What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 9 for children.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 until 00:00, and check-out is at 12:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Santo Domingo de la Calzada, within a 5-minute drive of Ojapark and Rioja Natura Zoo. It is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Santo Domingo de la Calzada Cathedral Museum and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Señorío de Villarrica Winery.

Are children allowed to stay at the hotel?

Children are allowed to stay at the hotel, but specific age policies are not detailed.

Parador de Sto. Domingo Bernardo de Fresneda Hotel

Average nightly price at Parador de Sto. Domingo Bernardo de Fresneda by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
April	US$101
May	US$107
June	US$91
July	US$88
August	US$92
September	US$92
October	US$89
November	US$79
December	US$85

What guests think

Parador de Sto. Domingo Bernardo de Fresneda impresses with its beautifully restored historic character, spacious and quiet rooms, a central location near the Camino and sights, generally friendly service, and overall clean, well-maintained spaces that feel comfortable and welcoming.

There is no on-site restaurant or bar; dinner is served at a nearby partner Parador, while breakfast is widely praised, with occasional notes about price or coffee. On-site parking is limited but nearby street parking is easy, and while rooms are spacious and comfortable, some bathrooms are small or feel dated. Service is mostly helpful and accommodating, though a few guests reported inflexibility or issues at reception. Expect a characterful, central stay with limited on-site dining and strong overall comfort.

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Facilities

No on-site restaurant, bar, or cafeteria; dinner is offered at a nearby partner Parador. On-site parking is limited, but guests usually find easy, free street parking close by.

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pichet

16 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Love every moment of this hotel stay. Inside is like part church part historical landmark, with lots of museum level art work, and one of the comfortable bed and room I've stayed anywhere. Entrance to hotel isn't distinct, but once inside, place is wildly fascinating and staff very friendly. Parking off street is abundant and free, easy walking distance to town center, musical venues, laundromat, and convenient stores. Since town is small, not ideal for long stay, but there numerous cute small villages to explore, including Haro, which is capital to Rioja and home to many restaurants featured in Michelin guide, like Nublo, just 19 minutes away. Spa services available at their affiliated location just 5 mins away. I can't wait to stay here again.

8

Nigel

2 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely town in easy walkimg distance, which maybe why there is no bar or restaurant. Parking was a limited but there was spaces at either side of the proprty. Building and rooms were great.

10

Daniel

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Paradores always offer a special ambience and the service is accordingly. We enjoyed the accommodation. The breakfast met our expectations and the dinner at the partner hotel provided the necessary steps after a fine meal.

8

Gordon

11 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful place to stay full of character. Unfortunately the restaurant was not open.

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PETER

7 Nov 2022

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Lovely Parador in 16th Century convent. Room was excellent. No restaurant on site but only a short walk in to town, which has some good bars and restaurants.On site parking was limited, but plenty of parking in nearby streets which felt safe. Would stay again

8

Kelli

7 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel. Paradors always are. Amazing rehab of old church and convent into the present hotel. Staff was nice and it was historic yet clean and up to date. My one wish is that it had A/C. But we enjoyed our stay.

10

Karen

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful Parador. Comfortable bed and lovely bed linen. It was walkable distance to lots of bars and restaurants. We managed to park very close. The staff were friendly and helpful.

10

Ghislaine

19 May 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Hôtel magnifique. Dommage que l'hôtel n'ait pas de place de parking attitré.

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Montserrat

19 Oct 2022

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Stayed 1 night

No me gustó la falta de cafetería , todo lo demás me gustó

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David

18 May 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful building, stately rooms, where you seem to go back in time. Enjoyed the view over the courtyard. We went to the other parador for supper, would have preferred to have the option to stay at our own parador, but booked knowing that this wasn’t an option - we felt the atmosphere was worth it, and were not wrong. Good breakfast, although the coffee was disappointing. Friendly, courteous staff, an absolute pleasure to stay here.

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Cleanliness

Guests frequently describe the hotel as very clean and well maintained. A few isolated comments note bathroom upkeep issues.

