but on this occasion they did (almost unheard of in Ronda) and there was no way of heating the room.

Our only complaint was that the room never cooled down which made it hard to sleep at night.

Room 103 faces the outside walkway, and the HVAC did not even work!

In our duplex the narrow staircase has a 90 deg turn with a landing near the top and a 180 fan configured turn about halfway up with four or five narrow triangular steps.

Bedside lights had 'coldwhite' LED lamps instead of 'warmwhite' and we coulddn't get the aircon to work even with the use of the bedside fan switch.

Reason: door opener was not properly fixed (could harm your hand) hotel room was noise; sounds from other rooms, (night fights and repairing), airconditioning didn’t work proper way.

Our only slight problem was not mastering the air-con so we had quite a warm night,

As we turned on the A/C, a terrible smell filled the room: smoke, soon to be replaced by kitchen smells.

However most upsetting was the fact that we could not sleep at night as air conditioning did not work and room was very hot and humid.

but the water was downright freezing in early June.

My only complaint was that the heating/air conditioning didn't work at all: the information folder said that instructions were on the wall,

The annoying: the air-conditioning is apparently one of those central control systems where it either heats or cools

but sadly it was far too hot the heating we couldn’t appear to turn off was on all night long so we slept with the French doors open all night .

The parador could save a lot in heating costs.

In addition the extractor fan in the bathroom didn’t work and the shower was so loose that it almost came away from its holding on the wall.

.. 4am after tossing and turning I heard water dripping and then pouring from the ceiling in the bedroom by the air con unit !!!!!

Ventilation in our part of the hotel insufficient with constant foodsmell from the kitchen in the aisle.

although the unit in the bedroom would not turn off!

While I understand the energy conservation goal - we struggled to sleep in a very expensive room we couldn’t get below 23.5 Celsius without the noise and light of open windows.

Instead, we had to drive the car to a lot quite a distance (long walk) away and pay separately for parking.

We didn't eat in the restaurant - I'd eaten there before during a day trip a few years ago, and it was expensive for what it was.

but a bit expensive (18e for 2 coffees and 2 cakes).

Food and beverage little bit more expensive,

Given that we paid 2.5 times more for the Parador (about 200 euros), I expected more in the above areas.

She paid the bill for our group and left a 10% tip.

But it costs, little choice of alternative parking.

pay the little bit extra to be upgraded to a Superior Room.

but we had paid £160 for a room with a view and wanted to enjoy it with a bottle of red that didn't cost 28euros.

While tourists dander past you get to drink in the visit while eating and drinking and you get to people watch too - I’d say it’s the top tip of Ronda ( apart from knowing that you can pay 2 euro into the house of John Bosco known as Juan Bosco on the opposite side of the ravine where there are no tourists and get amazing views back over to their other side and towards the bridge!

Not only was the hotel car park expensive ( Euro 18 for a night ), it was nerve wrecking getting in!

Rooms with views are limited, expect to pay a high premium to have a view.

.their breakfast are just normal not so excellent, if I should compare with it´s price, when we were there, they only had one waiter to attend many guest and believe me he´s not that friendly !, so.

Please also note that the prices charged may not be the same price as in the menu.

The room was clean, and the furniture was functional, if a little dated.

Place and rooms and cleanliness no complaining.

Nice building throughout, the rooms are clean and large.

Perfectly spacious and clean room and bathroom with a giant breakfast buffet that's included.

My husband and I recently stayed the lovely Parador Hotel in the town centre of Ronda, we liked everything about this property, the food was really good, service good, the room was clean and looked like it had recently been decorated.

Therefore a magnificent view from the terrace and from the balcony of our spacious and clean room with bath.

The room was very clean and spacious with astonishing balconies overlooking the mountains.

The room was clean, the shower water pressure was strong,  the beds were comfortable and the staff were very helpful and amiable.

wonderful clean room, room service were friendly and efficient.

The rooms immaculately clean ,and the reception and bar staff all friendly and helpful.

The rooms were clean and comfortable and the staff helpful.

Room was clean, comfortable with a lovely terrace and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful.

Rooms are very clean and with great views.

The room was clean, comfortable and quiet.

