the Monfrague national park, north of the province of Cáceres, in Estremadura, Is the Monfrague Park Hospedery.

It is a hotel building located in an environment of the beautiful Extremadura pasture, at the gates of the Monfrague national park, and at a strategic point between Caceres, Trujillo y Plasencia, very close to Torrejón el Rubio.

La Monfrague Park Hospedery belongs to the network Guest houses of Extremadura, accommodations of special cultural attraction, equivalent to the National Hostels.

Of the six establishments of make up this network, four of them are located in former convents and palaces, while the Monfrague Park and Hurdes guest houses They are located in natural landscape environments.

La Monfrague Park Hospedery It is a four-star hotel, with a building whose construction combines natural materials, such as wood and slate, with concrete.

Renovated in 2006, if you decide to stay at this inn during your visit to the Monfrague park, just like I did, you will experience a rural environment, but at the same time you will find cutting-edge equipment.

In the decoration of the common areas, you will also find paintings by avant-garde Extremaduran artists, and furniture and carpets by prestigious designers.

Indeed, in the 60 rooms for the Monfrague Park Hospedery, its decoration combines avant-garde elements with natural ones, such as a slate front wall.

Buffet breakfast at the Hospedería Parque de Monfrague in Extremadura
Buffet breakfast at the Hospedería Parque de Monfrague in Extremadura

Between room equipment You have a computer that uses the 32″ flat TV screen and Wi-Fi access and minibar at no additional cost. And among the comfort elements, don't forget to consult the Pillow Menu that will allow you to enjoy the one that best suits your preferences.

On the gastronomic side, the excellent buffet breakfast includes Extremaduran migas and Iberian ham and sausages.

And at dinner time, the inn offers you the restaurant The Paradise of the Senses, where you can taste a refined variant of the typical Extremaduran dishes. If you plan to have dinner, it is worth opting for half board, as it is better financially.

Hospedería Parque de Monfrague in Extremadura
Hospedería Parque de Monfrague in Extremadura

The room prices at Hospedería Parque de Monfrague They range from 70/74 euros (2911) for a standard double room, without/with breakfast included, in low season, to 108/133 euros, in the same room and in high season.

This winter 2011, until the end of the current month of March, there is an offer of a standard double room and half board, with dinner in the restaurant, for 85 euros.

You can also choose a superior double room or a duplex. Of course, it is convenient book well in advance If you want to stay on a Saturday night, the inn is usually full.

What I liked the most

  • The combination of natural surroundings and cutting-edge decoration and equipment
  • The excellent breakfast with Extremaduran cuisine

What I liked least

  • Cold in the hallways, yes, on a freezing January night

About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

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