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Hotels
in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain
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| Santiago de Compostela, the "European
City of Culture" for the year 2000, is located in the northwest region
of Spain in the province of A Coruña. It is the capital of the autonomous
community of Galicia. The city's cathedral is the destination of
the important medieval pilgrimage route, the Way of St James (in Spanish
the Camino de Santiago), which is still walked today. The cathedral
fronts on the main Plaza of the old and well-preserved city. Across the
square is the Pazo de Raxoi (Raxoi's Palace,) the town hall and seat of
the Galician Xunta, and on the right from the cathedral steps is the Hostal
de Los Reyes Católicos, founded in 1492 by the Catholic Kings, Isabela
and Fernando, as a pilgrim's hospice (now a parador - see
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Palacio Del Carmen, Santiago de Compostela
This beautiful 5 star hotel
housed in what used to be the old Convent Las Oblatas has recently been
refurbished maintaining the original architectural and artistic style.
Located a few meters away from the Obradoiro Square, this building is part
of the historic part and artistic heritage of Santiago de Compostela. It
has maintained the style and the charm of another era, without leaving
aside the comfort and services of a hotel. The restaurant offers innovative
cuisine, enhanced by its unique location. In a stylish atmosphere, customers
enjoy an exquisite balance between traditional Galician cooking and a delicate
variety of «haute cuisine» with the individual flair of top
chefs. The wine list includes excellent D.O. Spanish wines.
The hotel provides a free Fitness Centre, where you will find bodybuilding
equipment, exercise benches, Turkish bath, sauna and mini Hi-Fi system,
as well as a selection of mineral waters, all offered free of charge. |
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Hesperia
Gelmirez, Santiago de Compostela
The Hesperia Gelmirez is
a modern hotel set in the centre of Santiago de Compostela, two kilometres
from the area's popular historical attractions. Those wishing to explore
the area are a 15-minute stroll from: the Obradoiro Square, San Martin
Pinario, Hostal de los Reyes Católicos, and the Plaza of the Quintana,
which are all within two kilometres of the hotel. The hotel's formal restaurant,
Gelmirez Restaurant, serves a selection of international dishes alongside
regional specialties such as Octopus a Feira and Squid a la Romana; regional
wines including Rioja and Albariño are available. Guests on
business can make use of the two medium-sized conference rooms, business
services and a range of audio-visual equipment. Practical amenities
include laundry facilities, breakfast services and a parking garage. In
the evening, guests can unwind with a drink or light snack in the hotel
bar. |
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Hesperia
Peregrino, Santiago de Compostela
The Hesperia Peregrino is
a modern hotel with white and glass façade set within the city's
new area, 200 metres from the city centre. The lobby area features paved
pillars and walls and a sleek wooden reception area. The hotel is
within two kilometres of the city's historical attractions: Obradoiro Square,
San Martin Pinario (monastery), San Domingo de Bonaval (church), and Plaza
de la Quintana. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast (fee) in the hotel's
breakfast room, which offers views across the pool area. The pool is flanked
on one side by lush greenery and is surrounded by sun loungers and parasols;
steps lead up from the pool area into the garden where guests can enjoy
a quiet stroll or enjoy a refreshing drink on the tables provided.
In the evening, guests can dine in the hotel restaurant, Al Punto, which
serves a selection of traditional Galician dishes within a sleek, contemporary
setting; the hotel's Cafeteria offers hot and cold drinks, and light snacks. |
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Congreso, Santiago de Compostela
The Hotel Congreso is located
in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, five kilometres from the Old Town, a
UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Santiago train station is four kilometres
away. There is an outdoor seasonal swimming pool, with a separate
pool for children. There is also a gym. Wireless Internet access is available
throughout, and onsite complimentary parking is offered. A complimentary
buffet breakfast is served daily to guests of the Congreso. Local and regional
Galician dishes are served at the Orballo restaurant, and the Citania cafeteria
offers local and regional tapas. The hotel Congreso offers 15 meeting
rooms, the largest of which can accommodate up to 800 persons. The
120 air-conditioned guestrooms are decorated in caramel-and-chocolate tones,
with dark wood contemporary furnishings. |
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Hotel
CV Monte do Gozo, 3 kms from Santiago de Compostela
The Monte Do Gozo hotel
and holiday complex is located three kilometers from Santiago de Compostela,
on the final stretch of the pilgrimage route at the point where pilgrims
catch their first glimpse of Santiago's magnificent Cathedral. Those wishing
to explore the area can enjoy a range of sporting and cultural activities
organized by the hotel, from horseriding, rafting and quadbiking, to tours
of nearby towns and beautiful Galician countryside. A twenty minute walk
takes guests to Santiago and the awe-inspiring cathedral.Guests can dine
in the onsite self-service restaurant or cafeteria. A wide range
of amenities are available including a supermarket, shopping area, library,
medical services, meeting rooms and free parking. Entertainment is frequently
