What a great hotel! Restored convent. Great restaurant,…read moregreat sitting area, awesome breakfast. Parking for a fee. The hotel staff was extremely helpful with everything- including emails I sent to them months in advance inquiring about the wineries. The wineries were within walking distance which was a plus. Town square which housed tapas restaurants was only a few feet away as well. I highly recommend this hotel.

I love this boutique hotel, service, restaurant and complete building are amazing. We didn't have…read morecharger and they send to us right away, iron as well. Been in Haro has been the most amazing experience. Hotel highly recommend.

Ambiance is relaxing and disconnects you from life. Even with two children we felt like it was a…read morewell relaxed meal. The wines here go without saying that they are delicious and they have a great wine list from simple to the depths of your pockets. 1860 Tradición restaurant has excellent menu and great quality food that will not disappoint and the view from its Terrance is simply put, Splendid! Appetizer we had the Croquetas and the Carpaccio de gamba. Carpaccio was delicious and refreshing and won. Great pick of solomillo with jamón and patatatas for The kids. La merluza and adult solomillo were both great dishes and recommend. Would definitely recommend a lunch here which provides great views of the surrounding city.

Venimos de muy lejos, la cata de vinos es una falta de respeto, te dan botellas que están a punto…read morede acabarse por lo cual te dan muy poco, no te explican casi nada y realmente no vale la pena, salimos muy molestos de aquí

When Gayle and I recently visited Santo Domingo, we stayed at the other Parador in Town - Hotel…read moreSanto Domingo Bernardo de Fresneda. Ours was a very nice 3+ Star Parador, and still within walking distance of the Cathedral and of course the Camino de Santiago. The Parador Hotel Sto. Domingo de la Calzada is located right next to the Cathedral (and Tower) and a simple turn off the Camino. It's a gorgeous Parador and occupies a 12th century former hospital. Built by Saint Dominic, it was used to give shelter to the pilgrims on the Road to Santiago. We walked around and were very impressed. And although we were very happy with our Bernardo choice, this Parador might have turned out even better.

If you are walking the Camino (as many people are in this town) -- this Parador is a sight for…read moresore/muddy/cold eyes and feet. While it will run you 10x what an albergue costs, if you haven't spoiled yourself since St. Jean, you should. The lower lobby level has a lot of historical artifacts from when this place was used way back when, and that ties nicely back to the history of the Camino de Santiago, so it's not like you aren't being a pilgrim. The breakfast buffet was also a nice break from the standard coffee/croissant. The rooms are comfortable, the bath tubs huge, and while the beds leave a little to be desired, in all honesty --- you have the room to yourself, and it feels like a slice of heaven. I would definitely come back if I ever find myself in northern Spain.

This old "palace" (as they call it) is a beautiful stone building far up on a hill in a small…read morevillage south of San Sebastián. It takes around 35 minutes to drive from the hotel to central San Sebastián. We asked the hotel reception for a map and they recommended us where to park close to San Sebastián Old Town which was very useful. They didn't have that much information about which pintxos bar to visit however. It's good to know that some bars are open for lunch and close during the afternoon and open again for dinner. And other bars only open at night. Don't miss these: Bar Nestor (lunch or dinner) http://www.yelp.se/biz/bar-nestor-donostia-san-sebastian-2 Txepetxa (simple pintxos) http://www.yelp.se/biz/txepetxa-donostia-san-sebastián Zeruko (extreme pintxos) http://www.yelp.se/biz/zeruko-san-sebastián Also: Koh Tao (great coffee) http://www.yelp.se/biz/koh-tao-donostia-san-sebastián Arzak - one of the best restaurants in the world - (book FAR in advance) http://www.yelp.se/biz/arzak-san-sebasti%C3%A1n-2 We had room 103 and it was just what we'd hoped. Classic and beautiful but not too much. The bathroom was newly renovated and the sheets were clean. Only thing we didn't like was the home scent they had sprayed in the room prior to our arrival. If you get hungry there's both the Bailara restaurant (by Enrique Fleischmann) and a snack menu in the bar, in the Iriarte Jauregia Hotel buildning. Tip to guests: Book far in advance to get a better rate. Tip to Iriarte Jauregia: You should definately do something about the big electricity pylon in front of the hotel that destroys the view.

Beautiful modern hotel inside an ancient castle: A+ Would stay again and again. Superb locally…read moregrown and raised cuisine on site, and nearby farms to visit and partake in endless hospitality that is the essence of the region and its people.

Posada Mayor de Miguelos is both a Hotel and a Restaurant. The fancy Dining Room is located…read moreupstairs from the Hotel-side check-in, while a more energetic and fun Bistro and Bar is accessible from a parallel street. They also have an underground Bodega of which they offer tours and tastings. It's all contained within a beautifully decorated 17th Century Spanish Country House/Palace, with a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. Gayle and I enjoyed a long lunch in a small outdoor Patio area between the Bar area and the Hotel. Also in-between was the Bodega area and for a time a fun bunch of folks whose wine tasting capped their adventurous time underground. We were both sorry that we missed our chance to do that too. We both ordered off the "Menu del Dia" and my oxtail steak was fabulous. Gayle was less impressed with her bland cod (is there any other kind?) and wished that she had ordered off the Menu. The couple at the next table did, and Gayle wanted what they were having! However, our shared bottle of wine was good, the Spanish Flan was delicious (as usual), and my young Bride looked radiant. One of our mutual observations was how cute Spanish children are, how handsome the Parents look, and how much doting was going on. We got our chance with a Toddler who came over to say Hi and a Mother that was loving every minute of it. It's amazing during times like this when our broken Spanish is understood by all.

Mayor de Migueloa is located in one of the most popular wine regions in Spain (if not the most…read morepopular). The name of the town is Laguardia, which used to be a defense post established in the 13th century. Laguardia provides a rich historical backdrop over looking Spanish wine country, which offers spectacular atmosphere and picturesque views. My friend and I stayed at Mayor de Migueloa for a weekend and really enjoyed our stay. It's a family run business with charming decor through out the establishment. The old walls and rustic feel of the place takes you back in time, although the hotel is quite cozy, modern and clean. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating, and we also noticed the owner works closely with the staff on a daily basis, which probably accounts for the attention to detail. The restaurant was fantastic, and for any wine enthusiast, it's a perfect location to stay and travel in the region. Mayor wine is exceptional and I definitely took some home with me. Overall, we loved this place and enjoyed our visit and highly recommend its charm, service and location!