We spent two nights at this parador, and like others, don't really understand why it is only a 3 Star. Everything was just lovely. We had our windows wide open at night (no air conditioning) and were comfortable and undisturbed by any sound. Our room was at the back and looked out to fields and farms. There were neighbouring apartment... More

Very spacious and quiet hotel, clean, well decorated, with friendly and attentive staff and a superb breakfast and more than adequate dinner. All you expect from a Parador. Our "superior" room was large with a superb bathroom and a comfortable four poster bed with 6 pillows and cushions. Despite no air conditioning, our room was cool and airy with opening... More

Arrived early in the morning after driving from the Bilboa ferry terminal. Were happy to leave bags at reception and go round the town but within 15mins they found us a room. Inside of the hotel was all you would expect from a Parador. Having read all the reviews we expected a good room and it certainly was. Lots of... More

Having stayed at the Parador de Santo Domingo de la Calzada a number of years ago we decided to stay at Santo Domingo Bernardo de la Fresneda this time around, and glad we did. The building is very impressive, with a peaceful courtyard in which one can enjoy quiet and/or a drink. The common areas are every bit as nice... More

Beautiful 4-poster bed superior room in a rambling, atmospheric monastery building: a classic Parador experience. The building is located immediately on the right as you drive into town from the west (the small car park lies alongside the eastern wall). It is a 10 minute walk into this small sleepy pilgrim town in La Rioja. There are plenty of restaurants... More

My wife and I stayed here for two nights in early October 2010. This is the newer, and less posh, of the two Paradores in the town, but is still an elegant place. Our large room included a welcome sitting area. The restaurant was remarkable and a good value for the high-quality food. Make sure you get the breakfast buffet.... More

This is a Parador, so you know the standard of service that you are going to get. Very attentive and supportive staff in reception, the bar and restaurant. While the hotel was great the location let it down. There isn't much to do in Santo Domingo de la Calzada. If you want to visit the wineries of the Rioja Alta... More

A group of friends and I spent one night in this parador which is a former monastery. The athmosphere is really special and mysterious, you feel like thrown back for centuries. The rooms are big, they have an antique touch and the same time all modern comforts. The entrance, lobby, bar, restaurant.....all areas are just amazing. The staff is also... More

This is one of two Parador's in a small town; the other one (Santo Domingo de la Calzada) is better known and has 4 stars rather than the 3 stars given to this Parador. The only reason I can think of that would make sense for this Parador to have only 3 stars is that it doesn't have air conditioning.... More