Parador de Benavente in Benavente

Built on the remains of a 12th-century castle, this polished hotel with formal gardens and a preserved Renaissance-style tower is a 7-minute walk from the Romanesque Iglesia Santa Maria and 1 km from the N-525 highway.Old-world rooms with tile floors and carved wood accents offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and balconies or terraces.There's a formal restaurant with exposed brickwork and a fireplace, and a relaxed bar with a vaulted ceiling. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, and 4 event halls, including 1 set in the tower, featuring an elaborate Mudejar-coffered ceiling. A breakfast buffet is available for a fee.