Parador de Santo Domingo de la Calzada

If you want to splurge have at it. Rooms are spacious and clean. Good rest for Camino. But DO NOT HAVE DINNER HERE!Food is mediocre-not quality good tasting food and portion is so small for what they charge. Mor of presentation not food. Plus they CHARHE FOR BREAD AND WATER AND DONT INFORM YOU. You think its part of your dinner. You can find another better restaurant in the area.

There’s something quietly luxurious about staying in a Parador—especially one wrapped in the layers of Camino history like this one. My first time staying in one, and it didn’t disappoint. The room was clean, the bed generous, and every detail—down to the thick towels and soft lighting—felt like it was made to remind a pilgrim that comfort still has a place on the road. The staff? Genuinely kind. Not that corporate politeness, but actual warmth—like they’ve seen a hundred tired walkers come through their doors and still think you matter. The breakfast buffet had a solid spread (the kind you linger over), and even though I didn’t try the restaurant, it looked like the kind of place where you’d treat yourself after a long trek or heartbreak. The bar team was golden—they didn’t blink when I asked for ice for my knee, just filled a bag without a fuss. The lounge is plush and perfect, with a big TV where the world cup or some local derby feels like it matters again. Pro tip: there are two Paradors in town—don’t mix them up. And ask for a room facing the interior courtyard unless you enjoy hearing service doors bang at dawn. Four stars only because the Camino spirit here feels filtered through linen napkins and polished stone. It’s not raw—but sometimes a little comfort is exactly the medicine you need.

Fantastic location and building right in the middle of the Cathedral square. Perfect for exploring the historical city. Hotel is most beautifully decorated and furnished in keeping with the historical building. Fantastic Parador breakfastt and the room was superb with a window overlooking the square. Service 1st class as we would expect from the wonderful Parador chain.||Thank you for a wonderful two night stay as part of our 14 night Parador 30th wedding anniversary tour.||

Very welcoming and friendly staff at check in. Beautiful foyer and this continues throughout. Our room was very tastefully designed, everything about it was well conceived. A very comfortable stay in the centre of town. Breakfast was AMAZING, the staff there were superb and even when coming and going the lady sweeping the foyer floor was so nice and friendly. She said she doesn’t speak English BUT she has great English which really helped us, but her approach added to a terrific stay.

It was a fabulous hotel and town to stay in overnight.|Staff, Services and breakfast were outstanding. The room and beds were so comfortable! Bedding & bathroom amenities were of the highest quality. Could not fault our stay in anyway. Quality! Oh and the parking of our van in the hotel garage was easy! |Will definitely stay again when going to Girona and back to London, quite regularly.

Our second visit to this parador. It is still as wonderful as ever. Five stars in every respect. Quite often it would appear that the restaurant is fully booked for dinner. Whilst somewhat of an inconvenience it does give you the opportunity to try one of the many restaurants in town. Parking in the underground garage is charged but given our soft top sports car we thought it well worth the extra.

We were booked in here as part of our Camino Trail of 42 days and this one was definitely a standout.|A beautiful building that has been restored with such attention to detail. It’s beautiful to walk around the hall ways, everything is beautiful.|The room was so clean with the highest thread count I’ve ever had on a bed, and was so quiet and perfect. The breakfast was delicious and loved our stay here. Would highly recommend.

Perfect. Lovely building with history evident everywhere. Very efficient, courteous service. Nice rooms. We had very comfortable twin beds. Good bathroom with shower, bath and heated floor. Excellent buffet breakfast as part of our Camino booking. A good bar for late night vino and coffee. We did not try the restaurant which opens at 8.30pm. A superb hotel. Thank you.

When Gayle and I recently visited Santo Domingo, we stayed at the other Parador in Town - Hotel Santo Domingo Bernardo de Fresneda. Ours was a very nice 3+ Star Parador, and still within walking distance of the Cathedral and of course the Camino de Santiago. The Parador Hotel Sto. Domingo de la Calzada is located right next to the Cathedral (and Tower) and a simple turn off the Camino. It's a gorgeous Parador and occupies a 12th century former hospital. Built by Saint Dominic, it was used to give shelter to the pilgrims on the Road to Santiago. We walked around and were very impressed. And although we were very happy with our Bernardo choice, this Parador might have turned out even better.

If you are walking the Camino (as many people are in this town) -- this Parador is a sight for sore/muddy/cold eyes and feet. While it will run you 10x what an albergue costs, if you haven't spoiled yourself since St. Jean, you should. The lower lobby level has a lot of historical artifacts from when this place was used way back when, and that ties nicely back to the history of the Camino de Santiago, so it's not like you aren't being a pilgrim. The breakfast buffet was also a nice break from the standard coffee/croissant. The rooms are comfortable, the bath tubs huge, and while the beds leave a little to be desired, in all honesty --- you have the room to yourself, and it feels like a slice of heaven. I would definitely come back if I ever find myself in northern Spain.