Our second stay in a Parador and we weren’t disappointed. We were delighted to be offered a room upgrade, so we had the most amazing view of Salamanca from our room. We loved the pool and gardens. Service was first class and we ate in the cafe bar in the evening. The waiter was extremely friendly and made fantastic gin & tonics!

The only minor criticism would be the breakfast. It felt a complicated experience. We ordered omelettes from the egg bar which were undercooked when they arrived. Whilst the menu said bacon and Spanish tortillas were on offer, none were available. At €19 per person we felt it wasn’t great value for money and fell short of expectations.

Excellent location with stunning views. I chose a Superior room, and it was worth it. We had a huge, well appointed room, with one of the best views I’ve ever seen; a panoramic view of Salamanca that is magical at night. Our bathroom was very big, and had everything you needed. Food was excellent, and staff friendly. The terrace was a lovely spot for cocktails before dinner. And the parking was free and plentiful. The hotel isn’t far from town, probably a 20 minute walk, but we got a cab, which reception called, to take us straight to the centre. Lovely compact city, with wonderful character.

The pool doesn’t open till mid June, which is a little late, given how hot it was when we visited early June. Not a major issue though

Excellent location with plenty of free parking. Ideal if you are travelling further afield. We were given a large, quiet room with a comfortable, large double bed. Staff were friendly and helpful as always. Breakfast food choices were excellent. We have stayed here several times now, and ate in the bar in the evening again which was really enjoyable, although there was a delay in getting our food

Food service in the bar doesn't start until 8.30pm which is very late if you have been driving all day and just want an early night. However, on this occasion we had to wait over an hour before our food was actually served. There was a problem with the order (although we weren't told what this was), but it was 45 minutes after we ordered that we were told this. We received our drinks - a small beer and a diet Coke free of charge in recompense.

The hotel is modern, light and spacious. The room was very comfortable with all the amenities you would want. Like all the paradors I have used, the breakfast is superb. Lots if choice with plenty of local specialties. It's location means you get a wonderful view of Salamanca from the bar and many of the bedrooms which is really magical at night. There is a 15-20 minute walk from the hotel to see all the sights which some people could find a challenge, but taxis can be booked by the hotel staff. There is a big on site carpark which is free of charge.

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We chose this property as we needed parking. The bonus was the view we had walking into town across the bridge and the lovely views from the bar. The walk into town really didn't take long and was very straightforward, even I couldn't get lost with my terrible sense of direction! The room and bathroom were huge, we had lots of space.

The gym had restricted opening times, due to it's proximity to the bedrooms. So you couldn't have a quick session before breakfast. There was no water in there and despite having incredible views across to the City, the running machine (which I'd guess would be the most used, was behind a wall. With a little tweaking, this could be improved to a more useful facility. The property itself was a little dated, but the views from the bar at night you would miss out on if staying in town.

Our view of the city was unbelievable. It was like a painting. Easily the highlight. The parking was very simple and free. Reception was quietly friendly. We asked for an iron and ironing board and it was delivered promptly. We liked being just far enough away from the noise and traffic of the city. It was a lovely 15 minute walk across the magnificent Roman Bridge to the city. Hotel was easy to find. We would have liked to have stayed a couple more nights as we didn't have enough time to enjoy more of the hotel facilities. We had moderate expectations and happily they were exceeded.

No coffee machine but we asked for a kettle to make our own tea and it was delivered within minutes.

The property is relatively new but the position is great with lovely views to the cathedral and only a short walk away from the city. Very clean and spacious. Didn’t use the restaurant but snacks in the bar were good.

Disappointed that as the pool was closed we weren’t allowed to sit in pool area to enjoy the late summer sun. We originally booked for 2nights with very good rate but needed to stay an extra night and the price rocketed which was a shame. The bar area was very chilly early evening, several people had to put coats and jackets on. The waiter suggested doing his job for a while would warm us up- fine but not especially professional.

The Parador was easy to find and the parking facilities were very good. We stayed here twice. Once en route to Portugal and once on the way home. The rooms were very comfortable and very, very quiet. Plenty of hot water in the bathrooms. There is a mini bar in the bedroom (which is huge, the bedroom, not the fridge) but no tea or coffee making facilities, however there is a cafeteria on the ground floor. We opted for breakfast which was absolutely fabulous. It seems that everyone was well catered for, breads, cakes, pastries, cereals, meats, fruit, yoghurt, coffee tea and juices. All serve yourself. The staff were lovely and very helpful.

The grouting in the bathroom was tired and would benefit from a bit of attention.The Aircon was a little noisy but would not stop us from stopping there again

Lovely views from the hotel over the city. Good for parking and easy walk into town.

Restaurant manager who was rude , unprofessional and thought he was literally in charge of the whole hotel. His rant when we hadn’t booked for dinner was embarrassing as we had been advised no need to book but the reception staff. He does need to realise he cannot share his thoughts with guests only staff….. and please don’t make a phone call And rant again in our presence whilst trying time big our dinner . Disgraceful

Well what can you say, a Parador is something special! Whilst it's out of town, it's a short taxi trip, 8euros, to experience the fabulous Plaza Major and in the evening it truly comes alive ! When you arrive and stand in one of the arches entering the Plaza, you are suddenly aware of the hum of conversations by a thousand and more people! Nothing intimidating, but inviting you in to enjoy the whole occasion! Around it's glorious architectural magnificence, all lit after dark, there are many restaurants and bars to excite the palate and senses! So, don't miss out, enjoy one of THE experiences that this ancient city has to offer, if you do, you'll remember this place always ! This is The Real Spain!!!

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