5 Stars - Buen Camino, Gran Hotel!…read more From the moment I stepped into the grand, voluminous lobby after my long journey on El Camino, the Parador de Santiago de Compostela felt like a sanctuary. The welcome was warm, the atmosphere majestic, and every detail of this historic hotel radiated elegance. My room was spacious and serene--just what I needed for rest and reflection. The staff were exceptional, offering impeccable service with kindness and grace. Bravo to everyone at the Parador de los Reis Católicos--what a truly heavenly experience!

12 Years and over 3300 Reviews later, Gayle and I returned to the Parador de Santiago de Compostela…read more(aka Hostal dos Reis Católicos). We were here for our Honeymoon in 2010 and this time, we walked here at the end of the Camino Ingles. One big change since our last visit was that our Superior room was upgraded to a Junior Suite, and with a view of the Cathedral Plaza! As this is one of the best Paradors in the system, everything her remained first class. Our breakfasts were fantastic, the historical walk arounds within the Parador were informative, the architecture was fascinating, the common areas were comfortable and relaxing, and the outdoor patio restaurant was a fun place to hang out. I had one little incident when a waiter accidently spilled sangria on me. I took it all with good humor, especially since the waiter was highly apologetic. Parador staff also offered to have the affected clothes washed, which were back in our room (with another apology and a few treats) within a couple hours. Being treated like royalty (especially when we're not) made our day. Gayle and I are already talking about another Camino, maybe the Portuguese Coastal Way. If we do, we have no doubt where we'll be staying again at the end of our Pilgrimage.

This is a mixed review because there were so many great things about this hotel however, for the…read moreaverage American traveler there are a few things you should know. We received the second floor suite with an excellent view of the harbor. The room was spacious, clean and....well....let me just say that whoever decorated this room had spent time in Graceland. The hosts were very courteous and helpful. The husband and wife have owned this establishment for 5 years. And while the hotel is in tip top shape the owners are a bit rustic. Which is good since personality goes a long way when traveling on the road. The husband speaks good English and was eager to make us feel welcome. We noticed they are not the least bit polished when it came to running the place. We thought that with 5 years under their belt things would be smoother....but, perhaps that's just the way it is. The wi-fi was not working during out stay because they said a storm blew through and the internet went out. The owner banged on the router, shrugged his shoulders and shook his head and said no wi-fi and that was it. The entire place is non-smoking but we soon learned that only applied to the guests. The owner smoked in the reception and the bar and a few of his friends also enjoyed the privilege. Non of this made any difference to us but just be forewarned, coming back to the room in the evening meant walking through smoke. Breakfast is included in the cost of the room. It is nothing to look forward to. But, still nice. We would stay here again as the value and comfort and location was about as good as it gets in Camariñas.

Beautiful hotel and would stay there again in a heart beat. Beautiful room and the food was one of…read morethe best we had on the Camino. They take great care to keep the place just beautiful.a bit off the beaten path but glad we got to stay there

Let me say this place shines in so many ways--The chef--and the food is as good as any I have had…read morein any city--the food was beautiful and incredible to eat--the beef stew type entree was tender--flavorful--beautifully plated and graciously served. The room was updated/rustic--clean--I loved the stone walls--Everything about this place was gracious and had a simple elegance--The chef and the kitchen team really knew how to prepare exceptionally beautiful food and plate it as art--it is rare to find such a great place while traveling off the beaten path.

Hesperia Finisterre is an excellent hotel in many ways. The customer service was very good at…read morereception. We had a problem with lights and someone addressed our situation immediately (although I did make my requests in Spanish). The room we had was extremely spacious and it was very relaxing to have the cries of seagulls lull me to sleep. The beds were also very comfortable. Breakfast at the hotel was delicious and one of the best spreads that I have experienced while traveling. The dining room also gives a lovely view of the port. There is a great fitness area for hotel patrons as well, which includes weights, treadmills, elliptical, etc. The location is great, as it is walking distance to a lot of attractions, shops, and restaurants. You will need a taxi to get to the Renfe station, however. The only downside is the connection speed of the wireless Internet. It was extremely slow and made it impossible to accomplish any work. A cute plus: there are chuches (gummy candy) and champagne in the lobby!

The place is beautiful, no doubt, have been coming back every year in the summer. This time was…read moredifferent. I ordered a gin kas which is gin and a lemon drink called kas. When they came and poured the gin there was barely anything in my cup . To give you a background, most places charge you 5 euros for a drink like this and this place charges 8.50 which is fine if they served it correctly . I have attached pictures of the amount which is 1/4 of what any other place would give you. I asked the waiter to put a little more and he stated he had to ask his boss. He came back and said he would charge me again. I am disgusted and disappointed at the lack of service and the fact that they think people are not smart enough to see what they are doing . I used to refer people to this place all the time, no more . Just because you have a beautiful atmosphere doesn't mean you can rob people, awful!

Hands down, this is the best hotel in Santiago! Get a room with a gallery overlooking the courtyard…read moreif you can. Clean rooms, comfortable beds, free wifi. Bathrooms have luxurious rain head showers. At check-in, we received a book by the hotel on where to eat, drink and what to see in town. Very thoughtful! The courtyard is fantastic. We loved having our wine, breakfast and afternoon coffee outside among the apple & lemon trees while listening to the tranquil fountain. By far, this is the best hospitality I've ever received when traveling. Javier & Roberto went above and beyond during the booking process. Once there, Javier helped us make dinner reservations, answered all our questions, and provided some laughs. I loved their Tarta de Santiago so much, Javier even ordered one for me upon request. You can tell that the employees here are very passionate about the hotel. The hotel is in walking distance to all the main sites. Discounted parking is nearby. Definitely stay here!