Best Luxury Hotels in Castile and León

Once a church, convent and private residence, this 400-year-old building (known locally as the Convento de las Oblatas) remains unchanged from the outside. When sold in 1996, it became the first five-star hotel in the city. What used to be an orchard has been re-invented as a lovely garden. The church area is now the venue’s gourmet restaurant, Villena, run by chef Rubén Arnanz and serving locally influenced dishes, created using award-winning techniques. Additionally, Áurea Convento Capuchinos offers a spa with a jetted pool, a sauna, a Turkish bath and relaxation areas added to create a wellness retreat within its grounds.

A former convent that dates back to the 18th century, this hotel is surrounded by lush green lawns and borders the banks of the Pisuerga River. It has five stars, a fitness centre, a heated indoor pool and a Turkish bath, as well as a glass-covered cloister which serves as an impressive public space. Guests can dine in-house at Los Jerónimos, where Spanish and Castilian dishes by Chef Jorge Gómez Arizméndi are the speciality. Book rooms varying from a standard twin, to a suite with garden views.