Parador de Santiago de Compostela

the personnel the building and location go without saying

Noisy cleaning ladies

The property is so beautiful and historic. We reserved a suite. The bathroom was gorgeous with a full stand alone bath. We also had an adjoining living room. What a treat to receive our Compostella and stay next to the finish of the Camino!! The formal Restaurant was superb!! I had the lamb, my friend has the fish. Both were excellent!! The lamb is very special there. We also had the Galician soup which was delicious! Our waiters were very helpful with wine recommendations and spoiled us! Our stay was heavenly!

I spilled some coffee in the breakfast room. My friend grabbed a napkin to stop the spill and help clean it up. I guess she grabbed a napkin from the wrong place because the waiter literally ripped it out of her hands and glared at us and made a big production of my mistake. (He was in his late 20’s probably) Sorry! We all make mistakes.

The room was large and well equipped, with a large bathroom, and good wifi. But you don't stop here because of the room, but because it's one of the most interesting buildings anywhere, accommodating travellers since the 15th century. The buildings are much larger than I'd realised, and some 90 plaques have been put up at various points, explaining the history and architecture; on check-in, I was given a guide booklet, giving a suggested route round these plaques. The very good breakfast is in a room at the front, with excellent views on to the cathedral and the Obradoiro square.

Not the cheapest hotel in town, but then you pay for quality. Paradors often offer cheap(er) rates for weekends in January, and I took advantage of this. A had a 'standard' room at the back without much view, and it was a little dark - but then there's not much light in January anyway. Basin plug didn't close properly.

Great place !...

Stayed for two days, Christmas Eve and Christmas. In the heart of Santiago and just lovely in every way. Wonderful Christmas dinner, pleasant and helpful staff, nice comfortable room. A bit pricey than many Paradors but the location is superb. A little confusing driving in if first time in Santiago, but nothing too difficult. Google maps worked fine. Look for the pop-up barriers on your left when your gps sez you’ve arrived. Turn slight left and push button to lower barrier. Continue straight ahead and it opens in to the large open plaza and Parador is on your left.