I must point out out that this is the only convent I've stayed in but nonetheless it was wonderful. You feel as though you are miles away from the world until you walk across the (semi-scary) bridge (but what an amazing view) into the town of Cuenca. The hotel was elegant but understated - not flashy. The rooms were nice and the pool felt like you were in your backyard with lots of friends. As for service - it wasn't impressive. The paradors are run by the Spanish government and having experienced service from the US government employees I saw no difference. We received our drinks from the bar when they seemed to get around to it and the same in the dining room for breakfast. But the experience definitely made up for a little waiting on our part. Our trip was three years ago so the service could have improved.

This location requires that you cross a fun walking bridge to access town. People are leaving love locks on bridges like this one across Europe...notice as you walk along and add your own for fun? This parador is like others in quality...comfortable beds, top rate showers, satisfying water pressure and bathroom cleanliness. Unique in the quality of carved wood on the headboard, door, shutters, even exposed ceiling beams in the dining room which for many reasons was one of our favorite parador meal. I don't know how they managed to shave pineapple so thin for their dessert with frozen yougart but it tasted like an almost different fruit-YUM! We also enjoyed a drink in the courtyard and were impressed by the hearty peanut and corn nut munchies and the call button (didn't see this at any of the other paradors we visited and it was so helpful and appreciated) The food service was first rate but the menu needs improved English translations as far as grammar and spelling but not regarding understanding of which food you would be ordering. The front desk staff was friendly, helpful and had a better understanding of English than most. The parking is 17E extra is an open lot beside the hotel but up a flight of stairs. Try to get a room that overlooks the gorge -it is breath takingly beautiful.

The parador is located in a centuries old monastery just outside the medieval centre of Cuenca. The location couldn't be better. We had a perfect room, large, calm, beautifully decorated. Great an friendly staff.

The Parador in Cuenca is overlooking the Gorge and the City is connected by a footbridge.
The service here was average, it is quite touristy so very busy. Parking was difficult, not enough parking spaces. However the rooms were nicely appointed, ours was huge. This is a large Parador, not quite so intimate as the smaller ones.