This is a difficult hotel to review because -- well -- it's great. Of course it's great. It's in a magnificent, historical old building, laden with history and lovingly restored. It's full of function rooms and places of public significance. It is one of the flagship Paradors, supposedly right up there with Santiago De Compostella and Granada. And it was... more

We stayed four enjoyable nights at this hotel. The building and setting are fantastic. Although not as old as the main part of the hotel, the rooms were reasonable, spacious, clean, and had balconies. Although outside the old town, it was an easy 10 minutes' walk away. The parking facilities were excellent and free and was very easy to get... more

It is definitely worth the effort to visit Leon, but is it worth the money to stay at the Parador? My answer would be "No". The view from the front of the building is stunning - no doubt about that. You then find out that your accomodation is in the large "modern" wing which is hidden around the back. In... more

Some friends, my partner and I spent one night at this Parador last February. Paradors in Spain are exclusive 4 to 5 star state-owned hotels, often beautifully set in castle and other historical buildings, sometimes modern, but always - in theory, at least - offering some kind of "encanto" ie something that makes them unique and charming. That should explain... more

A gorgeous hotel in a historically significant town on the Camino de Santiago. During my two previous stays in the city as a pilgrim, I had been in one of the albergues so I jumped at the chance to stay in the parador. Unfortunately, we were given rooms in the "modern" part of the hotel that almost completely ruined any... more

This parador has an imposing facade facing onto an imposing square. The public areas inside are majestic as well! But the rooms -- although not shabby or worn -- are on the fourth floor -- and there is a vague feeling of claustrophobia. Everyone seemed to be sent up there -- and seemed a little puzzled as to why... Breakfast... more

When we arrived at the Parador in Leon we couldn't believe how wonderful the building was - it really is a breathtaking sight. The inside of the hotel definately matched our first impessions. The staff on reception were very helpful and friendly. Our room was in the new part of the hotel but was very spacious and had beautiful views... more

I decided to write a review as soon as we had settled into our room at the Hostal San Marcos; I was so pleased with life. This place does encourage a lot of expectations and there are bound to be some guests who are disappointed. I must say, though, that I think the combination of stunning old building, modern day... more

If you want to be amazed by the entrance than this is it. The facade and the rest of the old structure are priceless. But most of the guests sleep in an annex build in the eighties with no real view or sensation of sleeping in a monument. The rooms are spacious, the airco is in good order, the bathrooms... more