Hospederia de los Parajes, Laguardia

Pros

• Hospedería de los Parajes resides in a beautifully renovated 16th-century palace.
• The hotel has an underground, historic wine cellar perfect for wine tastings.
• Centrally located in the town of Laguardia, it's surrounded by vineyards and local wineries.
• The spa offers numerous treatments, including wine therapy, and has a Turkish bath and Jacuzzi.
• Each room is individually decorated with exposed masonry and wood-beamed ceilings.
• Two on-site restaurants serve locally inspired dishes.

Cons

• Since Laguardia is a car-free town, parking is outside the city walls.
• Options for travelers with dietary restrictions are limited.

Authenticity

Hospedería de los Parajes resides within a renovated 16th-century palace in the charming town of Laguardia. The hotel showcases rustic decor with historic masonry and individually designed rooms, reflecting the Basque Country's rich heritage. One of the hotel's highlights is its 16th-century wine cellar, which extends into a network of underground passages that once served as a wartime shelter. The hotel's restaurants serve dishes rooted in local culinary traditions and ingredients, and the dining room features original stone walls and local artwork. 

Location

Set within the picturesque walled town of Laguardia, Hospedería de los Parajes offers a prime location surrounded by vineyards and views of the Cantabrian Mountains. The hotel is just a short walk from several local wineries and historical monuments like Puerta de Paganos and Muralla Urbana. Laguardia's pedestrian-friendly streets make exploring easy, with the hotel on the Plaza Mayor packed with restaurants, bars, and shops. However, since the town is car-free, travelers must park their cars outside the city walls and walk to the hotel, which can present accessibility issues for some travelers. 

Rooms & Bathrooms

The rooms at Hospedería de los Parajes exude a cozy and traditional ambience. Each room is uniquely decorated to highlight exposed masonry, wooden-beamed ceilings, and wood floors. Accommodations range from Standard Rooms with king-sized beds and charming decor to Suites featuring lofts, Jacuzzis, and terraces with town views. Bathrooms are spacious and equipped with rain showers and traditional vanities. Although interior-facing rooms might be darker, ample lighting ensures a comfortable stay.

Amenities

The hotel's spa, located in the atmospheric basement, offers a range of treatments, including wine therapy, amid original brick walls and classical statues. Travelers can also try a few local wines in a wine tasting in the hotel's historic cellar, which has a labyrinth of underground passageways. Dining options include two restaurants serving local cuisine and a bar area perfect for sampling regional wines.

Family-Friendliness

Hospedería de los Parajes welcomes families, with children up to age seven staying for free. Although the hotel primarily caters to wine tourists, it offers family-friendly features like children's massages. Superior or Suite rooms provide ample space for families, and an elevator makes it convenient for those with strollers.