Gayle and I stayed at this Parador during our recent visit to Santo Domingo. The nearby Parador de…read moreSanto Domingo de la Calzada is a bit more luxurious and located right at the Cathedral and the Camino de Santiago. However, we weren't complaining as we had a wonderful time during our stay here.
The Parador is located in the former Convent of San Francisco, an easy 800 meter walk to the historical centre of Santo Domingo de la Calzada. The Parador itself is located in a former pilgrim hostel and has 3 different and unique segments (the Church, the Museum, and the Hotel).
One Tour book mentions that this Parador is a hospitality training venue for the entire chain. Folks were certainly nice here, as Gayle and I not only enjoyed the service, but felt at home and comfortable in their nice Lounge, Bar Area, and Breakfast Room. The room was nice, the bed gave us a great night's sleep, and I particularly enjoyed the view into the Courtyard. Gayle's only "complaint" was that the bathroom was somewhat utilitarian, that the SWAG wasn't as good as this Parador's 4 and 5 Star Cousins, and that she left her pajama bottoms behind. We would both love to come back and retrieve it!
