Location. The Sheraton Santa Maria El Paular is located in Rascafria, Spain, in the foothills of the Guadarrama Mountains within 17 kilometres of the local ski resort and 41 kilometres from El Escorial.
Hotel Features. Housed in a 15th- century Carthusian monastery in the tranquil environs of the sun-drenched Castillian countryside, the Sheraton hotel is furnished in period style throughout and has a warm and welcoming ambience. The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor heated pool with a poolside bar. There is also a fully equipped fitness centre, tennis courts and a sauna. The hotel's courtyard, added to the monastery in the 17th century, was recently restored to its former glory.

The Sheraton Santa Maria El Paular offers three dining options. Bar Zaguan serves beverages, sandwiches and snacks, which can be enjoyed on the poolside terrace. The two restaurants offer regional and Mediterranean cuisine cooked in wood-fired ovens. Decor is traditional, featuring wooden beams and wrought-iron chandeliers.

The hotel offers seven meeting rooms and wireless Internet access is available throughout.

The Sheraton hotel has a games room and bicycle hire is available. Guests can also go skiing nearby (17 kilometres from the hotel) and the mountains offer many hiking opportunities.

Guestrooms. The 44 guestrooms all have bathrooms, minibars and satellite television. There is an evening turndown service and a complimentary newspaper is provided. Decor is traditional Castilian style, featuring parquet floors and heavy, carved wooden doors.

Expert Tip. The church of San Andres Apostol in the peaceful centre of Rascafria dates from the 15th century. Restorations took place last century, and the church has retained its 16th-century vaults and coffered ceilings.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Monasterio de Santa Maria de El Paular 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Penalara 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
La Granja 10 km / 6.2 mi
Puerto de Navacerrada Ski Resort 14.6 km / 9.1 mi
Segovia Aqueduct 20.5 km / 12.7 mi
Segovia Cathedral 21.1 km / 13.1 mi
Monasterio del Parral 21.4 km / 13.3 mi
Alcazar of Segovia 21.7 km / 13.5 mi
Picasso Museum 24.2 km / 15 mi
Buitrago City Walls 24.5 km / 15.2 mi

The preferred airport for Sheraton Santa Maria De El Paular is Madrid (MAD Barajas) 53.9 km / 33.5 mi.