We never saw the monks, but we very much enjoyed Hotel San Antonio Real, situated just where the aqueduct begins outside the old city of Segovia. We had a wonderful dinner in the restaurant. The lobby is beautiful, the setting is quaint, and the rooms are pleasant and modern (not nearly as elegant as the restaurant, but the rates were very reasonable). We highly recommend this hotel and the magical city of Segovia.

We met up with friends for 2 nights at this elegant, friendly hotel. After checking our stunning and comfortable room, we awaited their arrival in the cosy bar finding plenty of snacks to accompany our drinks. They were just as impressed with their accommodations and joined us for a light lunch. The location of this hotel is perfect. It sits at the end of the Roman aquaduct and provides a morning's walk down its entire length, steadily impressive the more arches layered onto its height. Aound the corner is a small museum on the site of the monastery which forms the origin of the hotel. We enjoyed roast piglet in the restaurant where service was superb. A lovely and quiet stay in a lovely city.

Where to begin? Had requested a quiet room to begin with. There is no such thing in this entire hotel. ...this precious monastery is so carved out that you are left with listless tiny rooms with walls so thin, Neighbours can be heard turning on and off light switches. The rooms have very little natural light, and a sewerage smell pervades the entire (did I mention tiny?) area. We tried to leave afte spending just one night, and Instead of offering sincere customer service or satisfaction, the hotel management refused to provide a refund for the second night. The whole experience left a very sour taste in our mouth, not to mention the 4 hours sleep. Be wArned.

One of the highlights of our trip. From check in to check out we had a great time. Only disappointment was the breakfast which was a bit hit and miss, but otherwise, lovely helpful staff, we had drinks in the bar which was beautiful and dinner in the restaurant which was very fine dining orientated, sadly not busy so a bit lacking in atmosphere but wonderful local cuisine.

There was free parking on site and it was a short walk to the aquaduct and into Segovia old town.