MELIA HOTEL DE LA RECONQUISTA*****

GIL DE JAZ 16 Deluxe Class Historical Hotel 35 kms to the nearest airport (asturias airport) 1 km to the nearest station (renfe)

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location
This grand landmark hotel is situated a short walk from the train and bus stations and close to San Francisco park and America Square right in the centre of this smart capital city. It is surrounded by the most high market shops, also restaurants bars and cafeterias. It is within walking distance to the cathedral, Campoamor theatre and main tourist attractions.
rooms
These 142 rooms are of different sizes most of them are medium sized, traditionally decorated and individually furnished with fine antique pieces. The hallways have beautiful tapestries. The decoration is smart in a classical style reflecting the grandeur of such an ancient and traditional hotel.
restaurant
The pleasures of fine dinning may be experienced in its majestic banquet halls for celebrations and events but the cosy, smart and tastefully decorated restaurant brings you back to the beginnings of the 19th century. Excellent a la carte service and list of wines.
exterior
The hotel is a historic building from the 1754 which was originally conceived as hospice and hospital of the region a main feature is the big stone emblem above the main entrance in stonework. It is a good example of Baroque sculpture. Once inside we find a great and beautiful patio in the centre of the building which is the epicentre o of the building surrounded by a shop gallery, meeting rooms and the chapel.
lobby
The lobby area just after the main entrance is a large area with the reception to the right hand side and in the centre of this room the steps giving way to an amazing seating area tea tables and settees all over from this we can access the main patio.
general
Different courtyards, halls and a chappel completes the well blended layout of this interesting building. The hotel also boast a proyection room and splendid meeting and reception rooms ideal for conferences and social gatherings for as many as 800 people. This is the hotel which hosts the most important attendees to the Principe de Asturias Awards every year in Oviedo.03/08MP

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Room Facilities

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Mini bar
Satellite television
Television
Voltage

Hotel Facilities

Beauty parlour
Baby sitting
Disabled facilities
Early check-in
Coach parking
Lifts
Lobby
Porterage
Room Service
Sauna