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.

The receptionist was friendly and efficient and spoke English.

Was on our Camino route and the room was great and the staff helpful and friendly  The food in the hotel was good and the prices were not out of line.

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

The reception and other staff were friendly and efficient.

The room size was good, clean, all staff are very friendly.

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

Staff of the reception was very friendly and helpful (especially two men at our arrival).

The staff couldn't have been nicer, more friendly or helpful.

The staff was very helpful and friendly, especially at the reception.

The restaurant staff were very helpful and friendly despite my terrible Spanish.

Reception is very friendly, always with a smile.

Excellent all-new, spacious, comfortable room, very friendly and professional staff.

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,

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,

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.

I hope the owners of this hotel truly recognize Luis for the great service that he gave me -/ even on his day off.

Staff was helpful and spoke adequate English.

The next morning I reported this to the concierge.

All the staff were understanding and helpful and Luis on reception worked tirelessly on our behalf on Monday morning to find a solution.

Good things first, the welcome on reception was good and the maitre d in the restaurant was very good.

In the delightful peace that followed, it took a considerable time for the staff to restock for other guests.

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.

But our lasting impression was how kind, understanding and helpful the reception staff were when I was taken unwell.

lovely reception staff and reasonable dinner and breakfast.

Very nice building and quick and efficient check in.

Upfront, mea culpa, we admit we made a genuine mistake with our dates for a non-refundable booking.

The staff is amazing and they will go beyond and above to help with anything you need.

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

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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In an old authentic house, lovingly restored, a most welcoming and friendly albergue has been created, complete with kitchen and even a wood fire to sit before and try the local wine.

It was one of the best and most friendly places to stay.

The staff are wonderful, friendly and so helpful!

The owners are very friendly, helpful and it is a nice atmosphere.

The family, who owns this place is wonderful, very friendly, helpful and sincere.

Maria and family could not have been any more hospitable and accommodating - they went above and beyond to make us feel welcome.

Nice premices, very clean and comfortable, helpful staff.

Staff are very helpfuI and speak good English.

A very kind woman !The alburgue itself is spotless, very well appointed and oozes charm and character.

The kindness these two women showed me was incredible.

The owners love their clients and truly have the gift of hospitality, which they practice with a passion.

A side note—the staff speaks very English, which helped me (an American) communicate

The hospitalera is so helpful and caring to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

The family who own it are the friendliest, most helpful, people you will meet on the Camino.

The owners (Mercedes, Maria and Jose) took great care of me in my 3 nights stay here as I recovered from my swollen ankle.

John also left his wooden staff for her to hang on the wall as we couldn't take it home to Australia.

Maria and her parents are lovely and very helpful.

I received the warmest welcome by the friendliest hosts on my Camino walk.

The hotel owners were very nice, Mercedes and her husband Jose, and  Maria.

Mother and daughter welcomed us to this great old family house that they recently renovated and turned into a wonderful albergue.

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The Hotel La Moncloa de San Lazaro is near these landmarks: Bodega Cuatro Pasos, Museo El Varal, Iglesia De San Juan Bautista, Penalba de Santiago, Alto do Cebreiro, Monasterio de Santa María de Carracedo, Losada Vinos De Finca, 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 arrived hot and tired, the staff were very very helpful and friendly.

Lovely hotel, lovely people, good food, friendly, helpful staff, beautifully maintained, really quiet.

Excellent service; friendly staff; lovely place.

We loved this Hotel from the friendly and efficient staff to the amazing rooms.

Incredibly friendly and helpful staff at Reception.

The staff is very friendly, speaks fairly good English and helps you with your fairly bad Spanish.

Wonderful food, very friendly staff and lovely Spanish ambience.

The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly, they were all lacking a little bit of the english speaking staff,

Amazing hotel on the Camino de Santiago, excellent food and very friendly staff.

The room price did not come with breakfast so we brought milk and cereal along (the room has a refrigerator and Belem put our ice in the hotel ice cream freezer for the night) However, we did eat dinner at the hotel.

If on a budget, there are definitely cheaper alternatives in town including one of the better Albergues on the camino on the opposite side of town.

From there, you'll find a warm welcome from the staff (wine and pinchos), a legitimate gift shop with local products; an outstanding open-air bar and restaurant favored by the locals.

The hotel had so much character, our large room in the attic with a particularly large bathroom was gorgeous, the outdoor setting with so much greenery was beautiful and relaxing, eating in the outdoor restaurant area was delightful and the food was lovely, we enjoyed sipping Cafe Completo in the bar with its two open sides and the staff were wonderful.

When you arrive you are greeted with a glass of the local wine and a small tapas – makes you feel welcome.

The staff were exceptional in their friendliness and willingness to help with any request.

