Hotel
Guests may choose to stay at the venue itself. Cigarral de las Mercedes is a boutique hotel nestled on a hilltop in the outskirts of Toledo, about 3 kilometers from the city center. The estate overlooks the ancient city and boasts a private garden surrounded by olive trees, vegetation and tranquillity. For those looking to relax, the hotel offers an on-site restaurant and pool, where our guests can can enjoy a selection of drinks and Spanish tapas and snacks. A simple but delicious proposal for summer days by the pool. A daily breakfast as well as on-site parking is included in your stay. Please note that, as this is a boutique hotel, there are limited rooms available therefore we would recommend booking as soon as possible. We have blocked the entire hotel from the 18th to the 21st for our guests. Guests should book through the website and enter the promo code "SofiayJohn" to receive the guest discount. To find rooms, enter the dates you wish to stay (any duration within the blocked dates is permitted), and select your room of choice. Reservations will be refundable up until one month prior to check-in.
Discount Code - SofiayJohn
Hotel
About two kilometers away from Cigarral de las Mercedes, we have blocked additional rooms at the AC Hotel from the 18th to the 20th for our guests. Guests can book through the website and mention Sofia and John's wedding to receive the guest discount. You may book in our block until June 20th. Transportation will be provided to and from the venue for the Welcome Party and the Wedding. Transportation for the welcome party will depart from the AC Hotel at 6:50pm. Transportation for the wedding will depart 5:40pm. Return transportation will be provided at the end of each night as well.
Flight
The closest airport to Toledo is Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez (MAD). The estimated flight time between New York and Madrid is about 7 hours and 15 minutes. If possible, we recommend flying out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), or Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), as they offer many non-stop options throughout the day. Airfare to Spain can vary widely in price depending on when you book, so we recommend setting up price alerts to track flights. Flights often drop in price, and services like Hopper, Google Flights, Kayak, and Skyscanner will notify you exactly when you can get a good deal on a flight.
Travel Note
If you are planning on attending check your passport expiration date! Your passport must be valid for 3 months PAST the date of return or they will not let you enter the country. Keep in mind, it can take up to two months to renew your passport.
Travel Note
Larger groups may wish to travel to Toledo via private airport transfer service, collecting from Madrid airport and taking you straight to the hotel. The venue has recommended Wilt Car Private Mini Vans which can be contacted at +34 633 600 621 or via their website
Rental Car
Some may wish to rent a car and drive directly from the airport to Toledo. The route from Madrid is relatively easy - approximately 1 hour to drive from the airport to Toledo. We use Avis, but feel free to use whichever car rental service you prefer.
Travel Note
While ride shares may be scarce in Toledo, taxis, however, are plentiful. A taxi from the MAD airport to Toledo will cost roughly €98 each way. The concierge at both hotels would also be more than happy to organize taxis to and from the airport, as well as throughout your time in Toledo. 'Pidetaxi' is a taxi app that is available for download in the Apple & Google app stores and works in Toledo. If you would like to share a taxi with other guests, please let us know your arrival time and we will coordinate with guests arriving at a similar time.