The room was clean and the bathroom spacious.

Location 10
Room views 10
Cleanliness 10 
Staff 10
Checking was quick and easy, my husband was a good driver as the underground car park is a bit tight

This paradore is in a spectacular location and we had an excellent room overlooking the gorge.

We upgraded our rooms to ones 'with a view', and what a fantastic view over the countryside, with mountains in the distance.

We had a blocked (by a large tree) pool view room and no view of the gorge or the bridge

but our memories of Parador in Ronda will be of that view from our room.

Still loved our stay overall because of that brilliant room and view and the hotel's location/airy lounge area,

We admired the view from our room which was amazing and headed off to explore Ronda.

Had a beautiful room overlooking the bridge on the second floor

Our room overlooked the pool, was large and clean.

The view from our room was breathtaking, the pool area is great.

Just be aware we were in room 203 which was a duplex room overlooking bandstand and main viewing point, to the west of the hotel which every day a busker,( harpist or accordion) played from around 10ish to early evening, so if you intend to relax on the terrace all day you will hear this ALL day.

Great room and service,
Try and get one of the double aspect rooms overlooking the bridge and the plains/mountains.

but the view from our room was breathtaking.

The Parador has rooms overlooking the gorge and mountains.

The breakfast had plenty of choice and of course the views from the rooms were amazing !

We just spent three days here, and our room had a view of the bridge and the gorge.

The location provided very nice views from our room,

Oh and just one more advice: an electric aroma dispenser does not fully mask the awful smell of a failing sewage system.

but there was an off putting smell of sewers and disinfectant.

This was noisy, ran continuously from 7am until after 10pm and regularly wafted us with smells of cooking food.

To make things worse, a very poor pool space, uncomfortable terrace and no place to smoke, even with a big open space available.

The first room we were given, we had to change due to a strong unpleasant smell that would not go away.

BUT some of the rooms are directly above a noisy crowded park full of vendors and smokers right below your window.

We had tried Paradores back in 2005 in the North of Spain and had been disappointed by that hotel chain already, partly for the "historical" amenities and for the smell of the rooms (but at the time, people could still smoke in some of them).

My only complaint with the room was that the tile around the tub was developing a serious mildew problem.

The pool was disgusting the bottom was full of dirt and also floating on the top !

Like the drains didn't with, and the shower control for the shower head only had cold water so you had to use the hand held attachment to the tub filler in order to get hot water.

First room we were shown to had been used by a smoker and was very smelly.

The room smelt strongly of cigarette smoke ether from a previous guest or an adjacent room, the receptionist showed very little interest in our complaint other to say "sorry for the inconvenience".

But, starting from arrival to stay: the garage smelled like a toilet (probably because someone used it as one), the lobby was dated and old, service that feels like it's dispensed by a "waiting to clock out" employee, dated and tattered rooms with signs of water damage everywhere, discovered ants upon arrival nipping away at a piece of chocolate under the desk chair (cleaning service?). They were very pleasant when I asked to change rooms because of ants,

BUT it's an old place, needs some refurbishment and air conditioning runs only in summer, what means, if you get a hot day during your stay will burn.

Only fault On this room is the bad sewer smell.

What we got was stale puff pastry with cold tomato soup & chopped egg on top.

If money has no smell that hotel get One And The people at The desk don't need your money to speak as they are speaking to us.

Despite its amazing position on the edge of the gorge, the outside bar terrace has a public walkway alongside, so it’s hardly a peaceful, relaxing place to unwind.

Fantastic location and wonderful room with spectacular views and lots of natural light
Room was very comfortable and good to have small terrace 
Breakfast options were great - good hot and cold choices
Good underground parking

The reception gave us a card for complimentary drinks at the terrace overlooking the new bridge while we waited for the second room to be ready; what a nice gesture!

The bar has a terrace that is right next to the ravine and bridge.

We had a great stay here, we had a beautiful room with a proper cot in the room for our baby when we arrived - proper bedding for the cot (not a pop up travel cot) we had a terrace with amazing views!

It had a terrace with table and chairs with a nice view.

We had a lovely private terrace outside our room.

