NH Obradoiro

Centrally located beside the university campus, this hotel boasts stunning contemporary design and is set within a pleasant area of parks and gardens with an outdoor pool. It occupies the Iberian Peninsula and is bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the Cantabrian Sea. Make your stay a luxurious one while staying at the NH Obradoiro. 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. After a day seeing the sights, you can relax and unwind in the sauna or challenge yourself to a good workout in the fitness centre. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. Head to the spa for a relaxing massage and a dip in the heated pool. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating Civil War (1936-39). Soak up the sunshine in the glorious surroundings of the Obradoiro gardens. In the second half of the 20th century, it has played a catch-up role in the western international community. You can cool off in the outdoor pool while admiring the dramatic façade of the NH Obradoiro. 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. Enjoy meals in the Obradoiro’s sophisticated restaurant which serves an à la carte menu of traditional cuisine. 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. There is also a special daily menu and you can kick-start the day with the Obradoiro’s fantastic buffet breakfast. 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. There is also a café bar where you can enjoy an authentic espresso during the day and a refreshing drink in the evening. This contrast is also to be seen in the individual heartbeat of Spain’s cities, where surroundings, climate and daily lifestyles harmonise to lend each its own typical character and atmosphere.