Fodor's Expert Review El Castell de Ciutat

Ctra. de Lleida (N260), Km 229, 25700, Spain

Editor's Note: This property is currently undergoing renovations.

Outside town, the idyllic mountain setting of this wood-and-slate Relais & Château–approved property beneath La Seu's castle makes it one of the finest places to stay in the Pyrenees. Rooms on the second floor have balconies overlooking the river and surrounding valley, those on the third have slanted ceilings and dormer windows, and suites include full living rooms. The restaurant here, Tapies, specializes in mountain cuisine, particularly Pyrenean bolets (mushrooms) and caza (game) from the Cerdanya Valley. Reserve well in advance during summer or Easter week.

PROS

  • best restaurant for many miles
  • magnificent Pyrenean panoramas
  • on-site spa

CONS

  • standard upper-floor rooms feel slightly cramped
  • next to a busy highway
  • misses out on the feel of the town

QUICK FACTS

Hotel
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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 973-350000

HOTEL DETAILS

33 rooms, 5 suites
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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