Parador Leon
The San Marcos Monastery, whose construction began in the 16th century, replaced another 12th century monastery from the times of King Alfonso VI.
Different artists immortalized the past where the strength of his legacy can be seen in stone and wood, making the Parador of Leon a living museum.
The past emerges in the Cloister and Chapterhouse embracing the present with a learned renovation of large rooms. In days gone by these sheltered pilgrims. There are suites located in the original building with views of the square and also an annex constructed in the 20th century where the majority of the accommodation is housed.
Regal halls, spacious rooms, a library and a restaurant which in the main part offers an impeccable traditional gastronomy with touches of signature cuisine; all of which makes the Parador de San Marcos a unique establishment on St. James’s Way and the Silver Way.
We had a two night stay at the hotel in this beautiful building. The reception and the spirit of the personel was very good. The room excellent and quiet. Breakfast and diner well served. Access to the city can not be better. All together a unforgetable stopover in Leon.
We stayed at the Parador in Leon in July. The room was lovely and very clean. The hair dryer was ridiculously outdated. None of the paradors we stayed in had clocks in them?? Breakfast was incredible, and we had a late dinner in the bar (sandwiches, small bites and dessert) which was delicious. The restaurant had a “bus load” of people to deal with and would not accommodate us. The staff was not as helpful or friendly as some of the other paradors we stayed in. There was a wedding the night we were there, and we were allowed to walk through the cloister to check out the flowers and take pictures, before the wedding started. It is a wonderful parador overall, and Leon is a must see!
A well organized and very pleasant trip along beautiful paradores.
Nice and clean rooms and excellent service
The best and the last was Santiago.
Best value for money !
We stayed here for 2 nights in late June 2010, the 3rd parador on our trip. We had paid for a superior room and it was with a balcony overlooking the Plaza. It was very luxurious and the whole place was stunning. The city was interseting and we were lucky to be there for a festival so we had fantastic fireworks and a parade. Food was good, breakfasts fantastic, as they all were, plenty of parking we really enjoyed it. The only suggestion I could make for an improvement would be that the reception staff should be more welcomimg and helpful. They weren’t rude but just a little offhand.
I love it!
Nuestra visita con vosotros, al igual que las experiencias anteriores cuando nos hemos alojado en otros Paradores…excelente !!! Hicimos un lindo paseo andando hasta la zona historica de Leon, cenamos el menu gourmet en el Parador el cual disfrutamos tanto por la fina atencion del personal como los deliciosos platos. Hicimos tambien una visita al nuevo museo contemporaneo que queda muy cerca del Parador y pudimos ir caminando despues del estupendo desayuno y amabilidad de todo el personal. Un clima envidiable durante nuestra estadia lo que nos permitio hacer esos agradables paseos.
Nuestra habitacion….no se puede pedir mas !!…Ocupamos una habitacion con balcon mirando a la plaza.
Gracias y ojala que hasta pronto.
Los Nickels
El edificio e instalaciones esatn de acuerdo con lo que esperabamos. Las habitaciones para ser un hotel de 5 estrellas GL no estaba a esa altura.El precio en esta ocasion estaba muy proporcionado y el desayuno espectacular.
El servicio de conserje muy profesional y bien realizado.El restaurante un poco confundido en el servicio sobre todo el servicio del vino no estuvo al nivel esperado.
En general pienso que necesita una reforma para adaptarlo a los nivels actuleas. El lugar y el emplazamiento es imposible de mejorar. En general de 0 a 10 esta en un aprobado raspado debido a lo que es esperado de un hotel de GL.
Dr. Miguel Gimeno
We spent two relaxing days in early October and found the San Marcos Parador to be a great place to stay. Our room overlooked the garden and could not have been more comfortable. Delicious and bountiful breakfast. The Golden Years rate allowed us to add a touch of luxury to our trip. Would most definitely stay again should we find ourselves in Leon.