We were very fortunate to stay in a duplex room, with a terrace on both levels.

Loved staying there …loved sitting on terrace or round back sipping and watching people and the changing light…..  everything was in v good state.

We had drinks at the bar terrace overlooking the chasm, again, service was good.

The terrace should have been wonderful with great views,

We stayed in the duplex suite which was huge, with a balcony on the lower floor and a terrace on the upper floor.

Room 221 is a superior room with a HUGE terrace with table & chairs that overlook the bridge and gorge (which they light up at night).

We stayed in the duplex room and adored the large terrace overlooking the gorge.

The duplex rooms have wonderful terraces and views.

we had three nights here the hotel is stunning right next to the Gorge with underground  Garage parking our room was at the top which  is only 3 storeys and a lovely terrace over looking the Plaza.

Rooms are excellent and most have excellent terraces with balcony areas - perfect for sitting and watching the sun set.

I could have easily thrown a party on the terrace for me and all the neighboring rooms.

There was a huge terrace of the bedroom upstairs with wonderful views.

Upon arrival, we sat on the terrace outside the bar overlooking the gorge and enjoyed the wine with a selection of tapas.The breakfast was extensive with a huge selection of local items.

We absolutely loved our stay in this town we know well

Ronda is a fantastic town, not to be missed and I doubt if there is anywhere better to stay than at the Parador.

Its location overlooking El Tajo is convenient to both the old and new part of town.

I picked this hotel as we wanted somewhere east to park the car close to everything in the old town.

Well situated by the old bridge to the old town is the best!

Two nights was just about right, giving us a full day to wander around the town and two evenings to take in the nightlife.

but we opted to get lunch and explore the town.

Rooms are large and comfortable, some offer balconies with view of the town or gorge.

This Parador is in a stunning location, perfectly positioned for visiting the gorgeous town of Ronda.

This Hotel is in a fabulous position in a lovely town.

This is a modern parador very well located next to the vast gorge which separates the old town from the new.

We stayed 6 nights and were never bored - there are plenty of places to visit in town and at least 5 not overdemanding walks of 2-3 hours.

As you would expect there were great views either of the valley, or the town.

A pretty town on the top of a high mountain Gorge.

Ronda is a fascinating town, and if you're into vertical hiking, you could probably spend even more time here.

Overall it was a very pleasant state and we wish we had booked a few more days in the breathtaking town of Ronda.

Frankly, there are so many excellent options in town, just get out and experience them.

Wonderful walking town, tons of history…and The Bullring (which is a museum).

The desk staff knew all of the details of our booking on our arrival and were helpful in talking to us about the hotel and things to do in town.

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but loved the old school antique filled room and public areas.

The staff is friendly and the entire hotel is full of Spanish antiques.

This is a boutique hotel, with beautiful interiors and antique furniture and fittings.

It was like walking into an historical palace.

There are 400 year old antiques & works of art, all so clean, shiny & in pristine conditon, a hub of heritage.

It is perfectly located in the historic part of Ronda and

We booked a junior suite in this historic property.

We loved our stay here in this classic little hotel.

This small, very comfortable hotel is beautiful and elegant while maintaining its historical charm.

This is a lovely, historic hotel located just off the main street in Ronda.

They are situated between the Puenta Nuevo and the historic center.

Hotel is its own historical statement of Ronda   The staff was very helpful and friendly   I suggest booking direct with hotel   We took advantage of the free parking, guitar concert  and water special .

At your doorstep are some of best restaurants, entertainment and historical sites in Ronda and across Andalucia.

Great stay at this lovely historical boutique hotel.

The hotel is centrally located and in a historical building.

This a lovely classic hotel, very ornate in style and very well located close to all the magnificent town of Ronda has to offer.

The Hotel San Gabriel is an elegant historic mansion that has been beautifully preserved and updated.

It is an easy walk over the bridge into the newer part of Ronda.

Location is an easy walk to the "new bridge", bull ring, restaurants, etc.

Location is in quiet and lovely old town an easy walk to everything.

Wonderful central location in old city; easy walking to nearly everything.

From its location it is easy to walk everywhere in Ronda.

We thought the location was great, an easy walk to the bridge and many of the most captivating stops.

