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 The
Santiago Parador, Hostal Reyes Católicos, is considered to be one of the
Spanish parador chain's two jewels in the crown (the other jewel is San Marcos
parador in Leon). And even if you can only afford to have a cup of cafe con leche
in the cafeteria, (this is one of the most expensive paradors in Spain), do. You
won't regret it.
Spain's formidable Queen Isabel and King Fernando, los
Reyes Católicos, had the hostal built in 1499 as one of the many hospitals
constructed along the Santiago Route to attend to pilgrims on their way to Santiago
de Compostela. It stands proudly opposite the University and to the right of Santiago
Cathedral in what is one of the most breathtaking city squares in Spain (and possibly
the World). | 
Santiago de Compostela Parador
(131 rooms.) (*****)
| | Conservation | Very
good | | Restaurant | Very
good | | Relación
calidad/precio | Acceptable,
about 180 euros | Pl.
Obradoiro 1, Santiago de Compostela | Tel:
+34 981 582 200
Fax: + 34 981 563 094 |
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 Pilgrims
were offered accommodation and care in the Hostal Reyes Católicos, making
Santiago Parador one of the oldest hotels in Spain. It is also one of the country's
most beautiful buildings.
Santiago Parador has four outstanding cloisters
inside, and its design has touches from the gothic, rennaissance and barroque
periods. It is one of the examples of how revenue earned from guests staying at
the Parador have provided the funds needed to properly restore the building to
its former glory. Everything about the Hostal Reyes Católicos Parador
in Santiago de Compostela is almost faultless (except the price!! But that can
be remedied if you take advantage of one of the special offers launched by the
chain of Paradors of Spain). This is definitely an experience you will not forget.
Luxurious bedrooms and bathrooms, elegant lounges, beautiful long halls and interior
patios, high arches, furniture and other articles on display along the halls and
corridors from hundreds of years ago... Santiago Parador is not really recommendable
for families with young children. The parador has two restaurants, both
serving very high quality food. The elegant Libredon restaurant serves the Galician
seafood which is so characteristic of this Spanish region, as well as other traditional
dishes. The other restaurant, Enxebre, is less formal and is in the basement.
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Hostal Reyes Católicos
