It’s not worth the price and they don’t understand the term customer service.

The server was rude, and at times I’ve observed her yelling at customers, including myself.

but got a complete ‘computer says no’ response from the hotel and from their customer relations.

The only problem was the service, both the reception and restaurant staff could do with a refresher in customer service.

This is overall a very poor parador for service to customers.

This one was one of the more modern Paradors and not as visually appealing,

The hotel itself is a modern building on the outskirts of Villafranca del Bierzo,

This is a modern, comfortable and friendly Parador in which to stay.

The place is modern compared to other Paradores so don’t expect an ancient structural heirloom.

A modern Parador and very convenient for an overnight stay, receptionists were particularly welcoming.

This Parador is in a beautiful location and the decor is modern

This is a relatively modern, purpose built Parador.

We visited the Parador briefly and was disappointed to find it was a modern concrete hotel unlike the historic buildings we have stayed in previously.

The funishings were modern with much wood.

Within rural Spain, something decidedly different: new, modern, with all the bells and whistles of a mini Hyatt,

The check-in was smooth and friendly, the room spotless and modern.

This Parador has been recently refurbished and is a very pleasant place to stay with large, modern rooms and good public areas including a bar, restaurant, lounge with fireplace and a terrace overlooking the town where we sat while it got dark.

The rooms and common areas are very comfortable and pretty and the entire building is modern

This is a modern Parador with a few faux fittings to make it look older than it is.

The pool was great with a spa feel - high powered jets and a sauna.

but with a light airy feel, and both an indoor and outdoor pool.

Nice outdoor seating and a pool which I did not see

Nice room with good bathroom and bed.

It has a small indoor pool and a large terrace.

The hotel has an indoor and an outside swimming pool (open between 12.00 and 20.00)

has two swimming pools (one indoor and one outside).

However it was lovely to go for a swim and laze around the indoor pool either inside or out.

The small pool was lovely with views over the hills.

We checked out the indoor pool, which was a little cool.

Pool was wonderful after walking 100km in 3 days.

This is not evident from the web site photos which just shows a lovely empty pool.

The parador has an indoor pool and a sauna,

Don’t know what it cost because it was booked via tour company.

Unfortunately, by booking through Greenlife Tours t/as Camino ways, I paid significantly more than the rate.

However I only have myself to blame as I booked it and mistook it's description as the newest addition to the Parador range to mean it was newly converted not newly built.

There was a wedding there the night we stayed, which we had been warned about in advance and given an option to cancel,

As with many of the hotels on our trip we were unable to get a king bed - so if you want one, be sure to ask for it when you make a reservation.

Check in was seamless and our room was clean and comfortable.

The rooms were clean the water for a shower hot and got a great sleep in order to walk the next day.

The room was very clean - good wi fi and excellent breakfast.

The room was clean and solid with a view over a courtyard to hill.

Stayed here at the end of our Camino, good price for a double room and it was very clean, quiet and confortable.

As with other paradores, this did have a great breakfast and rooms were clean and well maintained.

Our only regret was not being able to visit the town itself, good enough reason to return.

We used it as a base to explore both town and the surrounding countryside, including the great bodega of the area, and were able to come back and relax in our large, light and comfortable room at the end of the day; there was lots of useful information in the hotel for activities and staff recommendations of things to do in the area, a nice touch.

great base to hike from , drive from, or just enjoy the town, center of the wine region with wine tasting, and easy drive to O'Cebriero and beautiful mountain hiking.

It’s a good stopping point before the next town visit a Santiago.

It's on the edge of a small town, and has good views over the surrounding hilly countryside.

This is a first class hotel with lovely views, close by to the charming town with all of its churches and surrounded by mountains.

A short walk one hits the church and town all in the course of about 10 minutes,   Our dinner was a group dinner in the restaurant and the staff were rushed off their feet as there was also another large group tour.

There is a short walk to the town where there are many bars, cafes and restaurants.

Had dinner in town which is only 5-10 minute walk away.

It's one of the stops on the Camino de Santiago so there were lots of pilgrims in town.

The area is very picturesque and lots to see in the town which is a few minutes walk away.

The location is good as it is easy to walk into the town.

Well situated near the town centre and for touring the this area of Spain.

If you are driving around this part of Spain you could base yourself here for a couple of days and see Ponsferrada castle and other towns.

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The Albergue Casa del Pescador is near these landmarks: Iglesia De San Juan Bautista, Alto do Cebreiro, Bodega Cuatro Pasos, Museo El Varal, Penalba de Santiago, Santuario de Santa Maria Real do Cebreiro, Losada Vinos De Finca, Monasterio de Santa María de Carracedo, Iglesia de Santa Maria, Taberna Che, Castillo de los Templarios, Museo Arqueologico de Cacabelos, Piscina Municipal Carracedelo, La Fábrica de Luz.

Very quiet amazing place, delicious menu, simple and comfortable environment, very clean rooms overlooking the pond.

The rooms are very clean, dry and light and a lot of effort has gone into making the entire place very welcoming.

The bunk room was spotlessly clean and of so comfortable and the shower was one of the largest, cleanest and nicest ones I used on the Camino.

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The Hotel Villa de Cacabelos is near these landmarks: Bodega Cuatro Pasos, Museo El Varal, Iglesia De San Juan Bautista, Penalba de Santiago, Alto do Cebreiro, Losada Vinos De Finca, Monasterio de Santa María de Carracedo, Herreria de Compludo, Santuario de Santa Maria Real do Cebreiro, Iglesia de Santa Maria, Taberna Che, Castillo de los Templarios, Museo Arqueologico de Cacabelos, Piscina Municipal Carracedelo, La Fábrica de Luz.

