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About
El Pontifical is a 17th-century historic hotel where time slows down. Set within a building rich in character and history, it offers a calm and authentic experience for guests who value tranquility, heritage, and thoughtful details. Our restaurant embraces honest, carefully crafted cuisine, inspired by quality ingredients and the pleasure of sharing a table without hurry. Every stay and every meal at El Pontifical is an invitation to enjoy the present moment, surrounded by warmth, serenity, and a true sense of place. Our location is only 40 minutes from Madrid and 30 minutes from Barajas Airport, while Alcalá de Henares is just 20 minutes away. The rooms in El Pontifical have wooden floors, beamed ceilings and brick walls. All have air conditioning, TV and modern, private bathrooms. Children under 10 stay for free when using existing bedding. El Pontifical has a restaurant offering traditional dishes from the area. Guests can also dine outside on the terrace. There is also a bar.
79 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 8.6
- Staff
- 9.1
- Location
- 7.8
What Guests Say
- “Beautiful. Staff was amazing loved the cats”
- “Food was good. staff very friendly and helpful.”
Top Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Pets Allowed
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/2Junior Suite with balcony and valley view
- Air conditioning
- Baby Cot
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/1Double Room with Balcony and View
- Air conditioning
- Baby Cot
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Double Room with Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Baby Cot
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/1Superior Double with Balcony and Valley View
- Air conditioning
- Baby Cot
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/3Double Room with Balcony and Garden View
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Complimentary drinking water
1/4Superior Double Room
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Suite
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Double Room
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Queen Room with Garden View
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
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What Guests Loved
Based on 79 reviews
Pros +
- Beautiful. Staff was amazing loved the cats
- Food was good. staff very friendly and helpful.
- A small pet friendly hotel in a old converted building with an excellent cellar restaurant. The staff were super friendly and the food was exceptional. Located in a small hilltop village with fantastic views.
Cons -
- It was a little creepy because we were the only ones there
- Very small bed. Walls are paper thin so the two men staying in the room next to us who woke us up at 2am was not appreciated.For that reason I'd never stay here again.
- The rooms are comfortable but all very close together and not very well sound proofed.
Beautiful. Staff was amazing loved the cats
It was a little creepy because we were the only ones there
Food was good. staff very friendly and helpful.
Very small bed. Walls are paper thin so the two men staying in the room next to us who woke us up at 2am was not appreciated.For that reason I'd never stay here again.
A small pet friendly hotel in a old converted building with an excellent cellar restaurant. The staff were super friendly and the food was exceptional. Located in a small hilltop village with fantastic views.
The rooms are comfortable but all very close together and not very well sound proofed.
Amazing little hotel on mountain top with an Incredible view . So close to Madrid . Room was plenty big enough for us and our dog . Very clean and modern . What was the most amazing was the evening meal in their incredible restaurant . Lovely food and such good value for money .
What would of made this extra special would be a kettle as we weren’t having breakfast and really needed a coffee .
A cosy, comfortable stay for one night, friendly staff, and a wonderful, tranquil restaurant downstairs with good food.
Beautiful and quiet area near cathedral, cosy room, cool view from a restaurant terrace and fantastic looking bar
Unbelievable views, exceptional room, very comfortable bed, modern decor and bathroom.
Nice little gem in restored rural premises off the beaten track yet easily accessible. Very friendly staff.
Sanitary installations need a bit of refurbishment. Breakfast way too late.
Excellent & good value dinner in the restaurant (we had prebooked , not sure they do walk-ins)Lovely drinks and breakfast on the terraceGorgeous quirky old building beautifully restored (from what?)Tricky to find in the old town at the top of the mountain - but worth the effortParking was nearby , down below, and fine
Lovely location with far reaching views from the terrace.Restaurant inside was lovely. Dinner was OK.
Beautiful building and lovely rooms. Gorgeous food and restaurant.
No full time reception as only small place but no ability to get a drink or snack until the restaurant opened. Difficult access very small roads but good car parking.
The lady of the house was very helpful and opened up the restaurant for us and prepared an excellent dinner! - really lovely and great value. Small room but cozy. Ok bathroom and comfortable bed. Breakfast was again served in the beautiful, underground restaurant ?I would visit again.
The property is on top of the hill in an old town with very narrow streets and some places very steep. If your car is large, it can be a problem. Parking is below the house in an open parking area, so drop your suitcases at the hotel door before going down. The property/room is in need of a tender loving hand....looks a bit tired but probably because the season is just starting.
We were welcomed warmly and accommodated well in our room as well as in the beautiful restaurant. This is an extremely charming place and a great find for upcoming travel to Madrid's airport.
The location was challenging to find. I would suggest locating it in the daylight.
The hilltop location and view are lovely but the town is a little lacking in facilities and charm
It smelled very much of the kitchen, from the restaurant downstairs, in the whole hotel and the other guests were very clearly audible through the walls, which made it a little hard to sleep. Also the amount of stray cats was a little off-putting as they were constantly entering the (overpriced) restaurant.
El Pontifical is full of character, a centuries old building renovated into a large multi level restaurant with rooms above. It was quiet, at the top of the town with great, indirect, views across the plain below. Beatrice was a kind and attentive host, cooking us a delicious dinner on our arrival.
Some maintenance of the accommodation facilities would be worth investing in.
It was a beautifully restored historic building with an amazing restaurant downstairs. Our bedroom was just as you see it in the picture
Unique property very well renovated . All lovely and clean, good food.
Access roads for some people will be a little challenging especially in a large car!
Lovely and Clean, Quite with excellent Staff , that mad you feel really welcome .Well priced and a really good breakfast. Very accommodating ,To be recommended
Superbly renovated small family run hotel in charming village with panoramic views all round.
Quite difficult to negotiate tiny roads through the village, up to the summit, but certainly worth persevering for a rewarding stay.
The restaurant was lovely and the lunch menu excellent. However, there was a fiesta in the village when we arrived and the restaurant was closed in the evening, and for breakfast the following morning.
It was very difficult to find the hotel, partly because there was so much activity in the village due to the fiesta. The rooms were very dark, and rather small.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
General
- Pets Allowed
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Themed dinner nights
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 11:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 3 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges. Children of age 3 to 16 can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. |
| Pets | Pets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Guests arriving after 20:00 are kindly requested to inform the hotel of their estimated time of arrival. This can be noted in the Comments Box during booking or by contacting the hotel in advance using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note that restaurant closes weekly on Monday, Tuesday as well as Sunday nights.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Location
Calle Del Río Henares, 3, Los Santos De La Humosa
This hotel is in Madrid, Spain.
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