Sant Roc
There’s still no snow up around Solsona, in northern Catalonia’s LLeida province, but the crisp late fall air promises snowflakes are on their way. This is a popular area with skiers who hit the slopes at Port del Comte and those on their way up to Andorra, a tiny country between France and Spain. It was my first time to this area of Catalonia, and I have to say I was impressed. It’s a very rural and rugged part of Spain, and will soon be a Winter Wonderland, if the Snow Gods abide.
Sant Roc
If up for hitting the slopes at Port del Comte or just in the mood for a winter weekend getaway, stay at boutique hotel and spa Sant Roc in the center of Solsona. The hotel is a historic monument, built back in 1929. While many original details remain, the hotel got a makeover in 2004 and is better than ever. Sant Roc has 25 rooms, many of them with ample tubs and all of them with WiFi, LCD televisions, mini-bars and large beds. The Junior Suites have whirlpools and one large room has a private terrace (on the first floor). Each room is different, but all are decorated in a modern-design style, with original artwork. The rooms on the third floor are especially fun, in that they have the shape of the diagonal rooftop.
Jr Suite
Sant Roc also has two restaurants on site, one serving fusion or new-age tapas and the other serving more elegant, traditional meals. Neither is outrageously priced, which I appreciate. Just because a hotel has four stars, does not mean they need to price gouge guests! At Sant Roc rates and food prices are fair, except for the breakfast, which was 10.00 euros and seemed expensive for the service and buffet offered. Instead, skip breakfast at Sant Roc and walk across the plaza in front of the hotel to one of Solsona’s local cafes.
Sant Roc Tub
Restaurant at Sant Roc
I’ve been to quite a few hotels and have to say that Sant Roc does a great job overall. It’s classy yet low-key, good for couples and good for families, and has a simple but worthwhile spa. For 10.00 euros extra, guests have unlimited access to the Sant Roc Spa waterworks area, which has a sauna, pool, vapor sauna, hot tub, cold plunge and more. Book one of their many spa treatments in advance for ultimate relaxation, such as the Fruit Bamboo massage (60 minutes – 70.00 euros).
Third floor rooms
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Sant Roc is about 2 hours from Barcelona and a little more from Perpignan, France.
From 60.00 to 180.00 euros a night!
http://www.hotelsantroc.com/
Lobby
Photos and post by Regina Winkle-Brya. See more of her tips on Spain at The Spain Scoop.com