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Natasha

26 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything about this hotel was fantastic - exceptional service from all staff (especially the front desk), great location and very clean hotel. Surrounded by significant historical buildings. An enriching experience.

8

Johana

19 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Buenos dias Estuve este fin de semana con mi pareja, decir que la atencion del personal fue muy profesional. Me sorprendió 2 cosas, el baño, el inodoro daba un poco de repeluz, en la mesita de noche habia unos pegotes que no estan a la altura de un parador y pedimos cama de matrimonio y eran 2.

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Kevin

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved this hotel. Super clean and well maintained. Lots of bars and restaurants around.

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Kelli

7 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel. Paradors always are. Amazing rehab of old church and convent into the present hotel. Staff was nice and it was historic yet clean and up to date. My one wish is that it had A/C. But we enjoyed our stay.

10

Allison

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautifully restored historic property with huge rooms with good amenities. Clean, quiet and close to all tourist attractions, the camino and lots of restaurants.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious, quiet, and comfortable, with historic character and occasional courtyard views. Bathrooms vary: some are generous with tubs, while others feel small or dated.

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J K

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was perfect . Big bathroom with the tub. Beautiful building and interior.

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PETER

7 Nov 2022

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Lovely Parador in 16th Century convent. Room was excellent. No restaurant on site but only a short walk in to town, which has some good bars and restaurants.On site parking was limited, but plenty of parking in nearby streets which felt safe. Would stay again

8

DAVID

28 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Edificio imponente y personal muy amable, Las camas comodísimas. En pleno centro de Santo Domingo. Los baños quizá ya necesitan una actualización. Desayuno no tomamos (hay varios sitios alrededor muy buenos para desayunar, quizá no de la misma calidad que el del Parador obviamente) El tamaño de la habitación bastante espacioso y reseñar que no es necesario poner esa cantidad de colchas y sábanas en pleno verano, pues es un trabajo de más para las señoras que arreglan la habitación y para el alojado que luego tiene que quitarlas)

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Kelli

7 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel. Paradors always are. Amazing rehab of old church and convent into the present hotel. Staff was nice and it was historic yet clean and up to date. My one wish is that it had A/C. But we enjoyed our stay.

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Vicente

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Un lugar histórico bien restaurado, con un personal atento y una total ausencia de ruido en las habitaciones.

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Karen

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful Parador. Comfortable bed and lovely bed linen. It was walkable distance to lots of bars and restaurants. We managed to park very close. The staff were friendly and helpful.

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Juan Jesús

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

El parador esta bien las habitaciones grandes, pero el baño un poco pequeño y mal diseñado para el espacio que tiene la habitacion

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Allison

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautifully restored historic property with huge rooms with good amenities. Clean, quiet and close to all tourist attractions, the camino and lots of restaurants.

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Pablo

13 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Habia un ruido de motor o bomba no muy fuerte que sonaba cada 5 minutos unos 10 segundos

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David

18 May 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful building, stately rooms, where you seem to go back in time. Enjoyed the view over the courtyard. We went to the other parador for supper, would have preferred to have the option to stay at our own parador, but booked knowing that this wasn’t an option - we felt the atmosphere was worth it, and were not wrong. Good breakfast, although the coffee was disappointing. Friendly, courteous staff, an absolute pleasure to stay here.

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Service

Staff are generally friendly, professional, and helpful. A few guests reported inflexibility or poor handling at reception.

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Mary Ann

23 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s amazing and beautiful. The staff was so kind and helpful. We will definitely stay here again.

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Lamberto

26 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff service was excellent

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Natasha

26 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything about this hotel was fantastic - exceptional service from all staff (especially the front desk), great location and very clean hotel. Surrounded by significant historical buildings. An enriching experience.

8

Colleen

18 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful old convent with amazing art & architecture. We did the half board (breakfast & dinner). Breakfast was great, dinner was just ok. The dinner was at another location but it was a 5 minute stroll so not an issue. We asked for ice the first night and got it no problem. The second night we were told it wasn’t possible to get ice. When I pushed back we got ice. Weird. We really loved the little town and would go back.

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rafael v

22 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

desastre de recepción que se negó a ayudar por haberse hecho una reserva equivocada.

