Fodor's Expert Review Parador de Cáceres

This 14th-century palace in the old town boasts elegant public spaces filled with antiques. Guest rooms are surprisingly austere and basic, though the building's bones—stone walls, arcaded ceilings, and heavy wood beams—are stunning. The restaurant, Torreorgaz, is overpriced and a bit too old-fashioned for its own good, but it's worth a visit for an afternoon coffee or glass of wine in the idyllic outdoor garden.