Parador de Plasencia

Fabulous hotel, located in the centre of town with decent parking. Staff generally friendly and helpful, our room was very spacious and comfortable and the building has a fascinating history. We booked two nights half-board, reserving our table for dinner on both nights. The first night went smoothly, we turned up at the restaurant at the correct time, were shown to our table and had an excellent meal. The second night wasn't so good, we turned up at the restaurant at the correct time to be told we didn't have a reservation and the restaurant was full. We went back to reception where it was confirmed that we did have a reservation, they phoned through to the restaurant and told us that it was all sorted out. When we returned to the restaurant, we still had a 10 minute debate about whether or not we had a table, but a table was eventually found for us. We eventually placed our order an hour after our original reservation time. Unfortunately, there were two large tour groups that were clearly taking up all of the time of the kitchen and waiting staff. Both our main courses were cold, the fish was overcooked, the potatoes were undercooked and the veal fillet was so tough that it was inedible. Neither of us ate more than a couple of mouthfuls, and were surprised when no-one asked what the problem was when two almost untouched meals were cleared away. If we had the same experience in the restaurant on the second night as we had on the first, this would probably have been a 5-star review, but the problems of getting a table even though we had a reservation, and then the appalling main courses has resulted in a significant downgrading. Would we stay in this hotel again? Yes, almost certainly, but we would probably choose to eat elsewhere.

This hotel is within a restricted area within the city walls , when you do manage to find it parking is under ground out of the walled area and you have to drive the car in a lift to the lower floor it’s very tight and challenging. The parking spaces are small on leaving a car was parked near the exit lift we had to use the in lift never again . Our superior room we found was located above the kitchen and from 9pm to midnight the noise was horrendous and non stop on complaining to the staff we were told what do you expect it’s above the kitchen they were totally useless our room number was 218 we left the next morning never to return to this parador

Unfortunately we did not stay in this magnificent Parador but we did visit and enjoy looking at this awesome historical palace and it’s beautiful furnishings. It seemed like we had gone back in time! This Parador is along the wall which has great views of the surrounding area. Well worth a visit!

No doubt, the town is lovely yet the best place in town is this Parador, ne better place to stay in one of the many in Spain. Could go back any time.

Impressive property, large room and nice bathroom. The restaurant and bar were understaffed and the gentleman at the front desk was particularly unfriendly, unhelpful and dismissive.

Beautifully maintained historic building which is an occasion in itself. Fitted out with the range of facilities that one would expect in a modern hotel. Very helpful and supportive staff, beautiful bar and very accommodating restaurant.

Getting with your car to the indoor parking is quite adventurous, taking you up (or down, unclear) with an elevator, but we managed with a rather large Citroen SUV. The parador is a very welcoming place, huge and in itself worth the visit, located within an ancient convent. Small but enjoyable swimming pool next to the city walls. Comfortable room with good beds. Easy walk into the quaint town of Plasencia with a cosy terrace at the Iglesia de San Nicolas. Breakfast is taken in the old refectorium, nice.

This parador is located close to the town centre in an amazing former monastery building. It also boasts an excellent modern swimming pool. Our room was spacious and very comfortable and the food was well up to Parador standards, served in the former monastery refectory.