The Parador Hotel in Santo Domingo de la Calzada - Parador de Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Conveniently located in the heart of the town, right next door to the cathedral is the four star hotel Parador de Santo Domingo de la Calzada. It is housed in a building from the 12th century which once was a hospital and destination for pilgrims on the way to Santiago.
The building which was built by Saint Dominic now welcomes its guests with an elegant entrance hall with Gothic arches, luxurious lounges and excellent service. Guest staying in the area have the opportunity to visit the Cistercian Monastery, San Milla´n de la Cogolla, the Vineyards of Haro, Santo Domingo de la Calzada and many other points of interest.
59 colourful, tasteful and traditionally decorated guestrooms with comfortable interiors and a wide range of facilities and amenities to make your stay a pleasant and memorable one. Some of the rooms even have four poster beds.
Guests at the Parador de Santo Domingo de la Calzada should visit the hotel’s excellent and welcoming restaurant which offers not only mouth watering dishes from the region but also an extensive wine list.
Within the hotel you will also find a sauna, a Jacuzzi and a small fitness area; a bar which serves drinks in a relaxing atmosphere; two fully equipped meeting and conference rooms which can accommodate up to 120 guests; a shop and a garage. Those who want to play golf can visit the course nearby which is located just 4 km away.
Parador de Santo Domingo de la Calzada Additional Information
Facilities:
Restaurant, bar, air-conditioned common rooms, conference rooms, 24-hours reception, currency exchange service, shop, gym, sauna.
Hotel Class:
Four Stars.
History:
This beautiful Parador is next to the Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada, in La Rioja. It is housed in a former 12th C. Hospital, which shelter the pilgrims on the Road to Santiago de Compostela. Today it offers great quality and luxury conserving its regal character in stately living rooms and bedrooms, some with four poster beds.
Internet Access:
No internet access.
Parking:
50 m away parking.
Best For:
Heritage, golf, city and business.
Rooms:
52 twin rooms, 7 doubles and 2 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.
Santo Domingo de la Calzada Activities & Attractions
Places of Interest:
Santo Domingo de la Calzada: Cathedral, Cistercian Monastery, Pilgrims Hostal. San Millán de la Cogolla, birthplace of the Castilian language, 20 km away: wine routes, Monasterios Route, Cañas, Briones, Tricio. Vineyards of Haro, 14 km. La Guardia, Nájera and Ezcaray.
Festivals:
Procession of “Las Doncellas”, 11th May, Santo Domingo. Danza de los zancos, 22nd July, Anguiano, 40 km. Procession of Santo, 12th May, Santo Domingo.
Activities:
Golf, skiing, trekking.
Parador de Santo Domingo de la Calzada Location
How to get there:
The Parador can be found in the old quarter of the town, in the Plaza del Santo, next to the Cathedral. Santo Domingo de la Calzada is 46 km from Logroño and 68 km from Burgos along the N-120, and 18 km from Haro, with a junction for the A-68 motorway to Zaragoza and Bilbao.
Transport Links:
Nearest airport: 60 km. Port: 130 km. Rail Station: 32 km.