offered, and guests can relax by one of the swimming pools or by the artificial
lake, or take a stroll through the ample 650,000 m2 grounds. |
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Monumento San Francisco, Santiago de Compostela
San Francisco's Monastery
origins date back to 1214, when the Saint of Assisi and his companions
made a pilgrimage to Santiago. Gastronomy deserves a special mention in
our Hotel. Cuisine is based on the preparation of traditional dishes which
feed on excellent products from the sea and from our vegetable garden,
with the finest presentation and service. Its wide and varied cellar makes
the ideal complement to an offer which includes the best of the Galician
cuisine. San Francisco Hotel Monumento in its Orfeón Terra
Nosa Cafeteria offers you a wide variety of coffees and teas (Gourmet),
not to mention an exquisite selection of alcoholic beverages and cocktails
prepared with great skill by our highly specialised personnel. All this
within a warm peaceful environment. |
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San Carlos, Santiago de Compostela
The Hotel San Carlos is
located in Sanitago de Compostela, Spain. The cathedral is 400 metres away,
and Pontevedra is at a 60-kilometre distance. Santiago Airport is 10 kilometres
from the hotel, and the train station is 50 metres away. Set opposite the
Parliament of Galicia, the Hotel San Carlos occupies a modern property
spread over three storeys, which are accessible by elevator, and opens
to a lobby area finished with cool marble. The hotel houses a coffee shop
and a lounge area, and further amenities include complimentary wireless
Internet access, onsite parking (surcharge), and room service. The
hotel houses a business corner and meeting space is available. The 21 guestrooms
have smart, modern decor with crisp, white linen, and dark wood furnishing.
Amenities include air conditioning, complimentary wireless Internet access,
satellite television, direct-dial phones, hair dryers, minibars, and safes. |
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Husa
Ciudad de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela
The modern Husa Ciudad de
Compostela hotel is located in the town centre, one kilometre from Saint
Jacques Cathedral, Alameda Parque and Obradoiro Square. Guests can enjoy
drinks in the bar and browse the complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
The hotel offers public Internet access facilities (surcharge), and guests
can ask the concierge for advice on sightseeing opportunities in the area.
Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can exchange currency, arrange
medical services and look after valuables in the safe-deposit box. Motorists
will find garage-parking facilities on site. The 30 light, modern guestrooms
are decorated with beige fabrics and simple furnishings. All include cable
television, direct-dial phones, Internet connections, minibars, sewing
kits and complimentary toiletries. |
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Husa
Universal, Santiago de Compostela
The Husa Universal is located
in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, 200 metres from the Santiago de Compostela
Cathedral. Shopping at Rua Nova is 300 metres from the hotel. Casco Antiguo
and the nightclubs and bars of Plaza Roja are 400 metres away. Real Aero
Club de Santiago, featuring 18 holes of golf, is 12 kilometres from the
hotel. The Husa Universal offers buffet-style breakfasts. A social
room with television is on site. Safe-deposit boxes are available at the
reception desk. Complimentary newspapers are offered in the lobby.
the 54 air-conditioned guestrooms feature dark wooden furniture. Blue-and-white
décor adds accent. Each room features a private bathroom with complimentary
toiletries. |
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Melia
Araguaney Hotel, Santiago de Compostela
The boutique Melia Araguaney
is located in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. The Old Town is 400 metres
away, and the gothic cathedral is 800 metres away. Set in the city centre,
the Melia Araguaney occupies a modern property spread over six storeys
accessible by elevator, and opens to public areas characterised by fresco-painted
walls, plush leather seating, and richly patterned rugs. The hotel extends
to a seasonal outdoor pool, and houses a health club with fitness room,
sauna, and steam room. The multilingual concierge is on hand to provide
tourist tips, and those arriving by car will find garage parking available
(surcharge). Further amenities include complimentary wireless Internet,
24-hour room service, and laundry facilities. The Melia Araguaney houses
the Restaurant Araguaney serving international dishes and the Restaurant
Caney offering traditional tapas and Galician specialities. There is an
onsite cafeteria. |
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Parador
de Santiago de Compostela - Reis Catolicos
Royal Hospital, late 15th
century pilgrims' hostel - Combining history, art and tradition, the goal
of pilgrims and the emblem of St. James, the Hostal dos Reis Católicos,
in the Plaza do Obradoiro, forms together with the cathedral one of the
world’s most remarkable, and most visited, urban settings. The Hostal,
which first saw life as a Royal Hospital in 1499 to house the many pilgrims
arriving in Santiago, today still invites the traveller to enjoy this universal
and fascinating city. Considered the oldest hotel in the world, it is also
one of the most luxurious and beautiful. It has four extremely beautiful
cloisters, elegant public rooms, spectacular bedrooms and a luxurious dining
room offering Galician style fish and meats and the classic apple filloa
pies and crème brulee. |
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