The Parador Hotel in Santillana Gil Blas - Parador de Santillana Gil Blas
The building in which the four star Parador de Santillana Gil Blas is housed dates back to the 17th and 18th century and has the typical style of an ancestral home. The hotel is located in the historical and charming town of Santillana del Mar which is full of historical attractions.
As well as exploring the nearby town guests cab also rent a car to see the beauty of the surrounding area. At a 3 km distance there are the caves of Altamira, a nature park can be found 40 km away and 60 km from the hotel is the famous El Cares Route.
There are only 28 guestrooms available at the Parador de Santillana Gil Blas which makes the small hotel a charming and welcoming place to stay. The rooms have wooden floors, traditional and tasteful decorations and a comfortable interior.
Liebana and highland stews, fresh seafood dishes, grilled baby beef sirloin and a dish of boiled white beans, vegetables, bacon and sausages are all regional specialties and highly recommended by the chef at the restaurant.
Guests can go for a stroll in the gardens, read a book or simply enjoy the sun on the outdoor patio, unwind and relax in the sauna or have a refreshing drink at the bar. Other facilities of the hotel include a garage and air conditioned common rooms.
Parador de Santillana Gil Blas Additional Information
Facilities:
Restaurant, bar, air-conditioned common rooms, conference room, 24-hours reception, currency exchange service, gardens.
Hotel Class:
Four Stars.
History:
Installed in the Barreda-Bracho ancestral home, in Santillana del Mar main square. This monumental spot is considered a National Monument. The Parador was constructed in the 17th-18th Century and has diaphanous rooms with wooden floors and a traditional decoration.
Internet Access:
No internet access.
Parking:
Outdoor car park and garage available.
Best For:
Heritage, Golf, City and Business.
Rooms:
2 single rooms, 15 twins, 8 doubles and 3 bedrooms with sitting room. Facilities include complete bathroom, mini bar, satellite TV, safe deposit box, direct dial telephone, air-conditioning and central heating.
Disabled Access:
Disabled guests have access throughout all communal areas of the hotel.
Santillana Activities & Attractions
Places of Interest:
Santillana del Mar: the entire city is worth visiting for its historic nature; Santillana zoo; Altamira Caves, 3 km; Cabárceno Nature Park, 40 km; El Cares Route, 60 km; Picos de Europa, 70 km.
Festivals:
Romería de Santa Juliana (Procession), 28th June. Folia, San Vicente de la Barquera. Cabalgata de Reyes (Parade), 5th January.
It is in Santillana’s main square, where all the main buildings are located: Torre de Don Borja, Casa del Águila y la Parra, Torre de Merino and the Town Hall. From Santander-Comillas follow the cobblestone street 100 metres. Santillana is 24 km away from Santander.
Transport Links:
Nearest airport, 23 km. Port: 25 km. Train Station: 8 km.
