The Toledo Parador building was originally built by the Count of Toledo in the 14th century and is completely Toledan in character. The restaurant  serves as a school for the chefs of the other Paradors, and the meals are nothing short of spectacular.

The official name of the Toledo Parador is the "Parador Conde de Orgaz" comes from the famous painting by El Greco – an adopted son of Toledo – titled "The Burial of the Count of Orgaz."

view of Toledo

Parador Toledo pool and view

   
   
Parador Toledo cafe terrace

                          
standard room                                                       

superior room

Toledo – the Imperial city – the "city of three cultures."  For many, Toledo mesmerizes – it exudes a strangely powerful attraction – dark, claustrophobic and profound.  It was the seat of the Spanish Inquisition, the home of the brilliantly disturbed El Greco, and the scene of both vicious and heroic events during the Spanish civil war.

Dignified Toledo, once the capital of Spain, is full of splendor and endless surprises for the traveler.  It is architecturally and culturally fascinating like few other cities could be.  To look at Toledo from afar, is to be beguiled and astonished.

Parador restaurant

Interesting excursions from Parador Toledo:

– Don’t miss perhaps the grandest Gothic Cathedral in Europe.

– The Hospital de Tavera is a Greco-Roman palace that now displays many priceless works by various masters; El Greco, Titian, Ribera and others.

– El Greco museum is a must see for avid art aficionados.

– The Alcazar is ancient Moorish fortress that played a huge part in the Spanish Civil War.

– The 16th century Renaissance hospice today called theSanta Cruz Museum is well worth a visit.

– There are two interesting synagogues founded in the 12th and 14th centuries – today museums – that deserve a visit.

Interesting day trips from the Toledo Parador include:

– Driving over to Aranjuez and visiting the Royal gardens.

– Talavera de la Reina is famous for the beautiful tiles "azuelos" that have been produced there for centuries.

– Madrid itself is within easy driving distance of Toledo.

Toledo really is one of the "must see" cities of Spain.  It is a historical treasure, and even though it can get very crowded with other tourists, it is well worth a long visit – and when you visit, there is no finer place to stay than the Parador Toledo.
 

Facilities at Parador Toledo hotel;
4 Single bedrooms – 56 Twin bedrooms  – 14 Double bedrooms  – 2 Suites  – Bar  -Restaurant  – Telephone  – Heating  –  Air Conditioning – Satellite television  – Minibar – Shop – Elevators – Car park – Currency exchange  – Seasonal swimming pool – Conference Facilities

Your dream of Spain can be a reality!