We had a beautiful room at this parador - the view from the ample balcony was breathtaking. The…read morebathroom was spacious, with a comfortable bathtub. However, we had no way to successfully manage the temperature in our room. As southern Spain never gets as cold as my native Michigan, I found the room exceedingly warm, and the thermostat didn't allow for the heat to be turned off. I ended up sleeping on the balcony one night because I couldn't bear the stuffiness. Amenities: the dining room is elegant. We enjoyed the local cheese plate and some of the other local dishes on the menu. Be forewarned though, that the coffee was subpar. Location: both the most wonderful and worst part of this hotel. Because this parador is a castle at the top of the mountain, the views are epic. However, the switchbacks down the mountain into town make this inconvenient if you wanted to enjoy a trip into Jaén or visit a local hiking trail. My recommendation is to just stay at the hotel and enjoy the amenities. I enjoyed my stay but probably won't stay in this hotel again.

Very impressive former castle and now hotel. Stopped by for a coffee on the way out of Malaga. The…read morecastle retains a traditional decor and atmosphere. The main dining room is giant and has several pieces of antique furniture and artwork, including a massive decorative tapestry which does looks to be in its orgiinal condition and not restored. Great little pitstop and the coffee itself was fabulous, the service also outstanding especially compared to the rest of Spain.

What a beautiful hotel, and very friendly staff. It was stepping back into a castle with high…read morevaulted ceilings and real paintings. The room had a balcony to the courtyard that was so unique to any hotel I have ever stayed at. The wedding went perfect and the location was perfect. Ubeda is a beautiful town on a hill top with orchards surrounding for miles. The residents are so welcoming and the food is beyond anything we have in the US. I hope I can return.

Pinch me! Feels like we were in a dream. Tucked far away from the main road this is an oasis. So…read moreglad we surreptitiously found this hotel online. The pictures don't do it justice. We spent one night here and loved every minute of it. We initially did not plan on having dinner here (it's extra, about 35 euros per person) but last minute changed our mind and they were able to accommodate us. Its a four course menu, portions are very small, but by the end of it we were stuffed. There is an outdoor area where you can relax, eat/drink, read a book etc. The swimming pool is in a quiet corner with a great view of the plains! Drinks available poolside. Some of the best tinto de verano I had! We would definitely come back and recommend this to anyone looking for a quiet reprieve. My only pet peeve is that there is a slight up charge on everything - a typical tinto de verano in town might be 1.5-2 euros, here it's about 4-5 euros. Same with the tapas etc.