Palacio Valderrabanos

Charming hotel in Avila center The Gran Hotel Palacio Valderr?banos is a charming establishment located next to the majestic Cathedral from Avila. It occupies the Iberian Peninsula and is bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the Cantabrian Sea. This hotel is located inside the city wall, declared World Heritage by UNESCO. It also includes the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands in the Atlantic and the cities of Ceuta and Melilla Its total surface area is 504,788 sq kms Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. The Gran Hotel Palacio Valderr?banos is situated into an ancient palace from the 14th century, totally reformed. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. It disposes of 73 large rooms, elegantly decorated and equipped with the last comfort technology: mini bar, TV, air conditioning or PC connection, among others. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating Civil War (1936-39). The Gran Hotel Palacio Valderr?banos represents the idyllic place to hold working reunions, and a top election for celebrating conventions and banquettes, disposing of several lounges of great capacity and the best equipment. In the second half of the 20th century, it has played a catch-up role in the western international community. The establishment also owns the ?El Fog?n de Santa Teresa? restaurant, which offers the tasty traditional cuisine from the region. Continuing concerns are large-scale unemployment and the Basque separatist movement The diversity and contrast that go to mould the character of Spain are likewise in evidence in its cities.