even though - traveling with a dog, we were accommodated in one of the lower quality rooms (the parquet floor and the wooden door were pretty badly damaged).

but let down by poor acoustics , I suspect the inner door to the rooms was either not fitted or removed for whatever reason resulting in a somewhat noisy experience when guests or staff were near the corridor outside our door.

If the door could be split so the top could be opened that would overcome the problem.

A bathroom, small lounge area with sagging striped sofa and a sliding door leading to a very small bedroom with the narrowest four poster bed we'd ever seen.

It is a noisy hotel as the floors and doors creak.

The next confusion was the missing price list for the minibar in the hotel room, so one could assume that the various soft drinks such as water or Coca-Cola are courtesy from the hotel.

However, it was disappointing to then see that they offer plastic straws in the restaurant and they wrap the cups in the bathroom in plastic too.

The signature dishes judías de Barco (white beans with meat) and natillas (some sort of custard) could have been better.

Neither of us having tried bacalao before I can't really comment on the quality; perhaps it's supposed to be rubbery and tasteless (they have that down to a fine art in the kitchens at the Parador Gredos).

The only weak point we found is that the place can get very crowded and busy during the weekend, as locals from the nearby villages often come to hang aroung and have a cup of coffee at the hotel.

This place has surprising history and is in a beautiful natural location.

Wi-fi worked very well and the location was perfect.

Stunning location, great atmosphere and superb service.

This is the original Parador and is in a spectacular location in the hills and forests of the Sierra de Gredos.

This was a good location with outstanding walks through the forest and Alpine type pastures.

We were in the midst of a heatwave and despite no air conditioning it was Coll enough to sleep due to The mountainous location.

The hotel itself, as you'd expect, is highly comfortable and the beautiful location it's in offers walks for all types-challenging or a casual stroll and right from the front door.

If walking in the sierra is planned then this location could not be better.

As always staff were cheerful and helpful, this Parador is in a great mountain location for some excellent walks and looks to have been modernised for its birthday celebrations.

In all, this is just a warm, welcoming hotel, in a beautiful rural location, and if this is your kind of thing, really shouldn't be missed.

Loved the location and the atmosphere this parador generated.

The hotel its self is in a great location with good views and lots of parking.

The landscape was also a great surprise; located in a forest in a mountain range not too far away from Madrid, you will be able to enjoy excellent views in your way to the hotel and, of course, if you decide to use it as basecamp for hiking around the area.

The rooms are very clean as well as the bathrooms,

but Parador preserves the essentials to make your stay very enjoyable. Rooms are very clean and having comfortable beds, you have several terraces with breath taking views, buffet breakfast is very good (fresh orange juice, fruits, eggs,.  )

The last morsel of food had barely left the plate before the plate was whisked away.

however, is the fact, that for some of these dishes had to be paid a "supplement".

Plus the natillas was way too much: a full soup plate.

His veal – a speciality of this mountainous region – must have spent its very long life training  for some kind of bovine Olympics before dying of old age and ending up as a tough, grisly slab  on his plate sans garnish.

We tried to have a snack in the main cafeteria on a Saturday evening, and gave up after waiting more than 20 minutes at a table full of durty dishes as no waiter showed up.

The building was stunning and our superior room was fantastic with a four poster bed and a large terrace on the top floor with breathtaking views.

The place is spectacular, with the mountains view, fresh air, forest around for walking and a lot of possibilities for activities around.

Really stunning place to sit and just be.

Staff friendly and welcome drink on the terrace overlooking the mountains magical.

although the view was over the back/side of the hotel.

Just go the the top floor and sit on the balcony to look at beautiful view.

but it's just the tranquil setting itself which is so stunning.

The original Parador in an historic building dating back to 1928 with some delightful views.

If you can manage the Spanish, or are happy to go and view without the whole explanation, we'd thoroughly recommend this.

Great location with beautiful views and excellent for star gazing.

The other big advantage of that room was the excellent view on the Gredos mountains

Many of the rooms have these great views,

With only the mountains and Forests to see in every direction it was a brilliant, quiet place to stay.

The helpful friendly receptionist allocated us a mountain view room which was a real bonus.

For 69 euros only: one standard room, one person, breakfast, (no views).

The food is good and the restaurant offers nice views.

It is a nice place for walking and you have a good view over the Gredos mountains.

button to get one of the waiters over to order.

The smiling waitress assured it would be no trouble.

There doesn't seem to be enough waiters to ensure an appropriate service during that peak time.

Didn’t go anywhere or try any walks as it was so hot.

Good walks behind the hotel in the woods.

but meals are big when you have not been walking all day.

It would be a good location for a walking holiday.

There is walking and riding in the surrounding woods

Perfect for walking both directly from parador and many routes in the area.

This is an excellent mid way point between the northern spanish ferry ports and the Costa Del Sol, (Nerja for us) and we’ll be stopping off for a few days walking next year on our way past.

So we were in search of a place to rest and decided to walk 7 km’s back to this parador.

The staff at reception are very helpful and will give you printed maps and suggested itineraries from a gentle walk round the pine forest, a longer walk along the river past cascades, or one of the signature Gredos walks from the Plataforma to the Laguna Grande (which, whilst needing some hiking stamina needs no technical equipment other than perhaps crampons to complete in the snow).

The common area's are great to explore and a walk in the woods is worth doing.

If you are into hiking, trail running, mountain bike or just walking is a perfect choice.

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The Hostal Almanzor is near these landmarks: Ermita de Nuestra Senora de Chilla, Museo del Juguete de Hojalata de Candeleda, Megapark, Megalitico La Guana Park, Santuario Nuestra Senora del Espino, Campo De Golf De Candeleda, Ermita Capilla Del Sagrado Corazón, Paseo De La Luz Candeleda, Museo Virtual Fábrica De La Luz, Vivetietar, En Bici por Gredos, Equiberia Segovia, Gredos Ecuestre, Piscinas Naturales Arenas de San Pedro, Santuario San Pedro de Alcantara, Engredos, Castillo de Don Alvaro de Luna, Puente Medieval Aquelcabos, Senda De Los Pescadores, Cinco Lagunas, Cuevas Del Cerro Del Aguila, Cuevas del Águila, Castro De Ulaca, Torres de Avila, Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion and La Cascada del Diablo

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