At the beginning of the ascent to the castle of Xàtiva, is what was in the thirteenth century the residence in this Valencian town of King James I himself. However, here is hidden today one of the most unique hotels in the Valencian Community: the hotel Montsant.
With only 25 rooms integrated in nature, five of them with private pool, this accommodation redefines luxury combining history, landscape and absolute calm at the foot of the castle.
Surrounded by historic gardens and with direct views of the medieval fortress, the building has been a royal residence, a Cistercian monastery and the scene of wars.
Now, as a hotel, it has become a place where luxury is measured in tranquility and in the connection with a legacy that has endured for centuries.
Montsant has several exclusive rooms such as the “Muralla” rooms, covered by a vegetable roof, or the “Junior Suite”, wooden cabins with a terrace and their own swimming pool so that you can feel like a king, as in the time of the Conqueror.
This hotel, in addition to being dog friendly, has a poolside bar and preserves elements such as a 13th century cistern.
For those who do not want to stay at the hotel, the restaurant is another of the attractions of this space. The kitchen is run by Carlos Beltrán, Montsant’s head chef, who fuses local gastronomy with the hotel’s history through traditional dishes from La Costera and seasonal produce.
How much does a night at Hotel Montsant cost?
According to the prices available on hotel booking platforms, a night for a weekend in September in Montsant would cost around 140 euros, the cheapest option with breakfast included.
A price that can go up to 240 euros if you opt for the most exclusive rooms.
From royal palace to 4-star hotel: the history of Montsant
Montsant has had many lives, and all of them influence in one way or another the current one. Long before passing into private hands, it was the residence of kings and a monastery. James I, conqueror of the city of Xàtiva in the 13th century, established his royal residence in Montsant.
The successor monarchs kept the property and it was during this period that the cistern, which is still preserved, was built.
At the beginning of the 14th century, it became a Cistercian monastery. Later, during the War of Succession and the Napoleonic occupation, it was conquered. Finally, after the disentailment of 1835, it passed into private hands, a time when the gardens that now surround the hotel were designed.