This four star parador is beautifully set on the Santa Catalina Hill and offers spectacular views of the surrounding region. It is an Arabic fortress from the 13th century which is approximately 5 km from the town of Jaen where several points of interest are waiting to be discovered including the cathedral, Sierra Magina Nature Reserve, Ali Baths, Baeza (49 km from the hotel) and Ubeda (57 km away).
The Parador de Jaén has just 45 rooms and is a relatively small hotel. The guest rooms here are well equipped, spacious and decorated to give guests the feeling of being at home. Magnificent views are provided by nearly all the rooms.
Guests can have a drink at the hotel’s bar before visiting the excellent restaurant in which local dishes such as "Ajo Blanco" or "Pipirrana" are served. The restaurant provides great service and a welcoming atmosphere and can accommodate 82 guests.
During leisure time guests can go for a swim in the outdoor swimming pool, enjoy the natural surroundings in which the hotel is set, read a book or meet up with friends in the welcoming common room with its fireplace or just go for a walk in the hotel’s grounds. A small meeting room and parking facilities are also available at Parador de Jaen.
The Parador is located in a 13th Century Arabic Fortress on Santa Catalina Hill, which offers the character of defensive bastion of the Jaén horizon, origin and destination to discover the charm of the Andalusian Renaissance. The monumental appearance is maintained on the inside, where the impressive 20 m. high crossed arches of the main living room and the rest of the rooms stand out.
Internet Access:
No internet access in the building.
Parking:
Free outside parking for guests.
Best For:
Heritage, golf, City and Business.
Rooms:
8 single rooms and 37 doubles. Facilities include complete bathroom, mini bar, satellite TV, safe deposit box, direct dial telephone, air-conditioning and central heating.
Disabled Access:
The Parador has not disable facilities.
Jaén Activities & Attractions
Places of Interest:
Jaén, 5 km from the Parador: Alí Baths, Cathedral, palaces, Sierra Magina Nature Reserve, Ibero Museum. Baeza Heritage of Mankind, 49 km. Former University, Cathedral. Úbeda Heritage of Mankind, 57 km, Santa María de los Reales Alcázares Temple.
Festivals:
Local festivities, 18th October; Holy Week; Santa Catalina de Alejandría festivities, 25th November.
Activities:
Trekking.
Parador de Jaén Location
How to get there:
The Parador is located on the top of the Cerro de Santa Catalina, just 5 km from the capital; the main accesses are by the N-323 main road from Bailén-Motril and the N-324 from Córdoba.