We were warmly welcomed, and our room was clean and comfortable.

Spacious clean rooms, baths with bath tubs and extremely friendly staff.

Very friendly staff, very spacious clean room.

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but I wish they had air conditioning for the hot afternoon.

We walked from Villafranca and arrived here just in time before a wild storm blew through.

The Hotel Rural Ambasmestas is near these landmarks: Iglesia De San Juan Bautista, Alto do Cebreiro, Bodega Cuatro Pasos, Museo El Varal, Penalba de Santiago, Santuario de Santa Maria Real do Cebreiro, Losada Vinos De Finca, Monasterio de Santa María de Carracedo, Iglesia de Santa Maria, Taberna Che, Castillo de los Templarios, Museo Arqueologico de Cacabelos, Piscina Municipal Carracedelo, La Fábrica de Luz.

The staff are pleasant and helpful, the rooms are clean an spacious, particularly if you have one with a sun deck.

Was more than pleased with my stay here: €30 for a large, spotlessly clean room, a large bathroom and a little balcony to hang my washed hiking clothes on.

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For example, the woman who oversaw the buffet breakfast noticed I didn't drink coffee and asked if it was because I was lactose-intolerant.

I had earlier asked if they could help book some forward accomodation, the receptionist dialed the number, I could here it was engaged and she then turned to me and said it was "completo".

Staff was reserved, and we could never figure out if the on-site bar-restaurante was open or not.

My room was clean and well-decorated, with a pleasant bathroom.

The strong points are the spotlessly clean room, the location right on the main square of Villafranca (..no need to walk after having done 23 k) and the friendly reception.

The room was immaculate, bed was great and the staff was friendly and most helpful.

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You get to a corner, sometimes there will be the name of the street on the corner of one of the buildings,

It is a pretty building; the Camino is just steps away, and it was a nice place to stay, quiet, a good sleep, and a lovely well-run hotel.

This place was a beautifully converted old building with everything you could want in the room and wonderful staff.

It is situated underground an adjacent building, and the access (and way out) are quite difficult.

it is in a 300+ year old building right in the centro historico of cute Villafranca del Bierzo and right on the path of the Camino de Santiago.

Perfect for relaxing and pampering after a long walk in the heat.

We had a room that overlooked the rooftops of nearby buildings; it had a old-world luxury hotel feel, pretty casement windows, comfortable beds.

This boutique hotel screams understated luxury.

Hi: This was super reasonable, $85 euros in May 2015, for luxury on the Camino.

We were about to start our 300 odd km Camino Santiago and indulged in a little pampering - we LOVED it.

Breakfast was part of our package and consisted of meat and cheese and pies and bread.

Walking the Camino .. weary and sore we "staggered" into the delightful down of Villafranca de Bierzo and were so relieved to discover that our pre-booked accommodation was directly on the Camino.

I only gave 4 for value because I booked as a package deal and don't know what the rate was.

My room was well-appointed and had all of the modern amenities.

This hotel is comfortable with a clean room and a bath with plenty of hot water.

It is immaculately maintained, and tho' the rooms are rather small,

After a stunning walk to Villafranca del Bierzo, we were not let down by the hotel.

The town is perfect to walk around and there is a lot of restaurants close by.

Very clean and comfortable room with the hotel located right on the Camino and within five minutes walk of the center of town.

I highly recommend this hotel if you're walking the Camino.

After a long days walking the Camino what a gem of a hotel.

We stayed here for one night in late September 2017 while walking the Camino de Santiago, It was fine with an old-fashioned feel.

After walking in 90+ degree heat for over a week, we truly appreciated the air conditioning in our room.

After walking the day at 34 degrees, the beautifully restored hotel with air conditioning was welcome relief.

The location is very central and an easy walk to restaurants.

Breakfasts are very good with plenty of choice to set you up for a day's walk.

And if you are walking along the Camino, the trail picks up right around the corner from Las Donas so you can start your day in the right direction.

The hotel was 2 storey and had a lift which was welcome after a big walk and bags to move.

The woman at the desk and I communicated via Google Translate to have her agree to accommodate us with an early breakfast (before 7:00) so we could continue our Camino walk early.

We stayed here during our walk on the Camino de Santiago.

After a 25 kms walking, we finally arrived at " Las donas" , a small hotel very confortable and with a Nice decoration.

but dinner is at a restaurant owned by the same family 5 minutes walk away.

We started our Camino in Astorga and when we arrived to VillaFranca del Bierzo and walked to the inn we saw  this rustic inn from the outside and  when we went inside it was beautifully decorated and the rooms were sooo comfy and with air conditioning.

It is easy walking distance to the town center and right on the Camino which we were walking.

Las Donas del Portazgo

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The people running the hostel were lovely, the breakfast was the best we got anywhere on the camino (cereal, toast, coffee, juice), the rooms were clean and quiet and of course importantly, there was free wi-fi!

Wonderful hospitality, clean rooms, good bathroom facilities,  breakfasts with some variety.

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Spotless rooms, we had probably the best shower compared to the other albergues we stayed at during the month of Camino, ironed sheets, and wonderful hosts that made us feel at home in a heartbeat.

The lodging is impeccably clean and the rooms are not overcrowded.

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