The Parador Hotel in Santiago de Compostela - Parador de Santiago de Compostela
Occupying the "Hostal Reyes Catolicos" which dates back to the 15th century, the four star Parador de Santiago de Compostela is considered to be the oldest hotel in the world. It is one of the emblems of Santiago and visited by many tourists and can be found on the Plaza do Obradoiro.
The combination of history, culture, art and tradition with excellent service, a luxurious interior and modern facilities make the Parador de Santiago de Compostela a first class accommodation choice. Attractions like the cathedral or the old quarter are close by.
If you are looking for a hotel in which you will be able to relax and unwind in elegant surroundings, the Parador de Santiago de Compostela is ideal. Its 135 spacious guestrooms are fully equipped and perfectly designed to offer you a pleasant stay.
The elegance and luxurious interior continues in the hotel’s restaurant where guests can sample regional meat and fish dishes accompanied with excellent wines. For the dessert, the restaurant’s chef recommends caramelized apple "filloas" and cream (crepes).
Inside the hotel guests can discover four magnificent cloisters, a beautiful indoor patio and several common areas which include sitting and reading rooms. Four meeting rooms can also be found here. All of them provide the most advanced audiovisual media, enabling the holding of any type of event.
Parador de Santiago de Compostela Additional Information
Facilities:
Restaurant, bar, air-conditioned common rooms, conference rooms, 24-hours reception, currency exchange service, shop.
Hotel Class:
Five Stars G.L.
History:
A refuge for the pilgrims of the Camino de Santiago, a mixture of history, art and tradition, an emblem of Santiago. The “Hostal Reyes Católicos”, located in the Plaza do Obradoiro, forms with the Cathedral of Santiago a magnificent corner in one of the most visited cities of the world. The “Hostal”, which originated as a Royal Hospital in 1499 to give shelter to the numerous travelers making their way to Santiago, today continues to invite the traveler to enjoy a universal and fascinating city. Considered to be the oldest hotel in the world, it has four cloisters of immense beauty, elegant living rooms, spectacular bedrooms and two different dinning rooms.
Internet Access:
No internet access available.
Parking:
Onsite parking available.
Best For:
Heritage, golf, city and business.
Rooms:
12 single bedrooms, 103 twins, 16 doubles and 6 bedrooms with sitting room. Facilities include complete bathroom, mini bar, satellite TV, safe deposit box, direct dial telephone, air-conditioning and central heating.
Disabled Access:
Disabled guests have access throughout all communal areas of the hotel.
Santiago de Compostela Activities & Attractions
Places of Interest:
Santiago: Cathedral, Plaza do Obradoiro. A Coruña, 62 km: Rías Altas and Rías Baixas. Vigo, 100 km. Baiona, 110 km. Finisterre and Costa do Morte, 110 km.
Festivals:
Santiago Apóstol, 25th July, Santiago. Viking disembarkation, first Sunday of August, Catoira, 25 km. Naval Conbat, third Saturday of August, Vilagarcía, 40 km. Seafood Festival, 7th and 15th of October, O Grove, 76 km.
The Parador is located in Santiago's old quarter, in the Plaza do Obradoiro, where some of the most outstanding monuments of the city can also be found: the cathedral, the town hall and the Colegio de San Xerome. From A Coruña we reach Santiago along the main N-550 road, passing through Ordes, or along the A-9 motorway towards Pontevedra (65 km). Both roads take us to Noia, 34 km from Santiago, to Padrón, 22 km away and to Pontevedra, 59 km away.
Transport Links:
Santiago airport: 15 km. Train station: 3 km. Port, 70 km away.
