NH Alcorcón

Located just outside the city centre and near all major road networks, this smart and stylish hotel has a fabulous restaurant and a great fitness centre with Jacuzzi. It occupies the Iberian Peninsula and is bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the Cantabrian Sea. Prepare for the day ahead with a buffet breakfast served in the bright and airy lounge-restaurant of the NH Alcorcón. 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. Return here for a tasty baguette or pasta dish and then later for some fine cuisine in the evening. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. The NH Alcorcón also has a great selection of Spanish fine wines to discover. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating Civil War (1936-39). The setting is cleverly lit depending on the time of day and is the perfect place to relax with the newspaper and enjoy the ambient music or an authentic espresso. In the second half of the 20th century, it has played a catch-up role in the western international community. After a day of business and cultural activities, head to the fitness and challenge yourself to a good workout before dipping into the Jacuzzi or sauna. 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. The bedrooms are decorated in a sleek, modern design with soothing, organic colours and elegant furnishings. Celts, Iberians, Phoenicians and, at a later date, the Greco-Roman civilisation laid the first cornerstones of urban settlements which, to this day, bear the marks of their passage through time During the Middle Ages, Arabic, Jewish and Christian cultures, singly and through a process of mutual cross-influence, gave rise to the birth of cities which have come to house an historical-artistic heritage of incalculable proportions Tradition alone does not suffice Modernity too is essential, and this was something certain Spanish monarchs –Charles III for one– managed to successfully apply during their reigns in order to beautify townscapes, like that of Madrid, with parks and landmark monuments, thereby instilling the city with a spirit of renewal. Large windows mean you can enjoy plenty of natural light. It was this element of urban renewal that became even more evident at a later date, in the form of townplans designed to extend and enlarge the leading cities, and the construction of graceful buildings which, in keeping with the shifts and changes in architectural tastes, have helped shape the identity of Spain’s cities over the last two hundred years.