The staff, well one lady that was working was fabulous so attentive, warm and so busy also.. 
Had such a great time, I took time out of my Camino to say Gracias xx

The food in the restaurant was rustic and wholesome served by enthusiastic staff.

Great rooms, great service, great staff, great shop, great restaurant.

To go with this was a uniformity of Spanish charm from the staff.

This is an exceptional place, welcoming,  clean,  comfortable ,atmospheric,  good value.

but the helpful staff assisted us with the luggage.

Maria welcomed me with homemade empanadas and several tastes of local wine, and could not do enough to graciously make me comfortable.

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I got to walk the very friendly dog Rey (the King) around the town which was amazing and when I needed a Tupperware container to store extra food I cooked Olivia didn’t hesitate to give me one of hers to take and keep- SO NICE!

The couple who run it are very friendly and helpful and speak excellent english.

This private albergue was wonderful, the young couple who owned/ managed it were most helpful, site was clean, Camino travelers were happy, friendly.

The staff,especially the lady of the house was brutally friendly,helpful and willing to make our stay as perfect as possible.

The operators are so friendly and welcoming.

Very good service and friendly hospitaleros a young couple very helpful and nice.

Also - they have a friendly persian cat - you can snuggle if you want -

A great hostel, newly renovated, very clean and with very friendly hostellieros who speak English.

The owners (Livia & Unai) are a lovely young couple from Madrid they are very friendly and helpful.

They told us to make ourselves at home, get settled, and come down and register when we were ready.

but also for Livia, the owner that is interested to recive nicely and lovely a fatigued pilgrim.

Olivia and her husband are so welcoming this place was the perfect place to stay.

The couple that runs the albergue is very welcoming.

Kind hearted hosts who speak excellent English.

We made reservations ahead, and had good online communication with Livia & Unai prior to our arrival.

A very clean, spacious albergue with fantastic showers, modern facilities and a great staff.

Staff is awesome, albergue is very clean, next to every bed there are outlets (everyone can charge all gadgets simultaneously.

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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 stayed here with a group and received super friendly service in addition to clean rooms.

Extremely friendly staff - the owner & receptionist, Marga in particular went out of their way to be helpful
The room was comfortable, spacious and had all mod cons.

But what makes this hotel special is the warmth of the welcome you will receive from Luis, the owner, and his friendly reception staff.

though this is a sound and friendly hotel that I would certainly use again if I am in cacabelos

Friendly checkin, modern building and rooms, convenient to many bars and restaurants, not too far from the Camino.

but not here lovely hotel very friendly staff good wifi and breakfast in morning included.

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

Our stay as previously was made all the more special by the wonderfully friendly and attentive staff.

Very friendly staff, very spacious clean room.

but one has to leave the Camino and follow some wandering diagonal streets to find the place when coming from the west) Very pilgrim friendly.

A very comfortable modern well appointed hotel with excellent bedrooms.The very friendly helpful and considerate staff made our stay even more pleasing.

Luis, the owner and manager, Marga and Henera, the receptionists, are the first contacts when you walk into the foyer and the welcome is always friendly, whoever you talk to.

Friendly reception, very helpful and charming.

It was also perfectly clean, comfortable beds, good shower and kind staff.

The staff is great, the rooms are fantastic, and the buffet breakfast is stupendous!

Like the owner and his hotel, totally incongruous and larger than life.

And the lady who ran the front desk was SO sweet, providing directions and recommendations, in addition to just having a great and welcoming presence.

The staff was the best part as they were helpful and responsive.

When asked for hotel recommendation the front desk lady was helpful.

reception recommended local restaurant good pilgrim meal.

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

Arrived to a very pleasant welcome from staff member and

but as I always emphasize it is often a staff member that makes the difference .

but the Desk Clerk and I could converse in German.

- the greetings, the booking-in, the room or the grand buffet breakfast?

Hotel Villa de Cacabelos

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.

The staff at Las Donas is friendly and helpful and even had a lockable storage room to the side of the hotel where I could store my bicycle for the night.

The staff are so friendly and accommodating.

though small is so attentive and friendly, i was greeted by the elegant grandmother and her lovely grand-daughter.

The food is excellent, and the staff are very friendly and helpful.

Breakfast is freshly prepared by friendly staff.

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.

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

Breakfast was very nice and the reception service was courteous and warm, not the uniformed polite-but-detached hotel desk that is the norm nowadays.

Personnel was multi tasking as the front desk person was also the one refilling the breakfast items so was overwhelmed at one point as we were a big group.

but the evening person was just delightful and helpful.

In fact, after a really hard day over 30 kms of hills I got lost and found the tourist information centre and a lovely lady who spoke beautiful English pointed me in the right direction.

They were very helpful with our bags and a late checkout.

Attentive service, good illumination and decoration.

The bathroom shower deserves it's own post because there were all kinds of shower output options (rain, wand, jets).

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