This historical city hotel rises above a majestic castle which was
built in 1437 as a residence for the Dukes of Feria, an important
Spanish aristocracy. It features a spectacular facade and enjoys an
ideal setting for exploring the surrounding monuments and natural
landscapes of the region. Nine castellated towers carefully guard a
grand, royal interior which is home to attractive coffered
ceilings, chests, ironwork, banisters and other decorative details
befitting of an ancient palace. Its rooms, where Hernán Cortés once
slept, are noble, elegant and spacious. Guests will also be
impressed by the perfectly tended garden. Facilities on offer to
guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a 24-hour
reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, a currency exchange
facility and a TV lounge. There is a cafe, a bar and a restaurant
and guests have conference facilities and WLAN Internet access at
their disposal. They can also take advantage of the room and
laundry services and there is parking for those arriving by car. It
is also possible to hire bicycles on the premises.
Rooms
The rooms are spacious, with exterior-facing windows. They feature
carefully appointed, elegant and aristocratic interiors. All offer
everything guests may need for a pleasant and comfortable stay.
Some have coffered ceilings and are decorated with details from the
time of the Dukes of Feria. All rooms come with a private bathroom
with a shower/bathtub and a hairdryer and offer a double bed. They
are equipped with a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV,
Internet access, a safe and a minibar/fridge. Furthermore, air
conditioning and central heating are provided in all accommodation
as standard.
Restaurant & Food
The dining room offers guests the chance to try the best of the
region's traditional dishes, including caldereta de cordero (lamb
stew), Extremaduran fried breadcrumbs and Iberian sirloin steak
with Ibores cheese.
Activities & Sport
This hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can explore
the surrounding area by bicycle. It is also possible to enjoy
trekking and horse riding at the hotel.
Comments
Parking is available on the public square by the main entrance.
Directions, How to get
there
The hotel is situated in the centre of the city, close to Santa
Maria church and close to Calle Seville. Zafra is between Seville
and Merida on the Route of Silver. Guests arriving by car should
take the N630 highway, to the kilometre 141 point from Seville,
kilometre 60 from Merida or kilometre 73 from Badajoz on the N432
Badajoz-Granada. There are train links from Madrid to the station 5
km from the hotel.