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Johana

19 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Buenos dias Estuve este fin de semana con mi pareja, decir que la atencion del personal fue muy profesional. Me sorprendió 2 cosas, el baño, el inodoro daba un poco de repeluz, en la mesita de noche habia unos pegotes que no estan a la altura de un parador y pedimos cama de matrimonio y eran 2.

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Mike

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our moment of luxury on the Camino. Bed very comfortable Breakfast very good though a little pricey. Staff very helpful as there has been a national power cut.

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margarita

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful hotel. So comfortable and pleasant staff. We hope to come back.

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Ana

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Went during pilgrimage and loved this Parador. So close to everything and so quaint. We did the Camino de Santiago, St. James original, and without knowing, this was on the Camino. Loved seeing all the Peregrinos. Staff was super friendly. Left my adapter in last hotel, and they even had a US adapter for me. Will definitely be back when I do the Camino.

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Christa

30 May 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Wir hatten einen Special-Preis für ein 3Bettzimmer gebucht da wir ein großes Zimmer wollten und bezahlt! Als wir zu zweit im Hotel ankamen, erhielten wir ein Zweibettzimmer ohne Kommentar! Am nächsten Tag sprachen wir den Mitarbeiter darauf an und dieser meinte, das Zweibettzimmer unterscheidet sich nicht groß von dem gebuchten, es ist alles ok! Da wir Pilger sind, wollten wir nur einen Kaffee und kein Frühstücks- buffet! Es war in diesem Hotel nicht möglich nur einen Kaffee zubekommen! Entweder ein Frühstück zu 12.50 € oder nichts! Das ist uns auf dem gesamten Weg nach Santiago nicht passiert! Schade, denn das Hotel hat wirklich Charme, nur der Mitarbeiter sollte dringend ausgewechselt werden!

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Location

Central and walkable, close to the Camino, cathedral, and old town, with many bars and restaurants nearby. Street parking in the area is typically straightforward.

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pichet

16 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Love every moment of this hotel stay. Inside is like part church part historical landmark, with lots of museum level art work, and one of the comfortable bed and room I've stayed anywhere. Entrance to hotel isn't distinct, but once inside, place is wildly fascinating and staff very friendly. Parking off street is abundant and free, easy walking distance to town center, musical venues, laundromat, and convenient stores. Since town is small, not ideal for long stay, but there numerous cute small villages to explore, including Haro, which is capital to Rioja and home to many restaurants featured in Michelin guide, like Nublo, just 19 minutes away. Spa services available at their affiliated location just 5 mins away. I can't wait to stay here again.

10

Natasha

26 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything about this hotel was fantastic - exceptional service from all staff (especially the front desk), great location and very clean hotel. Surrounded by significant historical buildings. An enriching experience.

8

David

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Two reasons to visit this charming hotel on the Pilgrim route are the attractive town and the superb restaurant in Villalobar which is only about 6-7 minutes drive. We hope to visit the Parador again.

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Kevin

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved this hotel. Super clean and well maintained. Lots of bars and restaurants around.

8

PETER

7 Nov 2022

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Lovely Parador in 16th Century convent. Room was excellent. No restaurant on site but only a short walk in to town, which has some good bars and restaurants.On site parking was limited, but plenty of parking in nearby streets which felt safe. Would stay again

8

DAVID

28 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Edificio imponente y personal muy amable, Las camas comodísimas. En pleno centro de Santo Domingo. Los baños quizá ya necesitan una actualización. Desayuno no tomamos (hay varios sitios alrededor muy buenos para desayunar, quizá no de la misma calidad que el del Parador obviamente) El tamaño de la habitación bastante espacioso y reseñar que no es necesario poner esa cantidad de colchas y sábanas en pleno verano, pues es un trabajo de más para las señoras que arreglan la habitación y para el alojado que luego tiene que quitarlas)

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Karen

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful Parador. Comfortable bed and lovely bed linen. It was walkable distance to lots of bars and restaurants. We managed to park very close. The staff were friendly and helpful.

