Originally a hostel and hospital for pilgrims at the very end of the Way of St James, this building is now a hotel. Thats to the royal patronage of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand, the building is richly adorned. Masons, engineers, and sculptors from all over Europe helped to create this work of Plateresque architecture. The most impressive aspect of the exterior is the facade to the entrance with the Plateresque arch and Gothic border, decorated with the apostles, the evangelists, the figures of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand on either side of the door. An amazing landmark in Plaza del Obradoiro.

I’ve been wanting to go to Compostela for decades and stay at this hotel. It was everything I’d imagined. Big room, great beds and linens, huge new bathroom, wonderful food, service, everything. And so beautiful!

A beautiful historic building of special significance to us at the end of our Camino. Our room was large, clean and well appointed with furniture of the appropriate era, writing desk, decorative carved wood and velvet padded chairs. Very good beds, nice linen, comfortable mattresses. Large bathroom with all amenities. Our room opened to one of the beautiful courtyards, which contained plentiful historic information on the decorative wall mounted plaques. Only downside was the squeaky floor boards through out the building, we were not disturbed by other guests movements so hopefully we did not disturb others! Would recommend for historical significance, comfort and position.

This hotel is located in a historic building, originally built by the Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Elizabeth near the end of the end of the XV century as a pilgrims hospital It has a unbeatable location right next to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. The interior includes various internal gardens and the rooms are beautifully decorated. My rate included an amazing breakfast which included many Spanish and Galician staples. Finally, service was impeccable.