A truly stunning Parador – we asked for a room in the original part and were allocated the most magnificent room in the whole of a 3rd floor tower!
Reception and conceirge service was efficient and friendly, but a little disappointed with restaurant service, and food only average.
Would stay again though for the splendour of the building
We loved our stay here – our first experience of a Parador. We were greeted on arrival and had our luggage taken to the room, while check-in was straightforward and courteous. The room itself was large, airy and comfortable, with a view of the knot-garden, and a fabulously spacious and well-appointed bathroom. We enjoyed our breakfast, but didn’t have any other meals at the hotel. We managed to explore the rest of the building including the cloister, which was all very atmospheric and lovely. Our only “complaint” – and that’s not really the right word – was that we were in a modern extension not an old room… but it was such a lovely room that we really didn’t mind! Leon is a great city, worth re-visiting, and we’d love to stay at this Parador again. Muchas gracias.
Stayed one night. Building spectacular and comfortable with ample parking. Room large and comfortable. One complaint would be the restaurant. Staff were not unfriendly but a bit impersonal and my meal had to be sent back as the chicken was still frozen inside! No apologies just reheated and brought back on same plate which meant rest of plate was overcooked! Not what you would expect from a so-called quality restaurant.
THe exterior of the building is spectacular. The inside is nice as well, but the rooms are a bit cookie cutter and nothing special although they are quiet and have nice views of the garden. The on site parking is spacious and convenient. The staff is professional, but not overly friendly. We loved the breakfast, but were not as thrilled with dinner in the restaurant. It was fine, but not memorable. It was annoying that we couldn’t get into the cloisters because they had not cleaned up from the wedding the day before. The city of Leon is beautiful and worth a visit.
Stayed three nights in 2008…Fantastic…
We had two nights here and loved it. The building is beautiful, and we particularly loved sitting in the high, canopied black leather chairs in the Library and catching glimpses of the wedding services in the church below from the Library balconies. The place was buzzing with wedding guests on the Saturday but our room was very peaceful. The old town around the Cathedral is a short stroll away and we had two pleasant evenings sitting outside there at small tables drinking Albarino wine/Estrella beer and absorbing the family hubbub and some delicious simple Spanish food. Leon old town is magnificent- a highlight of our month in Spain.
We had a 2 night stay at the hotel.The service and the spirit of the personel was very good.We felt welcome as clients.The room was nice and quiet.Breakfast and diner well served.Some diner dishes seem pre prepared ilo freshly cooked.Over all:very good.
The accommodation was excellent. The staff were polite, friendly, couteous, and efficient. The restaurant service, atmsophere and quality of food was again excellent. The location and the building itself were perfect. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Leon and , in particular, the Parador to any visitor.
I stayed two nights with my teenage son in May. I could not fault the hotel. The service was very good and friendly. The evening meals were delicious and the service impeccable. The room was fantastic-traditional,tasteful and overlooked the square. The building surpassed our expectations even though I knew of its fame before booking.Highly recommend.
Amazing building, you never tire of the atmosphere. Great breakfasts too. We stayed 5 nights and really enjoyed it. Highly recommended. The terrace is a great place to sit and chill out for a while – shame the bar doesn’t serve out there though, a real missed opportunity.
Service was really good too and the room was large and quiet. A wedding party was underway one evening but they had long packed up by the time we returned to the room after dinner. Perfectly located on the edge of the centre, an easy 10 minute walk to the main bars, etc.
Only the air conditioning was hopeless. But to be fair that’s the case in pretty much all hotels other than North America.
MOLTO BELLO
ADDETTI GENTILI, MA ALCUNI MOLTO LENTI
We stayed in Apr. I find the place a bit overrated – personnel was not at the high level you would expect from the Paradores, room was not cleaned well and it was crowded (may be as there were 2 weddings going on and many people all over the place). The building itself is very beautiful and is a must see in Leon. There is a spacious private parking to the hotel as well. We got the feeling that they rely more on the building to attract guests rather than do anything to keep them.