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.

Small but comfortable rooms in the heart of the city, in front of the train & bus station. Great…read morevalue for money with recently renovated rooms.

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

Was a cool modern hotel in the midst of a tiny village in Rioja between Haro and Logrono. Was a…read morewonderful place, nice staff, and had a nice dinner at the hotel. The only negative was a very hard, uncomfortable bed, and could not view menu online. So I'll post photos... Bummer was the small village had no wine tasting till the next morning and you could only do a tour. I've toured many wineries in my day and just wanted to taste local wine, but it wasn't possible in this village. Kind of a bummer.

This is a beautiful little hotel in the center of the Rioja Alta region between Haro and Logrono…read more There are several tasting rooms within a walking distance which is rare for Spain. Wine tasting in Spain is not what it is in California in that the wineries are really difficult to get to without a car or through an expensive tour group. Therefore, being able to stay in an area where you can walk to tasting rooms is a nice find. Beware however that the hotel is one of only 2 places you can eat within a walking distance. In the church courtyard is the second. On the plus side, not only are the tasting rooms and wineries just a short walk away, so are some breathtaking vistas of the Northern Rioja vineyards as they back up to the mountains. Definitely worth a few days just to unwind in the natural beauty. Definitely take a short walk up the road behind the church toward the mountains early morning and your eyes and senses will be rewarded!

Friendly helpful staff. Clean rooms and nice location. Great value.read more

From the owner: El Boutique Hotel Castilla está en el centro de Soria, sobre el Parking del Olivo por 2,95€ y a 50…read moremetros de la Iglesia San Juan de Rabanera y Parque Alameda de Cervantes, ofrece habitaciones modernas e insonorizadas con balcón, aire acondicionado y conexión Wi-Fi gratuita. Las habitaciones son amplias y luminosas, presentan una decoración actual en tonos blancos y marrones e incluyen caja fuerte y TV de pantalla plana. El baño privado dispone de ducha o bañera con mampara translucida. El hotel alberga la antigua muralla de Soria en sus pasillas y en algunas habitaciones. Alrededor muchos bares, restaurantes y tiendas en el centro de Soria.

Gayle and I stayed at this Parador during our recent visit to Santo Domingo. The nearby Parador de…read moreSanto Domingo de la Calzada is a bit more luxurious and located right at the Cathedral and the Camino de Santiago. However, we weren't complaining as we had a wonderful time during our stay here. The Parador is located in the former Convent of San Francisco, an easy 800 meter walk to the historical centre of Santo Domingo de la Calzada. The Parador itself is located in a former pilgrim hostel and has 3 different and unique segments (the Church, the Museum, and the Hotel). One Tour book mentions that this Parador is a hospitality training venue for the entire chain. Folks were certainly nice here, as Gayle and I not only enjoyed the service, but felt at home and comfortable in their nice Lounge, Bar Area, and Breakfast Room. The room was nice, the bed gave us a great night's sleep, and I particularly enjoyed the view into the Courtyard. Gayle's only "complaint" was that the bathroom was somewhat utilitarian, that the SWAG wasn't as good as this Parador's 4 and 5 Star Cousins, and that she left her pajama bottoms behind. We would both love to come back and retrieve it!

Far too expensive!! We stayed at this hotel in August 2017…read more There is no restaurant to have dinner in the evening. The breakfast is poor with dry bread, only one glass of juice - everything curtly. And the village is a hole with only 2 very ordinary cafes. Nothing of interest. My advice: stay away and book a Parador. There you'll get more value for money.

Wonderful little hotel. A welcome luxurious break from the Camino. This is a small, quiet and…read moreintimate hotel with lovely gardens and a small pool. Highly recommended.