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Parador de Santiago de Compostela – reviews, photos

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Praza do Obradoiro 1, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Parador de Santiago de Compostela
4.5 of 5 stars 219 Reviews
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Pasadena, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“A Desitination Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

This "Hostal", now a Parador, is one of the grandest hotels in Spain. Located on the main square right next to the world-famous Cathedral de Santiago, this 15th-16th c. building is a marvel of architecture. Beautifully restored and maintained, it how houses one of the very best hotels. The public rooms are genuinely grand both in proportions and appointments. The individual rooms range from very nice to superb, the latter having enormous marble baths, canopied beds, and large sitting areas. I have visited this Parador on 5 different occasions. My one reservation regarding this hotel, observed on the last 3 visits, is the main dining room. The food seems to me to be curiously bland. Obviously a lot of effort has been made to present the dishes in an attractive, even luxurious, way with all sorts of garnishes, etc. Still, the taste is unimpressive. Nevertheless, this incredibly beautiful building, with its attentive staff, grand appointments, and historical ambiance is well worth the price. Here, one can live like a noble from the past at reasonable present prices.

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  • Stayed May 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Uno de Los mejores hoteles del Mundo!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012
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El hotel es excelente! Pase unos días maravillosos ya que cada rincón del hotel tiene bellos detalles y guarda mucha historia. El personal es muy amable y la comida es buenisima.

Lo mejor es que se tiene una vista increible y que se puede caminar por las calles que rodean la Iglesia de alfrente (que por Cierto es una de las Iglesias más Bellas que he . sobretodo Cuando la alumbran de noche)

  • Stayed June 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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New York City, New York
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Outstanding! Hisotrical & centrally located”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011

I loved this Parador! The history of the building is so interesting, it is very beautiful and you cannot beat the location! It is right in the courtyard of the cathedral, right where the pilgrims all arrive. The restaurant downstairs is fantastic, A+! Rooms are small (typical of Europe) but clean, warm and well appointed. Make sure to ask for a room away from the bagpipe player (they should know what you mean) he is quite loud and persistent! Overall, the best choice you can make during a stay in Santiago!

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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
151 helpful votes 151 helpful votes
“Magnificent”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

A visit to Santiago was topped off by staying in the magnificent parador in the main square in Santiago. You feel as if transported to a time long gone with its old world splendour inside the hotel, and if you're lucky enough (as we were) to have a room looking out onto the main square and Cathedral then you're in for a real treat. I can see that there has been a lot said before but it really is utterly magnificent and worth the money, even the breakfast is among the best I've had. You can even have a tour of the hotel, which sadly we didn't have time for. One of the largest recommendations I'll ever give!

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Chicago, Illinois
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
80 helpful votes 80 helpful votes
“Best in Santiago”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

I have been to Santiago in the past and decided to splurge and stay here this time. We did not regret that decision.

The hotel is in the center of town, right where you want to be. Our room was good sized and consisted of a small entry way with a door to the bedroom and a door to the bathroom. The bathroom was small though. The counter with two sinks may have been better served to only have one sink and make it smaller to allow for more room. The water pressure in the shower was good (wish it was a walk in shower though rather than having to step in/out of a tub)

The room was quiet and the bed comfortable.

The staff was so friendly - during checkin, checkout, dining room.

The breakfast buffet, included in the price of the room, was wonderful! The only negative was that the dining room style didn't seem to match the rest of the hotel.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Praza do Obradoiro 1, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Price range (per night):* INR9,976 - 18,112

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