Camino Santi Spiritu s/n, Olmedo, Spain | (888) 551-4925
Pretty indoor/outdoor pool, natural springs, wet and dry sauna
A former convent; building retains original architecture and charm
Beautiful lobby with impressive vaulted ceilings
Modern, spacious rooms with bright white linens and flat-screen TVs
Spa with schedule allowing for adults-only hours and no caps on use
Well-equipped fitness center and play area for kids
Modern restaurant and bar on-site
Pretty grounds and gardens
Can get quite crowded on the weekends in particular
Slightly removed from town
Spa admission besides small thermal pool not included in room price (except with package deals)
Spa services on the expensive side (though they receive high marks)
Hotel Balneario Villa Olmedo is set in a converted 12th-century Mudejar convent on the outskirts of Olmedo. Splendid architecture remains, including a lobby with gorgeous vaulted ceilings. There is a pretty indoor/outdoor pool, natural springs, a sauna, and spa with long list of treatments on-site. Rooms are modern and spacious with bright white linens and flat-screen TVs. The resort has a quality culinary program and is surrounded by pretty grounds and gardens, but is slightly removed from town.
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Scene
Historic spa retreat
Hotel Balneario Villa Olmedo has grandiose but comfortable common areas that retain charming architectural details from the building's former life as a convent. Elegant Moorish tile share the space with contemporary textiles and furnishings; the overall effect is airy and welcoming. Facilities are adapted to receive all ages; there are particular hours reserved in the spa for families traveling with children, which cuts down on traffic.
Location
Walking distance to the old town of Osma (El Burgo), slightly further from the main town
The small town of Osma is divided into two sections: the smaller city of Osma, which is the commercial center, and the old town, known as the Burgo, which is closest to the hotel. The Villa de Olmedo, one of the main attractions in the area, with its Moorish villa and multiple churches, is about a two-hour drive. Tardelcuende, which has the nearest train station, is about a 45-minute drive from Burgo.
Rooms
Minimal, modern rooms with understated décor
The rooms here are handsomely outfitted in neutral-colored textiles, selective use of contemporary patterns, knotted throw rugs, and dark wood furniture. Wood floors are characteristic of most rooms. Guests have remarked on comfortable beds and give high marks for cleanliness. Many bathrooms have full tubs tiled in beige slate. Small flat-screen TVs, slippers, and robes are in all rooms.
Features
Plenty of bath offerings as well as a full thermal course; fitness center, and business center
The system of baths, built around the structure's original historical architecture, is arguably the main draw here. Hot and cold tubs are positioned around Moorish archways and underneath spectacular skylights. There are wet and dry saunas, charming relaxation rooms finished in dark wood and stone, and a modern fitness center with a handful each of exercise and weight machines, as well as free weights. Guests have recommended to check on the hours of the spas, which may change and include midday breaks. Meeting rooms, a wine cellar, a restaurant, and a play area for kids round out the amenities.
