HotelDescription

This building features a central courtyard surrounded by columned arcades in altenating sections: the first has 20 Tuscan columns with semi-circular arches, and the second has 20 Ionic columns.The palace was restored and converted into a Parador rooms that have a capacity of 133 persons. Aside from the usual hotel services such as restaurant and convention rooms, the Parador is also equipped with Internet access. The Parador's gastronomy is based on natural flavorful products found locally. The fields of the Ribera del Arlanza provide the area with some magnificent wines that have a very distinct character; the tempranillo or 'tinto fino' grape, as it is referred to locally, is king in these delicious reds. The Parador is situated in the city of Lerma's plaza mayor. Lerma is from 22 miles from Burgos, its main access road being the A-I motorway, and is 124 miles from Madrid. The nearest cities to Lerma are: Palencia (34 miles), Vitoria (90 miles) and Logono (102 miles). At the highest point of the town of Lerma is found the Ducal Palace. It was constructed on the site of a 15th c. castle and built according to architect Francisco de Mora's plans in successive phases between 1601 and 1617 At the highest point of the town of Lerma is found the Ducal Palace. It was constructed on the site of a 15th c. castle and built according to architect Francisco de Mora's plans in successive phases between 1601 and 1617