Since their origin at the beginning of the 20th century, the majority of paradores have been built to take advantage of and rehabilitate historical monuments, becoming today one of the destinations of great interest in Spain with 97 establishments distributed throughout the country in cities declared Heritage. of Humanity, monumental environments, national parks and natural areas, etc.
Parador Costa da Morte (Galicia)
More than half of the paradores incorporate their own restaurants and shops to encourage the local industry and economy by highlighting the gastronomy and typical products of the region or guided tours, as well as highly equipped facilities and spas to offer their guests an exclusive experience of disconnection and maximum comfort.
Depending on their location and typology, these hotels can be classified into different categories:
- Paradores Civia: located in the center of the cities.
- Paradores Esentia: historical buildings such as monasteries, palaces or castles.
- Paradores Naturia: located in natural environments outside of cities.
Some of the most recognized paradores and with the greatest influx of visitors in Spain are:
Parador de Plasencia, Parador de Jaén, Sant Estevo (Ourense), AiguaBlava (Girona), Costa da Morte in Galicia among others.
Furniture for national inns
The furniture of the inns, as in the hotels, must play an essential role both in the materials used and in its design to offer customers a comfortable, safe and high-quality stay, as well as making them feel a connection and unique experience. with the accommodation and the environment that surrounds it. For this reason, all furniture intended for hotel establishments must offer optimal durability and resistance characteristics in structures (solid wood, iron and steel), pillows (different thicknesses and comfort levels) and upholstery with easy-to-clean fabrics. waterproof or fireproof, etc.
It is also worth highlighting the importance of using sustainable materials and resources in the manufacture of these pieces that respect the Environment, such as 100% recycled fabrics, wood from forests with controlled exploitation or reducing the use of petroleum derivatives in foams and adhesive products, etc.
A correct choice of the characteristics and materials of the furniture, as well as proper maintenance, cleaning and use will extend the useful life of the product to more than ten years in a good state of conservation.
Parador d´AiguaBlava on the Punta dés Mus cliff (Girona).
How to choose furniture to decorate a parador or a luxury hotel
The choice of furniture for a hostel or a hotel will depend on the interior design project, which is responsible for providing and developing in a coherent manner the identity and personality of the spaces according to the needs and structural possibilities of the building, concept to be developed, choice of color palette, etc.
The decoration of the inns also involves respecting and preserving the history of the place, preserving mostly original elements and at the same time providing unique designs that will result in a unique atmosphere to surprise and enchant its guests.
Below, we propose some timeless design furniture ideas to decorate inns and hotels, creating environments of great elegance and harmony:
DOMO coffee tables and BACK side tables at the Aiguablava parador.
Furniture for reception and common spaces
The reception of a parador or a hotel, also known as the hall, is one of the most important rooms since it represents the first impression that the client receives of the accommodation and the place where guests pass through and wait, so it must be equipped with striking, cozy furniture and an attractive aesthetic that perfectly defines the interior design style.
La tendencia de los mostradores en paradores y pequeños hoteles rurales es apostar cada vez más por un diseño vanguardista, discreto, con dimensiones pequeñas y con acabados minimalistas en lugar del estilo clásico longitudinal de una única pieza de grandes proporciones con materiales vistos como mármol, metales preciosos o cerámica más común en hoteles grandes.
The waiting room should have modular style sofas or custom upholstered benches, armchairs and puffs so that clients can enjoy a comfortable and pleasant experience while talking, reading or browsing with their mobile devices. The coffee and auxiliary tables will complete the environment by providing surfaces to incorporate lighting and differentiating decorative objects.
Delta seats and ICON table at the reception of the Ibiza Twiins hotel
Furniture for rooms and suites
The rooms are private spaces in which comfort, beauty and rest must prevail, providing visitors with a unique experience with furniture that provides comfort, quality and is functional. The rooms of the paradores are mostly characterized by having stone coverings, exposed wooden beams and a rural – classic style, so it will be essential to have furniture with a timeless design and a color palette for finishes that fits correctly with the around.
Oak or walnut can provide an elegant aesthetic to the furniture set and smooth or light tones such as beige and gray in upholstery can also be a good solution to give light and spaciousness to the rooms. The style and customization of the furniture will depend on the type of room and the identity you want to convey.
Some of the elements that cannot be missing in a room at a hostel and hotel are:
Sofas and sofa beds, armchairs, desks, puffs, coat racks, mirrors, headboards, luggage racks and footboards.
BLOM armchair in room at the Hotel Der Waldhof
Furniture for restaurant and cafe
The restaurants and cafes of a parador are very popular spaces where guests want to enjoy the atmosphere and gastronomy. The tables, chairs, stools and armchairs have to be resistant and functional, so it is recommended to use materials such as solid wood and metal reinforcements in the structures to avoid breakage and minimize wear and tear due to handling and daily use. The upholstery fabric must be easy to clean and resistant to bumps, scratches, etc.
Depending on the aesthetics of the premises, a more avant-garde or more classic style will be chosen, but it will always be important to surprise with pieces that provide striking colors.
Some of the basic furniture to decorate a restaurant are: Tables, armchairs, chairs, stools, custom benches, coat racks and shelves.
Armchairs and table furniture at Hotel Sincrosfera Denia
Furniture projects carried out in national inns by Beltá Frajumar
Some of the contract projects carried out by Beltá Frajumar in the manufacture and equipment of furniture in Spain are:
PARADOR AIGUABLAVA (GIRONA)
Located on the cliff of Punta dés Must in Girona, this parador is known for being the enclave of artists who came to be inspired and for its architecture next to the sea and the sky. Tamo armchairs by Vicente Gallega along with the Back by Robert Ortega side tables and Kiro puffs are some of the pieces that we can find in the common areas of this wonderful parador on the Costa Brava.
Tamo armchairs and KIRO puffs at the Aiguablava parador
PARADOR COSTA DA MORTE (MUXIA, GALICIA)
Located next to Praia de Lourido and with impressive views of the sea, this parador with contemporary architecture allows you to discover a natural environment of great beauty with incredible cliffs, beaches and near Cape Finisterre in Galicia. In this project, Delta armchairs by Javier Herrero were provided in the rooms, puffs and custom furniture.
Delta armchair in room at the Costa Da Morte parador
