We loved this place. We found it to have lots of character. The location is handy but not really close to any attractions. We had a car so it worked out perfectly for us on our way to Segovia. Free parking on the street. The breakfast buffet was the best we found in 2 weeks of traveling Spain. The wood floors in the corridors made for a bit of traffic noise. We would prefer to stay here rather than in Segovia, assuming you have a car.

A soulless place. We booked for 2 nights but gave up after one night. The hotel struggles to get bookings and is thus a little run down. Its on a motorway junction miles from anything.

We had a pizza in the pub next door which must be the worst food we have had in years. The airco couldn't cool the room, it was dirty (look at the air vents), and the room was dark.

We only choose it because it is so cheap and has a pool. So when we were told it was closed on mondays, we ran away.

My wife and I stayed at the Comendador for two nights at the end of August 2006. I found it on the Internet and booked directly from the hotel site. It was excellent. If you have a car and want to visit Segovia, La Granja, or El Escorial the location is excellent, since it is about thirty kilometers from all three places. It is possible to arrive by train getting off at the Los Angeles de San Rafael stop. The entrance to the urbanizacion where the hotel is located is just a few meters away from the train stop--not a full station. The hotel itself is located inside the housing development called Los Angeles de San Rafael, where there are restaurants, a small supermarket, a bank, and a post office. The main road SE 603 connecting Segovia to San Rafael is a few meters from the hotel. There is no noise as all rooms are soundproof.

The hotel is a three star but could easily be a four star. There is an indoor pool, a jacuzzi, and a fitness room. There is also a rather expensive restaurant in the hotel, which we did not try. Breakfast was buffet and was huge. There was even smoked ham. For five euros a head it would be difficult to get such a sophisicated breakfast.

The room we had on the third floor was excellent with a lot of space and closets. There were two double beds and they easily could have fit four people. The bathroom was very modern and spacious. There is ample free parking outside the hotel.

It took us fifteen minutes to drive to Segovia on a fast well-marked road. There is also the alternative toll road, which runs almost parallel to the national road, but we didn't find it necessary.

Just outside the hotel was an Italian restaurant and an Argentinian restaurant specializing in grilled meats. We only had time to try the Italian restaurant, Il Portachuelo, and it was nothing special. To avoid the expensive hotel restaurant we drove into San Rafael, nine kilometers to the south, and had a very good meal.

The housing development itself is worth a drive around or a walk. Most of the houses are empty as they are used on weekends by people from Madrid. There are incredible views from the highest points of the surrounding countryside. It must be a great place for waling or cycling.

Ray Vogensen (Chaves, Portugal)

I use to stop at this plce everytime I go to Madrid. It is 15 miuntes away from Segovia and 40 minutes from Madrid. It is in the Mountais, but it is perfectly connected with two higways (From madrid to NW Spain (3 Km) and from Madrid to Segovia (600 m)).

The hotel is at the entrance of a residential area in a very quiet place with nice views over the mountais and Castilla. It is a 3 stars hotel, but is is widely above that official rating. The rooms are very comfortable, clean and spacious and nicely decorated. Bathrooms are wide and fully equiped. Some rooms have a terrace with stunning views. The hotel has a restaurant, an Irish Pub and indoor pool and jacuzzi, and there are several restaurants in the area. It is perfectly located if you want to trek in the mountais or to visit Riofrio Palace (11 Km away). It is 80 Km from Downtown Madrid and 25 Km. from segovia. Is a great place if you are travelling with a car.

Breakfast here is simply amazing and not too expensive: from grilled greens to home baked ham, fron bacon and beans to nice desserts ans pastry. If you book your room at solmelia hotels website you can find very low rates (I usually book a double room with rates around 50€ (60$)). Breakfast is not included and it costs 13$ per person, but is a great deal (you can expect to pay 6-8 $ for a coffee, a toast and an orange juice at any cafe). They have a private parking, but you can left your car outside, in front of the door, because it is a very quite place, with restricted access, and a private security service.

No doubt. Don't pay high rates for bad hotels in Segovia and make a reservation here (if you have a car) it is much better than the average hotels in town and even in Madrid and much, much cheaper. If you are planning to visit Madrid and don't want to enter the city to find a place to stay, it is a great alternative, 40 minutes away and entering Madrid through a highway and avenue that gets you directly to a parking in the very heart of the city (Plaza de España).