Comments on: Parador Olite

By: Fredrik Andersson

Fredrik Andersson — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:50:25 +0000

Stayed at the hotel for three nights and i was wery pleased with the stay.
The room was very nice and clean. A very comfortable bed. Both breakfast and dinner were very nice and worth the money.
A couple of nice small shops in the surroundings and nice atmosphere.
I would recommend this hotel to my friends as an alternative to a normal hotel in the middle of a town like Pamplona.

By: Philip Blackman

Philip Blackman — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:01:49 +0000

Allthough the paradore was delightful, eventually, having walked around the town to find a typico spanish restaurant – none – reataurants? – we had bar food not being able to face a full restaurant meal. Nowhere to have a drink outside. Would we revisit – NO.

By: John Wessel

John Wessel — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:59:04 +0000

I will attempt to leave a comment. But after reading the wonderful comments left by others my attempt to compliment may fail in comparison. I was equaly impressed and satisfied. My son and I arrived by bicycle from Pamploma’s San Fermin and the contrast couldn’t have been greater – fewer crowds quieter rooms and medival atmosphere and no one throwing sangria on us (although that was an enjoyable experience as well with my son running with the bulls). We litterly rode into the hotel and were greeted as if that is done every day.
Thanks again for a pleasant and peaceful stay. After a well earned rest we hopped on our bikes and headed to the Rioja to taste the wine.

mucho gracias
until next time
John and Joe Wessel
PS we made it to Santiago for the festival of Santiago on July 24/25 and stayed in two other paradors with equivalent pleasure – Santo Domingo de la Calzada and Leon. Now if you could only procure that Gaudi palace in Astorga and convert it in to a parador I may be tempted to come back to northern Spain for another camino.

By: Karen Flynn

Karen Flynn — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:47:06 +0000

I stayed there for one night and it was a truly memorable place for me. My room was gorgeous, very luxurious. The grounds around the hotel were lovely, and the food in the dining room was excellent. All the people were very welcoming and warm, and did everything the could to make sure our stay was pleasant. I really enjoyed the history and the atmosphere of this utterly charming place. I highly recommend it to anyone!!!!!!

By: pat van beirs

pat van beirs — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 22:16:04 +0000

Muy Reservation Team mío:

the three paradores we were at (Olite, Santo Domingo de la Calzada and Zamora) were quite different but equally exquisite, each in its own right.

Zamora was the best because of the view over the river Duero and the magnificent pool, but while we were breaking our fast there one morning, a diplomat of some renown assured me that the one at Mazagón is even better, because it lies by the sea (but not in an antique historical building). De gustibus et locis non discutandum…

I can say only one thing: we had a wonderful time at all three, and we have only praise for the magnificent interior design and settings. My wife actually got lost in Zamora’s labyrinthine corridors. We wished for peace and quiet, and got it !

The food was delicious in each of your restaurants and my daughter, who is a vegetarian, was happily surprised at the menu card which specially provided for her needs.

Sometimes a parador (in French = “seems like gold” or ‘to sleep well’) is more like an actual museum, but as a lover of history and suits of armour i felt totally at home. I’m trying hard to find something to complain about, but there is nothing, really. People who wish for modern chic with steel design need to go elsewhere, obviously.

Staff were forthcoming and entirely on top of their jobs. Also, there were never any snobs amongst the clientèle.

I wish to make a special personal compliment for Josefa (Pepi) at Zamora and a nice gentleman from Salamanca who is head of reception at Olite.

I also much enjoyed the foyers/lobbies and salons.

One question has remained unanswered in my mind: in Olite’s drawing-room pre-dinner salon, there hangs on the left wall as you enter a magnificent dark painting about a Grande suffering severely, enchained in a dank prison dungeon: its tenebrism is so striking that i wondered whether it was by Ribera or Velàzquez. It looked for all the world like a genuine Baroque original….

Hoping to come to Spain again next year I remain, Señoras y Señores,

very much your grateful guest,

Pat van Beirs

(Flandes)

By: Simon Crawshaw

Simon Crawshaw — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:59:53 +0000

Our first stay in a Parador and it certainly did not disappoint. The staff could not have been more helpful, our room was delightful and, having eaten in other Paradors in the past, we were expecting outstanding food with a local twist which was exactly what we received. The discounted rate for seniors was the icing on the cake !

By: ronny waterschoot

ronny waterschoot — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:59:11 +0000

It was just marvellous.
Het was fantastisch. Alleen dat de Spanjaarden zo laat eten, was iets waar ik en mijn vrouw ons nooit hebben kunnen aanpassen.

By: Diane

Diane — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 04:40:36 +0000

We enjoyed our stay . It was reasonably easy to get to by bus , and then a taxi (although thay were a bit hard to find)The staff were polite and helpful , and we enjoyed staying in the older part , with all its character . We were continuing on to Hondaribbia to stay , and didnt have a meal in the dining room . I regreted this after , as the dining room was well set up and inviting . It would have been easier to get about with a car , but it did mean that we had a good look at the village and enjoy this . The wine museum near by was excellent .

By: JAMES LOCK

JAMES LOCK — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:08:07 +0000

I stayed here twice – en route to Almeria and also for 2 nights on the return. Superior Rooms in the old part of the Parador are great with four poster beds and are cool being well air conditioned and on the shaded side of the building in the afternoon. The restaurant has a varied menu and excellent good value recommended wines. Try the local asparagus stuffed with mushrooms and foie gras before being deep fried in a light batter. Follow this with the fillet steak – solomillo de ternera (english menu says sirloin) tempranillo sauce and the tiramisu ice cream plus a glass of the local moscatel. My thanks to the lovely staff for making our stays very memorable.

By: Chris Gateley

Chris Gateley — Thu, 12 May 2011 17:42:40 +0000

I stayed at the Olite in April 2011 and had a great stopover. The town is lovely. The hotel staff were excellent and the room and facilities were excellent. My only concern was that the car park was not appropriate as i was thinking that it would be closer and more safe. Overall very good place