Hostal de los Reyes Catolicos
Hostal de los Reyes Catolicos
Hostal de los Reyes Catolicos
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AvidTraveler12
Winchester, UK1,701 contributions
Oct 2022
Argueably the best location for a 5 star hotel that I have stayed in, and we have stayed in many. Located on the city's main square in the "old town" opposite the cathedral which is the principal reason people visit this city at the end of a long Camino walk.
We booked this hotel as a component part of an overall package. I mention this as the advertised rate for this hotel is approx $360 per night, we paid $155 a night, it always feels better when you have managed to get a good deal.
The building originates from the 11th century and it did not start off life as a hotel, it has had many functions. The hotel infuses history, wide corridors lined with antique furniture, large courtyards with water fountains and greenery.
Rooms are in an old style but highly functional as is the bathroom. Rooms look a little tired and could be spruced up.
Some staff were extremely friendly and helpful, some not so.
After you have walked the Camino, if you can afford it, a bit of luxury and pampering does make the Camino experience complete. Recommended.
We booked this hotel as a component part of an overall package. I mention this as the advertised rate for this hotel is approx $360 per night, we paid $155 a night, it always feels better when you have managed to get a good deal.
The building originates from the 11th century and it did not start off life as a hotel, it has had many functions. The hotel infuses history, wide corridors lined with antique furniture, large courtyards with water fountains and greenery.
Rooms are in an old style but highly functional as is the bathroom. Rooms look a little tired and could be spruced up.
Some staff were extremely friendly and helpful, some not so.
After you have walked the Camino, if you can afford it, a bit of luxury and pampering does make the Camino experience complete. Recommended.
Written November 3, 2022
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK165,953 contributions
Dec 2022
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.
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.
Written January 16, 2023
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Merrill23
Renmark, Australia27 contributions
Oct 2022
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.
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.
Written March 5, 2023
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Allan C
Ipswich, UK556 contributions
Apr 2022
We stayed here for two nights while on our extension Viking trip and it was quite an experience. The building is magnificent with wide corridors, pictures and objets d,art at every turn and an overall feeling of luxury Rooms are large with separate bathrooms and very large and comfortable beds.Front desk was very helpful. A minor quibble is that signage could be a little clearer - for example how to get to the restaurant and breakfast room.
Written May 26, 2022
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Alexandra M
13 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
Stayed here as part of a Camino tour.
Location is amazing, right next to the cathedral and the room looked very nice and was very clean.
I found it surprising there were no bathrobes in the room and that it took a lot of explaining to get an iron & iron board in the room.
Feels the hotel capitalizes a lot on location but as soon as an extra request arises, they do not seem to know how to handle it.
Location is amazing, right next to the cathedral and the room looked very nice and was very clean.
I found it surprising there were no bathrobes in the room and that it took a lot of explaining to get an iron & iron board in the room.
Feels the hotel capitalizes a lot on location but as soon as an extra request arises, they do not seem to know how to handle it.
Written April 17, 2022
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Robert L
Amherst, MA1,552 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
We didn't plan on visiting this hostel and hospital from Medieval times but we stumbled upon it. It has a 2E fee. We explored all 4 quadrants and found it quite interesting. There really isn't anything spectacular to see but the 40 or so placards give some good historical information.
Written September 5, 2021
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Juan Pablo V
Mexico279 contributions
Dec 2021 • Friends
This is a land mark. Very nice for sure. Great location. Everything is “oldish” but its OK, as it should be and as expected.
HOWEVER! For these rates, they shud at least have some in room water bottles. The fact that the hotel is old, does not limit the services to be old as well.
Word of advise, Pamper your guests
HOWEVER! For these rates, they shud at least have some in room water bottles. The fact that the hotel is old, does not limit the services to be old as well.
Word of advise, Pamper your guests
Written December 23, 2021
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HGPV
Los Angeles, CA47 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
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!
And so beautiful!
Written March 2, 2023
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Lisa B
Dublin, Ireland40 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
Wow ! So this ended up being our hotel on arrival at Santiago de Compostela. We had no idea we were going to be so blown away. What a place. It is an absolutely stunning hotel with more history in one corridor than you would find on a floor In some museums ! Just wonderful - a real real treat and a hotel to remember for a lifetime.
Also the staff were amazing - very helpful, professional and friendly from the ladies at reception to all in the bar and restaurants and the gentleman who were at the door and helped with luggage - just fantastic
Also the staff were amazing - very helpful, professional and friendly from the ladies at reception to all in the bar and restaurants and the gentleman who were at the door and helped with luggage - just fantastic
Written April 4, 2022
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ronn52
Broadstairs, UK214 contributions
Feb 2013 • Couples
This is THE hotel to stay in. It is right opposite the Cathedral and has a character all of its own. The reception is not that impressive but the main body of the hotel certainly is, as are the rooms. Very pricy but a five day Parador card kept the cost down slightly. Lovely old fashioned room with four poster bed; sheets were turned down at around 8pm and a chocolate put under pillow. Bar was not too pricey considering. Truly an experience billed as 6 star!
Written June 29, 2013
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Pacheli
Navalcarnero, Spain6,335 contributions
Me gustaría saber el precio de una habitación normal doble
Heimweg
Lubeck, Germany61 contributions
Ist die Klimaanlage individuell zu regeln und kühlt sie gut bei Aussentemperaturne von 30 Grad?
boyjack1149
Pinoso, Spain7 contributions
Hello,Is there parking at this hotel?
Heimweg
Lubeck, Germany61 contributions
Vor dem Hotel parken, ausladen und der Wagen wird weggebracht. Wohin auch immer.
Dianne D
Hurricane26 contributions
How do you get reservations/
monicatorre
Bilbao, Spain61 contributions
HI! I did it by booking
Hostal de los Reyes Catolicos (Santiago de Compostela) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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