Posted on Nov 6, 2025
Guest User
My stay at the Catalonia El Pilar was nothing short of exceptional. This hotel has a charm and quality that far exceeds its official four-star rating, and I firmly believe it deserves a fifth star.
From the moment I entered, I was struck by the beautiful, character-filled decor. The hotel masterfully blends historic charm with modern comfort, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere. This sense of character extends to the rooms, which are impeccably clean and spacious.
The excellence began at check-in with the wonderfully helpful and efficient receptionist service. Every staff member I encountered was professional and genuinely dedicated to ensuring a perfect stay.
The breakfast was another highlight, offering a wide and delicious selection of hot and cold items that provided the perfect start to each day of exploration.
It is clear that the management is doing an excellent job. The seamless operation, the motivated staff, and the meticulous attention to detail throughout the property speak volumes about their leadership.
A final note on the location: Zaragoza itself is an amazing city, a captivating blend of history, culture, and vibrant local life. For better or worse, it remains wonderfully off-the-beaten-track for the majority of travelers, making it a truly authentic Spanish discovery.
Combining this incredible city with a hotel of such high caliber makes for an unforgettable trip. I would not hesitate to return and cannot recommend the Catalonia El Pilar highly enough
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Price per night from:KRW 124,034
Posted on Apr 7, 2026
David Ohana
The staff felt unfriendly from the start. Their attitude was cold and rigid. There was no sense of warmth or welcome. Interactions felt uncomfortable. I couldn’t wait to leave.
Booking anything was overly strict. The pool and restaurant required rigid time slots. It didn’t feel like a vacation. It felt controlled instead of relaxing. The rules took away the enjoyment.
At the restaurant, I wanted to look around and admire the design, but I was told to stay seated. It felt patronizing and unnecessary, like being treated as a child. I’ve never felt this uncomfortable before.
Only at checkout, I was told the pool cost extra. This was never clearly mentioned before, but regardless of this ”misunderstanding”, for a five-star hotel to charge extra for using the pool is very disappointing. It felt cheap and not what you expect at this premium level.
The hotel is beautiful and the food was delicious. Unfortunately, the staff ruins the experience, and their attitude overshadows everything else. I recommend to visit it if you're passing by the area, but I wouldn’t recommend sleeping here at all.
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Price per night from:KRW 284,262
Posted on Oct 1, 2024
Pang Q
Hotel location is very good, just on the edge of the Plaza de España in the city center, very close to Pilar Square, about 700 meters walk for a few minutes, not as crowded as the old city. The room was clean and tidy, but it was not convenient to lack hand sanitizer or soap. The breakfast content is slightly simple. The night view of Pilar Square is very beautiful, and there is time to go to the other side of the river to see more beautiful.
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Price per night from:KRW 113,257
Posted on Dec 22, 2025
Guest User
Located inside of Zaragoza rail station ,super nice to access to another places as a connected transportation.I selected a suit room and enjoyed spacious lounge.very suitable for business travelers who rush to move.but the hotel is being built along the station building, super long horizontally ,hard to walk from elevator ,my room was quite far from elevator even if it was in the middle of building.so might not be a good choice for lazybones .the heater did not work well ,probably due to the big room, I had a cold night unfortunately.if you want to hang out in the downtown, had better book other hotels near central area.
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Price per night from:KRW 100,854
Posted on Mar 9, 2026|Double Or Twin Room
Guest UserWhat an amazing find, we where very happy staying here.
Rooms are fantastic, just as shown in the pictures, clean tidy, spacious, large bathroom minibar in the room with reasonable priced items.
Check in was very easy and we left our bags as we where early, staff very helpful checking us in and offering directions of places to visit.
Hotel located close to town, stations and eateries, we had a great base for exploring Zaragoza.
Breakfast was good, plenty of items to choose from, good selection of food and coffee (via a coffee machine).
The hotel is superb itself, not dated, not in need of updates its just perfect.
We didnt use the in house restaurant as we ate out in plenty of the others in the area.
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Price per night from:KRW 95,161
Posted on Aug 11, 2026|Double or Twin Room
NoguesHugely disappointing. Although the hotel is clean with large double rooms and well situated, it was a huge disappointment to see the state of this 4 star hotel which is in desperate need of renovation. It is simply shameful that a hotel which bears the name of one of Zaragoza's most illustrious painters of all times has been left to such a poor and outdated décor and still charging 4 star rates. Not acceptable on so many levels. This hotel belongs to the same company owning two fabulous 5 star hotels Palafox and Reina Petronila. Hotel Goya is no longer a 4* hotel and should be degraded to a very old 3* star, one in urgent need of a total refurbishment.
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Price per night from:KRW 117,527
Posted on Aug 1, 2025
Guest User
Un hotel básico que para dormir en un viaje de trabajo está bien, con el parking justo delante.
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Price per night from:KRW 86,621
Posted on Oct 16, 2024
Guest User
Facilities: The hotel has convenient parking. The garage is behind the main entrance of the hotel. There are not many restaurants around the hotel. It is not in the main city of Zaragoza.
Sanitation: The sanitation is good.
Environment: The surrounding area is relatively spacious and is considered a new area.
Service: To be honest, the front desk service is average, but the hotel is generally good.
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Price per night from:KRW 107,564
Posted on Jan 10, 2025
Guest User
The hotel is in excellent conditions. The location is ideal for my intention, the large room, only little light if you have to put a but, and the bathroom was not missing a pearl. Very happy.
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Price per night from:KRW 88,247
Posted on Nov 1, 2024|Superior Room
Karena 872Enjoyed our one night stay. The room is cozy and matched our expectations with this price. The view outside the window is not bad as well.
We also paid 25 euro per person more to enjoy the spa facilities for one hour which we find worth the money if you are looking for a relaxing session after a day of hiking. The spa is not the biggest or grandest but it does its job with hamman, sauna, jacuzzi, etc. It's quiet during our visit with no one else so basically we had a private experience. Remember to bring your flipflops and swim cap which are mandatory.
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Price per night from:KRW 91,501