Lovely quaint hotel in old Ronda, easy walking to the bridge and the newer shopping district of Ronda.

Easy walk to the heart of Ronda attractions (#1 the bridge over the gorge), plenty of great eating places to choose from.

Hotel San Gabriel is ideally located in the old town and a easy walk to all of the sites and several bars and restaurants.

Set in the old quarter of Ronda within easy walking to the attractions and places to eat.

It's close to everything and walking is easy.

Everything within an easy walk of Hotel San Gabriel and the famous 'Puente Nuevo' (Bridge over the gorge) is just 5 minute walk down Arminan Street.

Easy walking to business area via New Bridge.

Set in the oldest part of Ronda, the location is an easy walk to anywhere in Ronda.

The room was clean and well cleaned while we were there.

Very friendly and helpful staff, great location and a very nice, large and clean room with a view outside.

The room was clean and comfortable, the hotel was a beautiful and charming place and the staff, particularly Isabel, was extremely helpful, enthusiastically assisting us in impeccable English with parking, restaurant reservations, a walking tour and a guitar concert.

Thank you for having a nice clean room just up the street from the bridge at a very reasonable price.

The room we had were tidy and clean, and the bed was good.

Our rooms were very clean, we had a nice view and enjoyed an excellent continental breakfast.

The room was very clean, the bathroom with contemporary plumbing.

Very friendly Reception,  clean room and bathroom, well equipped.

The staff was friendly and helpful and our rooms were clean.

The cost was quite reasonable, the hotel has an old-time elegance that reminded me of Central Mexico, the room was clean and decent-sized, and the bed was comfortable (a rarity for our Spain hotels).

The rooms were clean, comfortable and quiet.

Our room was very clean, our beds pretty hard so did impair our sleep somewhat, and there are few little extra touches provided.

The rooms are clean and comfortable,  great air conditioning and excellent wifi.

The biggest issues were that the bathroom had a horrible odor coming from the drain and the two sitting chairs were utterly worn out, one of them totally sprung and other’s fabric worn through to the frame.

Very noisy with construction next door and late night guests standing outside smoking.

Room for improvement:
- Our room smelled like cigarette smoke upon check-in.

however, the shower needed a scrub to remove some mold.

Someone smoked in the courtyard and the smoke entered our window above it.

but strange room with the toilet the opposite side of the room to the bathroom.Overall disappointing .Unless you like old musty buildings go for something more modern

Wifi was spotty and there was the faint smell of what could have been sewage coming from the bathroom,

though guests are not supposed to smoke anyway).

The only thing I didn't like about this hotel was some smell.

Only gripe was smoking guests in central courtyard- smell wafted into our room.

The only negative aspect was the strange smell coming out of the bathroom, I hope they
will fix this problem.

You enter to the smell of beeswax, the sight of gleaming wood and a feeling if entering someone's home.

The bad:  There was an odd smell in the room.

Next, the junior suite they had for us smelled horrible, like a combination of "old room" and smoke.

Unfortunately, the bed was very uncomfortable, the sitting room furniture was so old we thought we might break it, the bathroom had a retched smell, and the room made lots of creaking sounds during the night.

Ronda is a nice town and I would recommend at least two nights to relax into the small town Spain experience.

Great staff, conveniently located in the old town yet a peaceful setting next to the Ramon Corrales gallery.

Our hotel was a very good location in center of town.

Perfect location to explore the old and new town.

Only a 15 minute walk from the bus station, this pretty hotel is situated just across the bridge in the old town.

The location is perfect to stroll old town or cross the bridge to new town.

The town Ronda is wonderful scenic place and with lots of beautiful house and street.

The location of the hotel is in the old town of Ronda which felt Great.

The location is a short walk over the famous bridge in a quieter part of town.

What a lovely hotel in the lovely town of Ronda.

Great location in old town, nice welcome and comfortable room.

Isabel was a great host and helped us make the most of our stay in this beautiful town.

Perfect location for exploring both old town and new town.

Pros:
- This hotel is affordable and is the old town of Ronda.

Alternatively, the hotel has an arrangement with Parking El Castillo in town.

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