This parador has location going for it, however had we to do it over again, we would visit Santillana for a few hours and move on to the coastal village of Comillas to stay...found Santillana pretty and historical but too "tourist" infused for us. At night most of the crowd had disappeared so we could enjoy the small village and... more

We spent two nights at the Gil Blas. The room was large, quiet, sympathetically restored and comfortable. Hotel is conveniently situated in the center of Santillana del Mar and great for walking tours. The staff of the hotel were extremely helpful and courteous. The dining room is very attractive. The breakfast was great and the service was professional. Dinner was... more

We love the old paradors and staying in the middle of the historical parts of Spanish cities. The Gil Blas did not disappoint. We expect creaking floors but were pleasantly surprised by the new bathroom with all modern conveniences. And yes, the Plaza Mejor is just outside the front door. For us, that was great news. Sure, there were some... more

My wife and I stayed two nights in this remakable historical hotel. There are two paradores in santillana and Gil Blas seemed the more atmospheric. Only problem, repeated throughout the paradors, is that being historical buildings they are open to the public. Our heritage room was superb, the satff were freindly and helpful and with my amigo card I got... more

Stayed two nights in July 2008. Overall impression is 4-star accommodation with 2-star service (at best). Check-in seemed to go on for ever. Stayed on half-board basis and would discourage others from doing so. Dinner menu was extremely limited and a trip from the dining room to the front desk was necessary to establish what was actually available for half-board... more

The best of several parador we have stayed in. Parador Gil Blas is a historic building in a quiet square in a small town, a village really, little changed in appearance for centuries. Our room was quitet and comfortable. Breakfasts were good and dinners gourmet experiences. We spent four nights there. Three were fine but the first was very disturbed... more

I had booked a 3 night stay at this Parador and was only given the option of a half-pension basis so I had to eat at the Parador. Santillana is a very pretty, though touristy, small town not very far from Santander. There are two linked Paradors here. The original one and another in a historic building, the Parador Gil... more

Este Parador, auna la conservación de la historía con un magnífico servicio, prestado por un atento personal, vestido con trajes... more

Pues nos decidimos a ir un fin de semana al precioso pueblecito de Santilla del Mar, en el cual decidimos... more