Cover Step inside the transformation of Francisco Godoy’s 16th-century palace into the Palacio de Godoy Cáceres, now part of Hilton’s Curio Collection. (Photo: hotelpalaciogodoy.com)
Step inside the transformation of Francisco Godoy’s 16th-century palace into the Palacio de Godoy Cáceres, now part of Hilton’s Curio Collection. (Photo: hotelpalaciogodoy.com)
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Hilton brings luxury to Cáceres with Palacio de Godoy, a 16th-century palace reimagined for today’s traveller
Francisco Godoy, the 16th-century Spanish conquistador, had a residence in Cáceres that has now been restored and converted into a Hilton hotel. The Palacio de Godoy Cáceres, part of Hilton's Curio Collection, is a 73-room property that opened in 2025, combining historic architecture with modern facilities. Originally built in 1563, the palace stands in the Unesco World Heritage-listed old town of Cáceres, a city recognised for its preserved medieval architecture and the presence of Jewish, Muslim and Christian influences.
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A €14 million restoration
The restoration, which cost about €14 million, retained original architectural details while introducing contemporary elements. The palace includes a garden designed by Álvaro de la Rosa, inspired by native plants and species from the Americas, reflecting Godoy's ties to Peru. Hilton’s presence in Cáceres through this project highlights the development of luxury tourism in Extremadura, a region less visited by international travellers.
Design, dining and rooftop views
The hotel offers a spa, indoor pool and gym, as well as a rooftop bar named Bar Virú with views of the old city and surrounding landscape. Dining is centred on Mamay Aldana restaurant, led by chef Antonio Manuel Céspedes Rodríguez, whose menus explore cultural exchanges from Spain’s colonial period and honour Godoy's mother. Event spaces are available for a range of social and business functions.
A new luxury chapter for Cáceres
The Palacio de Godoy Cáceres is the first Curio Collection by Hilton hotel in Extremadura, operated by Panoram Hotel Management and developed by Scipion Real Estate. It employs about 60 people locally and contributes to positioning Cáceres within the market for high-end tourism, complementing the city’s established historical importance with an additional hospitality offering.
Chonx Tibajia is a senior editor at Tatler Asia’s T-Labs team, where she writes widely on lifestyle subjects including beauty, style, entertainment and travel. She has a long career in journalism, including roles as a columnist at The Philippine Star, and is the founder of the creative platform Pineappleversed. Beyond Tatler, her bylines appear in regional lifestyle and business publications, showcasing a broad portfolio that spans beauty trends, travel guides and culture pieces.
