Favorite Parador in Santo Domingo de la Calzada

[stevepjq]

My wife and I plan to spend the night in Santo Domingo de la Calzada this April during our Camino. After the series of albergues we will be staying in, we want to live in a bit of luxury. There are two paradors in town - Parador de Santo Domingo de la Calzada (near the cathedral) and then Parador de Santo Domingo Bernardo de Fresnada which is nearer the town's exit . I've only seen these from the outside having never entered them. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

 

[Steven F.]

I can certainly recommend the former, have stayed there twice. It's also in an excellent location for restaurants, the bell tower, the Cathedral and the Laundry too. Unfortunately I can't recall the other Parador even though I've walked through there four times......my age I guess.

 

[donalomahony]

Both are very nice, but I'd recommend the one near the Cathedral fot your overnight, for the reasons above.

Remember, most Paradors have a bar, cafe open to the public, if you want to experience the hospitality!

 

[mspath]

About 25 years ago when my husband and were touring Spain by car we stayed in a corner suite in the Parador de Santo Domingo de la Calzada overlooking the freestanding cathedral tower.
At that time there was only one parador n Santo Domingo de Calzada . One of the pleaures was standing at our windows looking down on the Plaza del Santo after the day tourists had left as the lights came on . All was splendid.

Carpe diem and Buen camino to you and your wife.

 

[USSusan]

My wife and I plan to spend the night in Santo Domingo de la Calzada this April during our Camino. After the series of albergues we will be staying in, we want to live in a bit of luxury. There are two paradors in town - Parador de Santo Domingo de la Calzada (near the cathedral) and then Parador de Santo Domingo Bernardo de Fresnada which is nearer the town's exit . I've only seen these from the outside having never entered them. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

In my opinion the Parador near the cathedral is definitely nicer. Good Luck!

 

[BROWNCOUNTYBOB]

My wife and I have stayed in both paradors twice. Yes, it is certainly a nice treat to stay in comfortable, luxurious historic buildings. For sure, the parador by the cathedral is the best. The other one is fine, but the wifi was only available in the lobby and the breakfast was not the sumptuous banquet that we had in the parador by the cathedral. Bob

 

[David with new Kit!]

Definitely the one by the Cathedral - Its very nice.

 

[BROWNCOUNTYBOB]

To give you an idea regarding price, I qualified for the pilgrim's discount. A double room for two including breakfast was 107.96 euros (parador by cathedral).

A nice perk if you are members of "amigos de paradores" you receive a voucher for free drinks at the bar (for both of us). Bob

 

[stevepjq]

Fabulous - many thanks for all the input. The parador nearest the cathedral seems to be the way to go. And yes, I did sign up for the amigos de paradores. Thanks again!

 

[cjhikes]

Agree that the Parador nearest to Cathedral was the nicest...rooms nicer and easier access to town. The other Parador is only a five minute walk from there. We ended up staying one night at each on our Camino to that town. Recommend the restaurant very close by...Los Caballeros de Gastro Meson.

 

[Sherpa47]

My wife and I plan to spend the night in Santo Domingo de la Calzada this April during our Camino. After the series of albergues we will be staying in, we want to live in a bit of luxury. There are two paradors in town - Parador de Santo Domingo de la Calzada (near the cathedral) and then Parador de Santo Domingo Bernardo de Fresnada which is nearer the town's exit . I've only seen these from the outside having never entered them. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

In 2017 my brother in law and I enjoyed several Gin and Tonics in the Parador near the Cathedral. A very nice place which I am sure you will enjoy! Lucky you!

 

[MARSKA]

I stayed in the one near the cathedral in Oct of 2023. Very nice although I would not say exactly luxurious (although it felt like it after weeks in dorms). I loved the location and the staff were outstanding.

 

[Joseph Carmona]

My wife and I plan to spend the night in Santo Domingo de la Calzada this April during our Camino. After the series of albergues we will be staying in, we want to live in a bit of luxury. There are two paradors in town - Parador de Santo Domingo de la Calzada (near the cathedral) and then Parador de Santo Domingo Bernardo de Fresnada which is nearer the town's exit . I've only seen these from the outside having never entered them. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

I stayed in the Parador de Santo Domingo de la Calzada near the Cathedral very nice & not that expensive, although I must admit it was a two night stay after my Camino Frances in August and myself and my wife were touring the Rioja region

 

[RobertS26]

I would be in bankruptcy if there was a Parador every 15 to 20 kilometers down the Camino Frances.

 

[Scott Fraser]

Ditto parador by Cathedral, but don’t have them do your laundry. The cost is outrageous.

 

[J Willhaus]

Laundromat one plaza away from the one near the cathedral. I've stayed there 3 times. A nice restful place.