This is an overnight stay at the best. Its close to the major north south motorway and we used it for a stop over on our way South after flying in to Madrid from Canada. We are over 70 and I struggled with the luggage past the reception desk satff and up a flight of stairs and they just watched-i... More

We chose this Parador as we wanted to see more of the lesser known Spain. Really this is a 'Roadhouse' on the main Madrid to Andalucia road. All the usual high quality Parador facilities, good large pool, room with balcony etc. but no real character and nowhere nearby worth a visit, although driving around La Mancha's high plateau is fascinating... More

We have been driving past this undistinguished-looking parador for ten years or more on our way South. We did try to stop once three years ago, couldn't find the entrance in a thunderstorm and drove on to Jaen! This time we were determined to sample it and persisted - and finally found our way in. It is all a bit... More

I've only signed up because contributors are praising the Dinner/buffet menu. I enjoyed it very much last October and some years previously in the Azafran restaurant (at the end of the main building - it was only used at weekends apparently). I stayed last Thursday 2/2/12 and although the Dinner/buffet menu was originally handed out there was no buffet, only... More

Very convenient, so plus points are:- no distance to travel away from autovia del Norte plenty of free parking space Free Wi Fi reaches all rooms well Good cafeteira Pleasant gardens Negative points:- greeting & efficiency of receptionist - only 5 out of 10 noisy & this stretch of autovia has bad road surface, and the Parador had not made... More

The staff is very friendly. The hotel is not recent but very well maintained and very clean. Pool looks nice but we came in a bit too late, weather was changing. The 5 stars go to the restaurant with its menu of all local food. Bravo to the chef. it was worth the stay...We recommend this hotel for it price,... More

The Parador at Manzanares is a welcome sight indeed at the end of a long day's drive. It is rather gloomy, but in the intense summer heat of the area, this is not a bad thing. The pool is something which motorway hotels tend not to have and the buffet Dinner in the adjoining Restaurant is very impressive. Only the... More

The hotel and restaurant are broadly up to the Paradores standards. But the location (near the motorway) and the architecture (modern construction) have little appeal. This is OK for a stopover, but if possible it's best to move ahead to a more attractive location...

We stayed at this hotel as we are Paradores Amigos members (free) which provides monthly special offers and points per stay at Paradors. At the time there was an excellent Amigos half board offer of 125 euros for two but we had points to use up so we stayed for free. it is about an hour and a half drive... More