This charming complex is housed in the former Santa Catalina de
Siena convent, a true jewel of 16th century architecture.
Constructed in 1576, the hotel comprises a total of 91 rooms, 39
single rooms, one disability-friendly room, and six junior suites,
all spread across two storeys. Guests are offered a welcoming lobby
with a reception desk manned around the clock, a safe, a cloakroom
and currency exchange desk. Further facilities here include the El
Refectorio restaurant, a breakfast room, a theatre, a conference
room, the Las Novicias bar, and a shop. It is also possible to make
use of the public Internet connection, the W-LAN access point, the
room and laundry services, the launderette facilities, and the
medical assistance. Parking is available for those arriving by
car.
Rooms
In this historic structure, each room is unlike any other but all
provide modern comfort in a colonial-style setting. Guests may
relax in rooms with high ceilings, carpets, and natural colour
linen and curtain textiles from the local manual weaving mill. All
of the wheelchair-accessible rooms come with a king-size bed and an
suite bathroom. In addition, a direct dial telephone, satellite/
cable TV, a radio, an Internet connection, tea and coffee making
facilities, a minibar, a hire safe, an iron and ironing board, and
either a balcony or terrace are also provided in all accommodation
units as standard. The air conditioning can be individually
adjusted.
Restaurant & Food
Guests may serve themselves at the breakfast buffet. At lunchtime
and in the evenings guests may select dishes from an à la carte
menu. Bed and breakfast is bookable.
Activities & Sport
The outdoor complex features a heated swimming pool, sun loungers
and parasols laid out ready for use. A snack bar is also available
here. The unique traditional La Guelaguetza festival offers dances
from the seven regions of the state, the Vientocon band and its 14
musicians, and a substantial evening buffet with typical
traditional dishes. The fiesta unfolds every Friday (more often in
high season) on the stage in the hotel's 16th century chapel.