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The Building:
Construction of the main palace was completed in
1561. The Loggia terrace was annexed in the 1700s and the Casa de
Campo containing rooms 24 to 31 was annexed in the 1800s.
The Restoration:
The palace was bought by Doña Marta
Medina in September 1986, who planned, financed and directed the
entire restoration from ruin, starting in 1986 to a luxury hotel of
30 rooms, ending in March 1991. No expense was spared to result in
a grandeur probably more luxurious than it originally was when
first built. The restoration has preserved all of the palaces
original spaces and details, most dating from the sixteenth
century, while
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incorporating modern comforts in an
unobtrusive way. Air
conditioning was installed above the mouldings so that it is not seen.
The Decoration:
Since the layout is from the renaissance,
with moorish influence, the rooms all look towards the interior.
Each room has retained its distinctive height and proportions.
Each is furnished with its own combination of antique furniture,
elegant fabrics and original prints.
The Atmosphere:
Grand spaces. 4 inner courtyards full of
potted plants, each with a running fountain. Inmaculate, quiet, relaxed, opulent, distinguished and private.
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