Praza Obradoiro 1, Santiago de Compostela, Spain | (888) 635-3814
Convenient, exclusive location next to the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Charming, historic building filled with artifacts and lovely gardened cloisters
Spacious, luxurious rooms with (some) canopied beds, minibars, and sleek bathrooms
Rooftop terrace, two restaurants, and cafe/bar all on-site (plus free breakfast)
Impressive maintenance for such a historic property
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Fee for parking
Can be busy with tourists
Some complaints about poor service
The 137-room Parador Hostal Dos Reis Catolicos is an historic property -- originally built as a royal hospital in 1499 to accommodate pilgrims traveling to Santiago -- located on Obradoiro Square right next to the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. Today, this luxurious, spectacular, and charming property is known for its Gothic architecture and gardened cloisters. Rooms are spacious and retain the building's gorgeous, elaborate architecture; canopied beds and sleek bathrooms are luxurious touches. There are a rooftop terrace, two restaurants, and a cafe/bar all on-site, but sometimes the hotel can be busy with tourists and there is a fee for parking.
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Scene
Over-the-top history and luxury
Staying at this hotel is like being at a museum. As you walk down the halls, every room is more ornate and luxurious than the next, filled with unique artifacts, religious art, and intricately detailed furniture. Large, stately, studded wood doors guard the entrance to a bright room with stone floors and a huge antique iron gate that spans the entire width of the room. The front desk is a stately room off the main entrance with hardwood floors, a beautiful carved wood front desk, and an elegant bronze chandelier. The corridors throughout the main floor provide various areas to sit on plush couches among giant tapestries to just absorb the scenery and history.
Location
A central location within Obradoiro Square and right next to the historic Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Located on Obradoiro Square right next to the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, the hotel is about as centrally located as you can get. This exclusive location truly immerses guests within some of the city's most famous sights. It's within walking distance to great restaurants, museums, parks, and shops. - 1-minute walk to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Features
Gardened cloisters, two restaurants, a cafe, a bar, and a rooftop terrace
The architecture and decor aren't the only things that make this a truly special hotel. Four gorgeous gardened cloisters are situated throughout the hotel, which accentuate its beauty and provide an elegant, peaceful place to enjoy the outdoors. Guests can dine in the magnificent chapel next to the spectacularly ornate gold altar. The hotel also has two restaurants. Dos Reis is a luxurious dining setting located under vaulted ceilings, or guests can dine in the beautiful outdoor seating area. Enxebre Restaurant offers a more casual dining experience, with rustic wood furniture, bronze pots gathered on the ceiling, and blue and white striped cushions. There is also a nice cafe and bar, where guests can grab a small bite or a drink and a gorgeous rooftop terrace that provides a relaxing place to take in the fantastic view. Wi-Fi is free throughout. Expect to pay for parking.
Rooms
Beautiful, elegantly decorated rooms with modern amenities
The 137 gorgeous rooms are large and elegant with hardwood floors, beautiful carved wood furniture, and canopied beds. Small extras like a pillow menu and chandeliers provide a luxurious touch. Despite paying homage to the hotel's historic roots, the rooms have many modern-day amenities, such as air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, safes, and flat-screen TVs. In addition to Standard Rooms, the hotel offers various suites, which are simply spectacular. They are all different, some with fireplaces, separate sitting rooms, detailed ceilings, and balconies. In stark contrast to the bedrooms, the bathrooms are incredibly modern and sleek, with large marbled tiles lining the walls and floor, his and hers sinks, a bidet, and a plethora of free toiletries. Some of the bathrooms have large whirlpool tubs and a separate glass shower.
