Location. The Hotel Guadiana is located in Ciudad Real, Spain, 100 metres from the Don Quixote Museum, and 200 metres from both the historic and commercial centres. The main train station, where the high-speed AVE service runs to Madrid, is 500 metres from the hotel. Hotel Features. With carved wooden archways and a stained-glass dome ceiling, the lobby has a gold statue as its centrepiece. There is an outdoor swimming pool on site and a sauna is available inside the building. Wireless Internet access is available in all public areas. The hotel also provides babysitting/childcare services.

Decorated in scarlet and butterscotch tones with a wooden central pillar doubling up as a drinks' cabinet, Hotel Guadiana's restaurant El Rincon de Cervantes serves a range of international dishes.

Business facilities at Hotel Guadiana include six conference and meeting rooms catering for a total capacity of 1300 people.

The hotel offers aerobics classes.

Guestrooms. The 102 air-conditioned guestrooms are decorated in butterscotch tones. Cream- coloured bedding with scarlet pillows in silken fabrics is complimented by dark wooden furnishings and fireplaces. All rooms extend to balconies or terraces. Equipped with wireless Internet access, other amenities include desks, direct-dial phones, and hair dryers. Bathrobes add a luxurious touch.

Expert Tip. In addition to the 10 paintings inspired by Cervantes's iconic novel, the Don Quixote Museum also contains multimedia displays that transport visitors back to the 16th century.

Room Types:

Standard room:   One double or two twin beds. Traditional decor. Air conditioning. Complimentary wireless Internet, direct-dial phone, television. Minibar. Desk. Bathroom with hair dryer, complimentary toiletries, and bathrobes.

Driving Directions: From Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD): Distance to Hotel Guadiana is 200 kilometres, approximately 120 minutes' drive.

Getting there. It is necessary to change lines twice on Madrid's Metro system to reach Atocha train station from the airport. Taxis to Atocha cost approximately 30 EUR. From Atocha train station AVE express trains runs to Ciudad Real in 50 minutes.

Getting around. Ciudad Real is easily explored on foot and has a reliable local bus service.