10

José Luis

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Das Ambiente, das tolle Gebäude, das tolle Frühstück, die Nähe zum Jakobsweg, zur Kathedrale und zur Altstadt

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Ana

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Went during pilgrimage and loved this Parador. So close to everything and so quaint. We did the Camino de Santiago, St. James original, and without knowing, this was on the Camino. Loved seeing all the Peregrinos. Staff was super friendly. Left my adapter in last hotel, and they even had a US adapter for me. Will definitely be back when I do the Camino.

10

Allison

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautifully restored historic property with huge rooms with good amenities. Clean, quiet and close to all tourist attractions, the camino and lots of restaurants.

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Dining

Breakfast is well reviewed, though a few mention the price or coffee quality. There is no on-site restaurant or bar; dinners are served at a nearby partner Parador or at restaurants in town.

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Nigel

2 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely town in easy walkimg distance, which maybe why there is no bar or restaurant. Parking was a limited but there was spaces at either side of the proprty. Building and rooms were great.

8

Colleen

18 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful old convent with amazing art & architecture. We did the half board (breakfast & dinner). Breakfast was great, dinner was just ok. The dinner was at another location but it was a 5 minute stroll so not an issue. We asked for ice the first night and got it no problem. The second night we were told it wasn’t possible to get ice. When I pushed back we got ice. Weird. We really loved the little town and would go back.

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David

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Two reasons to visit this charming hotel on the Pilgrim route are the attractive town and the superb restaurant in Villalobar which is only about 6-7 minutes drive. We hope to visit the Parador again.

10

Daniel

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Paradores always offer a special ambience and the service is accordingly. We enjoyed the accommodation. The breakfast met our expectations and the dinner at the partner hotel provided the necessary steps after a fine meal.

10

Mike

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our moment of luxury on the Camino. Bed very comfortable Breakfast very good though a little pricey. Staff very helpful as there has been a national power cut.

8

PETER

7 Nov 2022

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Lovely Parador in 16th Century convent. Room was excellent. No restaurant on site but only a short walk in to town, which has some good bars and restaurants.On site parking was limited, but plenty of parking in nearby streets which felt safe. Would stay again

10

José Luis

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Das Ambiente, das tolle Gebäude, das tolle Frühstück, die Nähe zum Jakobsweg, zur Kathedrale und zur Altstadt

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Montserrat

19 Oct 2022

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Stayed 1 night

No me gustó la falta de cafetería , todo lo demás me gustó

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Christa

30 May 2022

·

Stayed 1 night

Wir hatten einen Special-Preis für ein 3Bettzimmer gebucht da wir ein großes Zimmer wollten und bezahlt! Als wir zu zweit im Hotel ankamen, erhielten wir ein Zweibettzimmer ohne Kommentar! Am nächsten Tag sprachen wir den Mitarbeiter darauf an und dieser meinte, das Zweibettzimmer unterscheidet sich nicht groß von dem gebuchten, es ist alles ok! Da wir Pilger sind, wollten wir nur einen Kaffee und kein Frühstücks- buffet! Es war in diesem Hotel nicht möglich nur einen Kaffee zubekommen! Entweder ein Frühstück zu 12.50 € oder nichts! Das ist uns auf dem gesamten Weg nach Santiago nicht passiert! Schade, denn das Hotel hat wirklich Charme, nur der Mitarbeiter sollte dringend ausgewechselt werden!

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David

18 May 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful building, stately rooms, where you seem to go back in time. Enjoyed the view over the courtyard. We went to the other parador for supper, would have preferred to have the option to stay at our own parador, but booked knowing that this wasn’t an option - we felt the atmosphere was worth it, and were not wrong. Good breakfast, although the coffee was disappointing. Friendly, courteous staff, an absolute pleasure to stay here.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $81	2 $129	3 $147
4 $80	5 $110	6 $83	7 $93	8 $100	9 $143	10
11 $146	12 $81	13 $83	14 $81	15 $83	16 $122	17 $196
18 $93	19 $83	20 $82	21 $81	22 $81	23 $117	24 $133
25 $83	26 $83	27 $96	28 $96	29 $83	30 $117	31 $127

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