This hotel, impressive in size, history, and lovely amazing facade, is in need of a major renovation. Dark, 1970's rooms, loooong hallways, slow front desk, messed up reservation, it was a disappointment. We enjoyed walking around town, beautiful buildings swathed in flowers, watching a concert in the Plaza Major, viewing the Spanish old-timers dressed so impeccably and strolling around town on Sunday, but I would have pushed on to stay at someplace ultimately more interesting and comfortable.

This was my first stay in a Parador in Spain. My wife and I drove from Portugal to stay here and the building is amazing. The hotel itself is ok, decent rooms, not particularily comfortable beds but walking around the parador is lovely. It had free parking and internet which was a bonus. The food is definitely over priced for what you get. Apart from this building, the cathedral and a few other scattered building I can't say that we enjoyed Leon much. It seems most of the historical looking buildings have long since been replaced with newer buildings that are now looking pretty worn. Probably wouldnt come back to Leon I'm afraid.

needless to write about this hotel, it is marvellous, it is antique, breakfast is great, the city is great, I would have stayed longer but the trip has to end somehow, until now I never forget this hotel and its city, so charming

All the Paradors and Pousadas are special, but this is one of the best. The facade of the building is simple spectacular. If you feel like splurging for a special occasion, check out the Torreon room. It is in the tower of the old part of the building, overlooking the roman bridge over the river on one side, and the square in front of the hotel on the other. This room (suite) comes as part of a special half-board package which includes a four-course meal with wine in the restuarant each evening. Not cheap, but unforgettable!