This Spanish UNESCO City Just Got a Palace Hotel Worth Travelling For
Few cities in Spain are as cinematic as Cáceres, the Extremaduran gem where cobbled streets and stone façades earned UNESCO World Heritage status in 1986. Now, the historic centre has a new jewel: the Palacio de Godoy Cáceres, Curio Collection by Hilton, which opened this September following a €14-million restoration of a 16th-century palace once home to conquistador Francisco Godoy.
The 73-room property blends heritage with contemporary flair. Interiors by BSV Arquitectos highlight original features, while gardens designed by Álvaro de la Rosa draw on native and New World plantings, irrigated by natural rock springs beneath the city. From the Bar Virú lounge to the rooftop terrace overlooking Cáceres’ medieval skyline, the hotel offers elegant spaces that invite guests to linger.
Dining is a central narrative. At Mamay Aldana, chef Antonio Manuel Céspedes Rodríguez pays tribute to the women of Extremadura, particularly Godoy’s mother, María de Aldana. Menus trace centuries of cultural exchange, blending regional traditions with the culinary influences brought back during the conquest of the Americas. The site itself once housed a maternity home, lending the concept even deeper resonance.
The hotel also features a spa and event spaces, positioning it as both a retreat and a gathering place. “It’s a remarkable building, intricately restored, and we’re confident guests will be amazed by its stylish interiors and relaxing outdoor spaces,” says general manager Joaquín Arimón.
Managed by Panoram Hotel Management, the project has created 60 local jobs and introduces Hilton’s lifestyle-leaning Curio Collection brand to Extremadura. For travellers in search of a less-discovered destination, Cáceres’ film-ready streets and rich cultural crossroads provide an evocative setting — now anchored by a palace reborn.
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