This was a first visit to Spain and I knew nothing beforehand of the Paradores. If this is typical I want to go to the others! I knew that this experience was going to be different from the walk to the room (in the original part of the building) which feels like a carpeted cloister. This old building, full of interesting nooks and crannies, with lots of interesting artefacts, has been set up to the highest standards for guests. All the plumbing was of a high standard, and it worked. The room was spacious with plenty of storage. A smallish window but understandable given the historic setting. A very comfortable bed. Little things that made us feel welcome as guests: the warm welcome in the dining room and bar, the extra food "goodies" left in the room with a nice note every day or two, the coffee machine. Little things that helped practically: the safe, plentiful car parking at no extra charge, the lift, a clear and itemised printout for checkout. We had two full evening meals and had snacks at the bar on several other days. The food was of very high quality, beautifully presented, and the dining room and bar staff were uniformly hard-working and pleasant (as were those at the reception desk). I very much enjoyed trying some of the regional specialities. The range of choice at breakfast was extensive, more than at most places that I have stayed. For touring, there are several other places of interest to be reached in an hour or so - we went to Ovideo, Llanes, Covadonga, Santillana del Mar, Ribadesella, San Vicente de la Barquera, El Mirador del Fito and Cangas de Onis itself. There is also at least one good full day's circular drive through the national park via Potes including some wonderful villages such as Sotres. On a rainy day, we did the long (2h30m) but relatively straightforward drive to the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. We skipped Fuente De from our original list because of cloud cover. The hotel proved to be a very decent location for days out.

Honestly, I have no significant comments that I could offer for things that the hotel or staff could do by way of improvement. The only thing that I would say for anyone planning a stay of more than a few days is that you might find the evening menu limited for choice if you tend to avoid meat or certain meat products. Not a problem for me in any way. The food was excellent. Again not an issue, but it is a location for which you need to have your own wheels (minimum of two!) for getting out and about. Be aware that it's a slightly out-of-town location - it's what the monks would have wanted!

Parador was extremely comfortable. There was so much of interest internally in the hotel that the 1 rainy day we had during our stay was easily occupied. Parking on site was excellent. Staff were very helpful, taking time to explain local areas of interest, checking access and weather, as well as advising on other paradors to stay in. Breakfast was fantastic, as was the evening meal we ate there.

We couldn’t stay longer.

Great, helpful reception staff. Tasty meals served by the bar. Good selection at breakfast buffet. Ample, free parking around the building. Rooms are spacious, functional and perfectly comfortable. Decor in public areas such as reception or hallways surrounding the central yard is stylish and top notch.

Like many other paradors, this one is located about two kilometers away from center of town so visiting Cangas requires a car ride and parking in town is not easy. Room decor is dated and reminiscent of the sixties of the last century. No coffee maker or an electric kettle in the room.

Historic building / Country location / Large room with balcony overlooking river / Courtyard drinks area / Professional staff / Good buffet breakfast / Easy free parking / Pleasant 40 minute walk along rough track alongside river to Cangas.

Bathroom very poor with cracked tiles and missing grouting / Marked furniture / Laminate floor stained with previous guests suntan lotion - requires specialist removal, so not a reflection on general cleanliness, which was good / Café limited opening hours and seemed every item with cheese? / Generally, hotel not up to 5* standard.

The historic element. A beautiful building and the size of the room. We would have used the small seating area outside if the weather had been dry and sunny. The friendly staff. Beautiful location.

No tea/coffee making facilities or complimentary water. The electric car charging point wasn't working. The heating was off due to it being June however that room 108 was cold at the end of a corridor on the ground floor. The weather was cool and wet. We were given duvets.

Absolutely stunning hotel converted from an old restored monastery, the place is dripping with history. An absolute joy to walk around. You'll need a car as it isn't in the centre of Cangas de Onis, and is a short 5 minute drive away. Rooms are very comfy and we enjoyed our stay so much we booked another night. Excellent breakfast

Service in the restaurant was extremely slow. No tea and coffee making facilities in room.

The room room was absolutely great, clean and functional. I did choose the hotel but would have liked it to be closer to town (my choice). I found the breakfast pricey and after a bad experience with the evening meal, decided not to have breakfast at the hotel.

The price of the breakfast and not a very pleasant evening meal where one of our party was ill through the night from the food that was served.

Besides being housed in a historical monument that has been meticulously been renovated, the staff was exemplary. Anna at reception was quick to solve my problem of having left a suitcase at my last hotel with utmost professionalism and delightful positivity. My stress melted away once she was in charge. Very much appreciated!! Also the fabada stew was outstanding!

Absolutely nothing.

Unique setting with a rich history dating back to the 8th Century, now (in the original monastery cloisters) beautifully renovated into very comfortable, large apartments that are well-equipped. Didn’t see the accommodation in the new wing but I’m guessing it was less full of character. Antique furnishings and artefacts throughout, and the chapel is beautiful. Our stay coincided with my wife’s birthday, and she was surprised (and delighted) with a special treat at the end of our meal in the restaurant (which was very good).

The welcome and check in at reception was a bit perfunctory and slightly awkward - it felt like an administrative process only rather than a welcome to an elegant hotel. Booking online for the restaurant was difficult for non-Spanish speakers.

Nice room

Staff in the breakfast room does not speak English and not kind, not patient, hot meal choice very poor. You cannot pickup the food from the buffet but only using chopstick from your table, annoying. Breakfast expensive and the food at the buffet not tasty, we didn't eat the second day