Perhaps a bit smaller than other Paradors we have stayed in but never the less quite charming. the view from the bedroom window to the town was wonderful. Our dinner was very good and breakfast just the same as the other Paradors and why we always stay in them when in Spain. We just wished we had had longer to... More

After the hustle and bustle of San Sebastian and Bilbao, the charming village of Santillana and in particular this parador were just what the doctor ordered. It was a beautiful day, and when the shops closed during siesta, we sat out on the patio with books and enjoyed a glass of wine and the sunshine. If you skip the souvenir... More

We booked online for the other Parador in Santillana, but when we arrived ( on a Sunday ) we found we were in the Gil Blas, as the other was closed ( low season). Not a problem! We had a lovely room ( no.110) overlooking the courtyard, with very comfortable beds and the usual large bathroom. Excellent breakfast, the best... More

This is a beautiful Parador set in a historical, medieval village. Driving through the narrow streets is restricted so we would suggest parking the car in the car park next to the tourist information centre and walking through the village to find the Parador and receive instructions on where to park. The hotel is situated on the main square and... More

Delightful hotel in a lovely setting, staff were very helpful, although some members of staff did not speak English, which led to some amusing results , as our Spanish is limited, but their pleasantness managed to overcome this difficulty ! Breakfast varied and plentiful served in beautiful restaurant. Cost 18 euros. Would love to visit again .

This is an historic mansion in the middle of a medieval town, and so the 5 star rating is based on that - it is not the most luxurious hotel we've stayed in, the limits of the setting preclude a huge room and all the bells and whistles. But if you want a really authentic, quaint experience, this is the... More

Frankly, when we arrived at Santillana we just were just about lost for words. It looks like a movie set but oh my, it's so real. It's wonderful. We drove through the narrow, winding streets to the Parador Gil Blas. Situated in the Plaza Major it had a magical quality. As someone else remarked, the Gil Blas is small but... More

We loved the historic feel of the Parador and the beautiful large landings. Our rooms were comfortable and full of character with lovely bathrooms. We enjoyed our evening meal, it was good but not outstanding. Such a pity we didn't have time to stay longer and explore a little further around the area

We booked a "loft" bedroom which was really delightful, not huge but just fine with a very nice bathroom and on a quiet floor,,, but just an attic window which in fact did not really matter to us as we had plenty of time to explore the area and liked the coziness of it all. The building is gorgeous on... More