Hotel Excelsior

Located in the foothills of the Sierra de Malagón Mountains, Hotel Excelsior is 25 minutes’ drive from El Escorial Monastery. It has a Spanish-style restaurant with a charming outdoor terrace. The air-conditioned rooms at the Excelsior feature marble floors and smart décor. Each one comes with a TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Some rooms have a private terrace. The hotel’s restaurant serves traditional Castilian food, specialising in local roast meats. There is also a modern bar where you can enjoy a drink outside. Staff at reception can provide information about what to see and do in Castilla y León. You can go hiking, cycling and horse riding in the surrounding hills. The Excelsior is a 40-minute drive from Ávila, where the churches and city walls are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can drive to central Madrid in just over an hour.