A pool to dominate Sierra Nevada (and the world).
** The Lodge reopens its doors today.** Reasons why this phrase of just six words fills us with joy we do not lack: known as one of the most exclusive refuges in Europe , it's perfect for snuggling up après-ski. Or to have a tribute in your spa, after the early morning and the beating of a whole day on the snow. But let's go by parts and review one by one those reasons for our happiness:
1)YOUR DECORATION
The Lodge has been built with finnish wood and decorated with a country-chic style by the **British interior designer Andrew Martin**, seeking to integrate with the natural environment. nordic style furniture are combined with fur blankets, leather rugs, vintage posters and reindeer antler lamps . To rest, alpine-inspired canopy beds , leather chesterfield sofas and pony hair chairs , remind us that yes, this is a winter shelter . And what can we forget everything (even ourselves) by the fireplace the time we want.
Leather, stone and style in the Lounge.
2) YOUR VIEWS
The accommodation has another thing that we like very much: its large windows . As a result, its rooms are very bright, and offer what we call vis-ta-zas to the Sierra Granada. For those who want to go a step further, the Imperial and Royal suites (on the top floor) have huge skylights to fall asleep looking at the sky of Sierra Nevada.
We call this Sierra Nevada at your feet.
**3) YOUR SPA (PLEASE YOUR SPA) **
We have to talk about the spa at El Lodge. Perhaps by writing this sole reason we could have concluded the article, because it is a sir reason to approach this accommodation in Sierra Nevada. The Lodge has a spa and a fitness center with four private rooms where we will have **(wonderful? unforgettable?)** treatments designed to alleviate tired legs. There is also a indoor pool, a hammam and a Finnish sauna. The heated outdoor pool with views of the snow-capped peaks are... big words.
Pure hedonism in the spa.
4) YOUR PERSONALIZED SERVICES
The Lodge returns and does not forget its service ready-to-wear rental: its guests will be able to get hold of the most modern ski equipment for as long as they need it (for the coldest, there will be -an eye for the data- a **boot warming service)**. Also, if you want to perfect your skills on skis or snowboard, they offer you private or group classes , with his team of teachers. Children are not left out and count on their Kid's club , designed by Minimec, with ski lessons for children, and make it the perfect family vacation.
You don't need to bring your skis.
5) YOUR APRÈS-SKI
Maybe one of the greatest pleasures of a skier's day be (just as the worker's is the after-work) the après-ski. The Lodge counts to honor you with two restaurants, a bar and a lounge. What do you want a classic cocktail before dinner? Stop by The Grill, his rustic haute cuisine restaurant. That all you really need is a cocktail in the heat of the fireplace , while you go through your library of movies and games? The Lounge is the place.
The dream après-ski. And point.
6) ITS GASTRONOMY
During the day, a hot chocolate and a gourmet lunch at The Terrace (the only restaurant at the foot of the slope) will convince you that you have made the right choice. The views will seem even more spectacular if they are accompanied by a Mediterranean fusion cuisine menu, sushi and barbecued meats . after lunch, make a place for yourself by the cozy fireplaces on the terrace , under a blanket (how happy, please) . More points in favor: fondue and hunting They are the great protagonists of the The Grill menu. Although it should not be forgotten Riofrio caviar (the only world organic caviar , which also occurs near Sierra Nevada, long live!) .
To eat!
7) THE TRACKS
Sorry. With so much hedonism it seems that we forgot about skiing (and we had gone to Sierra Nevada for that, right?). The Ski Lodge and Spa has direct access to the slopes. Yes, yes: it is only 50 meters from the chairlift of Parador nº 1. In addition, you have 45 tracks and six routes off-piste from the very door of the hotel.
8) TELL ME HOW YOU ARE AND I WILL TELL YOU HOW TO STAY
Do not get confused. The Lodge is a luxury hotel , true, but it offers accommodation options for all types of guests: family rooms, doubles, luxurious suites, it can be booked by room, by floors or even in its entirety if you have an event (rooms and suites are connected for greater comfort).
Warm and snuggled up, here.
9) GETAWAYS
Let's not forget that we are only 32 kilometers from Granada . Is it that you are not going to come to see the Alhambra, to enjoy the luxury of getting lost among its steep streets or to peek into its bars to see if you find your favorite musicians? Granada is a lot of Granada and you deserve it. And, of course, so that the getaway is perfect, It's time to become one of Granada towns: Montefrío (one of the so-called seven wonders of Granada), to start with; and of course the Taha, that set of small villages that, between all, do not add more than 600 inhabitants , to continue: we are in a intimate journey , of those of which we return with the pleasure of having snuggled. And at night, let's not forget Blackberry Hole , one of the most comfortable places in Spain to arrive by car and gaze at the stars.
La Taha, perfect to disappear.
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