Breakfast was perfect via buffet system. Do not hesitate to ask the waiter for hot dishes (eggs, sausages, etc). Dinner was very tasty, also do not forget to ask for the dessert - they are perfect!!! Everything was very, very, very good ))) By the way, room with ghosts is 712. Be sure to visit the Minyona Tower for breathtaking 360 degree open view(!) Also after the parador you should visit Salt mine and tell that you are Parador's guests and get very pleasant discount for the tickets. Good luck to everybody!

Short stay term :-)

The hotel is spectacular as it has retained its original character and feel of a castle. The preservation of the original features lent a magical atmosphere to our stay. Breakfast and dinner were served in a spectacular room that was a clever blend of modern and original decor. Whilst the dinner options did not change over the three nights we were there, there was plenty of choice and we both enjoyed every dish provided. Staff are courteous, friendly, and welcoming. I would particularly like to recommend the staff on the desk as being approachable, professional, engaging and having a sense of humour; it made our interactions fun and stress free.

Toiletries in the room were not replaced - there was never any conditioner in the bottle and even though we left the lid off, it was simply replaced. We ran out of toilet paper as a fresh roll was not provided.

After a very hot a tiring journey received a very warm and freindly 5* welcome to the medieval Castle and our stay at the Fortress - a totally unique experience in the mountains with an exceptional view of Cardona, the Pyrenees across the Catalonian landscape. All the Castle personel made you feel special and cared for being at your disposal - particularly "Speedy Gonzales" and his side kick "Mini the Minx" at the Bar/Cafe both of whom were entertaining and extremely helpful! Being lactose intorerant my wife upon arrival at the Restaurant 1000hrs the appointed breakfast personnel was served a special breakfast certainly made her feel like a princess!

Disappointing that the Reception Personnel did not recognise we are "Freinds of the Paradors" - Also part of the Castle is currently under renovation/maintenance so there was some limited access.

Absolutely gorgeous location. Beautiful castle, tastefully and fittingly adapted to a hotel. Rooms are fantastic, spacious, spotless. Restaurant was amazing, looks like it may have been the 'great hall' in previous times. All in all an exceptional place.

The bar had only one guy running it plus preparing bar food/snacks. He was ridiculously busy and could have done with some help. More often than not, very few items on the bar menu were available, presumably because he was on his own and simply couldn't manage it all. He needs help, ideally someone doing the menu items and him running the bar.

Most of the staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. The hotel/castle was gorgeous and so interesting. The breakfast was very good and the bar was comfortable with really cold beer. The patio was lovely in the evening

Our room had steps to get to it and there were no porters to help with luggage. we asked at the front desk and the man there was very rude. He was the only rude person we encountered. Also, the kitchen didnt open til 8 pm which was a bit late--after a long day of sightseeing we were hungry and would have liked even a snack.

A unique experience, staying in a castle which was completely modernized in terms of the rooms, yet still retaining its ancient architecture and charm. The dining room where we had a delicioous breakfast was beautiful. Staff were friendly.

WE are used to having our bedroom very cool at night and the castle just has two temperatures - warm for winter and cool for summer. It was still in warm mode when we were there. However, that was was a minor inconvenience considering the rest of the room appointmnets - comfortable bed, great sheets and lovely bathroom.

The dinner and breakfast were great, very tasty. I love the dining area with it's cavernous arches, really a great environment to appreciate being in a castle

This is a criticism of the modernization of castles that I wish they didn't do to the degree that you often see in castle hotels, that they have incorporated modern building methods using drywall. I just prefer that a castle be it's original stone and mortar walls for as much as possible

This is a spectacular parador in a beautiful location in Cardona. Our rooms were well appointed with everything we needed. Staff were lovely, check-in smooth. There are 2 car parks, an upper and a lower one, there is no charge for these. Because of the location there isn’t a lot of parks and it is tight but okay. We had breakfast and dinner here ( I am Coeliac, and they cater really well for me. Overall it was a lovely stay.

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What can I say? I hadn't told my husband exactly where we we're going, so when the hotel came into view and I pointed to where we were going, it was 'Wow, wow'. Fantastic accommodation and spectacular views. Easy 10 min walk into town down, but hot in the summer going up.

Parking. The parking for the castle is up a cobbled V shaped drive. Awkward at best, but really difficult on a motorbike or for nervious drivers. So if you leave your vehicle in the visitor carpark, you would then have to bring your bags up a really steep ramp. That's where they loose a point.

Living in a fortress with fabulous views! Like a queen and a king. Nice hotel rooms, restaurant and bar; very friendly and helpful staff. There is a nice place around each and every corner of the Parador. They even have a free sauna. The rooms were large with a window overseeing the old town of Cardona. And the window faced west for a perfect view of the sunset. The walk to the old town goes downhill but it only takes around 10 minutes.

The parking is difficult. There is little place right next to the reception. Too little for a car to park and other cars to pass. There is parking a little higher up. But there is only space for maybe 6 cars. Too few. Then there is parking further down with enough space. No problem to find a space there but you have to carry your luggage uphill. I understand: It's an old castle not built to accommodate cars and we had no problem with this. It was just confusing when I arrived.