With over one hundred years of service, the Fonda Siqués is a point of reference in the world of inn-keeping in La Garrotxa and in the region of Girona.
The building is that of a typical end-of-the-19th century Catalan Inn, devoted to changing the carthorses of the carriages.
This privately owned hotel belongs to the Ventura Teixidor family, who have been hoteliers for 6 generations. The first records of the hotel date from 1858, and in 2008 the hotel will celebrate 150 years of opening.
Hotel informationThe swimming pool is located in the upper part of the Inn's grounds, in the part called the Turell. You get there via the gardens along a dry river bed going uphill and ending up at some steps. There is a cold-drinks machine, parasols and sun loungers. Due to its high-up position you can get a bird's eye view of Besalú, la Mare de Déu del Mont and the Sagrat Cor.
The Fonda Siquès has an unattended open-air car park for its hotel and restaurant customers right next to the road; with a capacity for about twenty cars and very near the historic centre and Roman bridge.
Food & beverage
Compulsory stop for those travellers who want to sample traditional dinning. The current dining room used to be the stables, and still preserves the original drinking trough and manger, and next to it were the hauliers' dining room, the village café and the gentlemen's dining room, which was right next to the kitchen to provide suitable service.
Much of the menu is based on 'volcanic gastronomy' using locally grown products nourished by volcanic soil. Open the all year and from:
Breakfast: 08:45 to 11:00
Lunch: 13:00 to 16:00
Dinners: 20:30 to 22:00
Area information
Located in one of Europe's most important volcanic areas are the towns Besalú, Santa Pau and Olot.
Besalú is one of Catalonia's prettiest and most visited inland towns. Bisuldunum is a fortress between two rivers: the Fluvià and the Capellades.
In 1966 it was declared a "National Hitorical and Artistic Monument" due to its great architectural value. The whole town is an example of Romanesque art and well worth a visit.
The Girona province offers much to see and do from interesting cities and towns of historical interest, to a day out on one of the Costa Brava's picturesque beaches.
For nature lovers the whole region boasts stunning scenery and lovely footpaths ideal for long enjoyable walks.
Travel information
By plane:
Airport Girona-Costa Brava a 39 km.
From Girona Airport there is a bus service to Girona's train station (route Airport-Girona). Journey 25 minutes. One an hour runs from airport between 5:30 to 0:30. .
There are also taxi's and car hire from Avis, Europe-Rent a car, Europcar and Hertz.
By Train: RENFE station until Girona. Consult departures and arrivals on the web site of RENFE.
By Bus: TEISA services, from Girona to Besalú. Regular service from Girona-Banyoles-Olot.
Time table from Girona to Besalú from Monday to Friday 7:15 a 21:15 every 2 hours. Saturdays from 9:15 to 21:15, every 2 hours. Sundays and Bank Holidays at 11:15, 17:15,
By Car, from Barcelona to Besalú:
-Take exit from Barcelona for the C-17/C-58 towards AP7 Girona - França
-Continue onto the C-33, first toll in Mollet
Continue over the E-15 / AP7, pick-up the toll ticket in La Roca del Vallès
-Take exit 6 signposted Girona Norte, Banyoles, Olot (also a toll)
-Follow signs Banyoles, Olot-Ripoll
-Continue on the C-66, and when you are close to Banyoles, continue on the C-66, once you get in Besalú, take the Av. President Companys, the Hotel is located on the right hand side.
Hotel has outdoor and private free parking.
The hotel has 26 rooms. Each room is uniquely decorated and has its own individual character and great views over the mountains.
The rooms on the first floor already existed when the hotel opened as an Inn. Although smaller than those on the second floor, they still preserve the characteristic look of the beginning of the 20th century, but with the comforts a 21st century-customer needs.
All rooms are en suite and are equipped with heating, telephone, and TV.
Some of the rooms have air conditioning.
Standard Double Room
Standard Double Rooms have one double bed or 2 twin single beds.
Comfort Double Room
Recently refurbished Comfort Double Rooms have one double bed or 2 twin single beds.
Double Room for Single Use
Double room with single or double bed.
Cancellation Policy
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy
All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
Deposit Policy
No deposit will be charged.
VAT and city/tourist taxes
7 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Internet
No internet access available.
Meal Plan
Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Other
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
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