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Reviews of Parador de Cardona

4 out of 5
Parador de Cardona
Castell de Cardona, s/n, Cardona

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 352 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 352 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 352 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 352 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 352 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay in this beautiful castle hotel. The public areas are amazing and the views very lovely. We paid a cheaper rate so the bedroom was simpler than in some of the photos but very comfortable. We loved the dining room and breakfast was fantastic. you need to have a car to travel around as there is not much in the local town though some nice shops and cafes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from P.T. cardona on Apr 25, 2024
Dear Guest,Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our beautiful castle hotel.It brings us great joy to know that you found our public areas amazing and enjoyed the lovely views. We appreciate your understanding regarding the room, and we are pleased to hear that you found it comfortable despite being simpler than expected.We are thrilled that you loved our dining room and found breakfast to be fantastic. Your kind words mean a lot to us and serve as motivation for our team to continue delivering exceptional experiences to our guests.As you mentioned, having a car is indeed convenient for exploring the surrounding area, and we're glad you were able to enjoy some of the shops and cafes nearby.Once again, thank you for choosing to stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience in the future.Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The paradore is set in a beautiful castle. The courtyard, public rooms and dining room are stunning. Bedroom more simple with basic wooden furniture with nice bathroom and shower. Worth paying to look round the old church on site and take in the views from the maiden's tower. Breakfast is fantastic buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from P.T. cardona on Apr 25, 2024
Dear Guest,Thank you for your recent visit to our Parador and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the beauty of our castle and its surroundings.It's wonderful to know that you found our courtyard, public rooms, and dining room stunning. We are pleased that you found your bedroom comfortable, despite its simplicity, and that you enjoyed the amenities provided, including the nice bathroom and shower.We're glad to hear that you found the additional experiences, such as exploring the old church and taking in the views from the maiden's tower, worth the visit. The satisfaction of our guests is our top priority, and we are delighted that you found these aspects of your stay enjoyable.Moreover, we are thrilled that you enjoyed our fantastic breakfast buffet. Providing delicious meals for our guests is always a priority for us, and we're glad we could meet your expectations in this regard.Once again, thank you for choosing to stay with us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another memorable stay in the future.Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Traveled with family
Wonderful place, modern and comfortable inside, while keeping the basic medieval structure. Could use some signals directing walkers where to go.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Parador de Cardona on Nov 3, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback about your recent visit to our Tourism Parador. We are delighted to hear that you found our property to be a wonderful blend of modern comfort within the enchanting medieval structure.We appreciate your suggestion about the need for additional directional signage to assist our guests in navigating the area. Your input is truly valuable as we strive to enhance the overall experience for all our visitors. Rest assured, we will take your comments into careful consideration and work on implementing improvements to ensure a more seamless and enjoyable stay for our guests.We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide you with an even more remarkable and seamless experience during your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Parador de Cardona on Nov 4, 2023
Thank you very much!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great destination
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Parador de Cardona on Oct 29, 2023
Thank you very much

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A castle definitely worth staying at.
The parador was really a beautiful place with a lot of charm and great views of the surrounding area. The castle had an interesting history and was well placed on top of the hill to defend it itself when under siege. The room was large with a large 4 poste bed and a good sized bathroom. The service was friendly and efficient. The restaurant was was a huge hall with large arches giving great atmosphere. The food was of very good quality and we enjoyed both breakfast and dinner. We were on a road trip and had stayed at a number of hotels but this one was clearly the best and in fact the cheapest. It was very good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Parador de Cardona on Oct 21, 2023
Thank you very much for your evaluation. We hope you visit us again.

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classic and quality castle retreat
This is a classic historic castle and perfect if you want to stay somewhere with real atmosphere. It’s been beautifully restored and a modern hotel is well hidden behind the stone walls. The reception and waiting staff are very professional and attentive. Just check restaurant opening hours, we stayed off season and they were only open for breakfast and lunch.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Parador de Cardona on Oct 20, 2023
Thank you for your positive feedback.We hope to see you again at our Parador.

10/10 Excellent

Maia, Canton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an incredible parador surrounded by spectacular views and fascinating history. Dining at the parador was really special - excellent breakfast and dinner. Service was excellent and the staff were really friendly. My only complaint would be that the beds are really very hard. If it's possible to add a topper to the mattress to make them more comfortable that would greatly improve the experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Parador de Cardona on Oct 20, 2023
Thank you for your positive feedback.We hope to see you again at our Parador.

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
M&M
First time in a Parador hotel and it did not disappoint. Food did not live up to expectations. Getting heavy luggage to your room is a challenge as there is no Porter staff. I look forward to visiting other Parador hotels
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Parador de Cardona on Oct 11, 2023
First of all, thank you for taking the time and trouble to send your assessment through this comment. We are sorry that our attention to you was not up to your expectations.Your comments help us improve.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a beautiful property and very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Parador de Cardona on Oct 11, 2023
Thank you for your positive feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We expected that it would be difficult to park, and it was. We didn’t expect the quality of the dining in the castle. The architecture and history in close proximity were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Parador de Cardona on Oct 29, 2023
Thank you very much, and we are so sorry for all the inconveniences

10/10 Excellent

MARIA ALMUDENA VICENTE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is really beautiful. It's very clean. The staff is very attentive, very polite and kind. We had breakfast and dinner and everything was delicious. It's definitely a place to visit and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Parador de Cardona on Sep 26, 2023
Thank you very much

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Woodinville

Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Parador de Cardona on Aug 26, 2023
Dear Daniel, Thank you very much for your comments, we hope you left happy with your experience. Greetings and see you soon!

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at el Parador de Cardona was an incredible experience! It is fully authentic and tremendously rich in the history and culture of Spain and Cataluña. Everything — the amenities, the service, the food, the views — were amazing. The staff was exceptionally professional and helpful. Our two-night stay was just what we needed to rest up from the flight from the US and to gear up for the more bustling environment of Barcelona. Touring the salt mine and just walking around the town of Cardona to soak up the atmosphere were also very enjoyable. Cardona and this parador are definitely worth the short drive from Barcelona!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Team Reception. on Aug 19, 2023
Thank you very much for your comments.

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Parador de Cardona on Aug 26, 2023
Muchas gracias!

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and interesting historic castle hotel. So lovely! Once in a lifetime experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Parador de Cardona on Jul 27, 2023
Thank you!We really appreciate your comments!Grettings!

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Parador de Cardona on Jul 27, 2023
Thank you very much!

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is so beautiful, so confortable the views ate amazing. Very good breakfast The personal is so kind
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Parador de Cardona on Jul 10, 2023
Thank you very much for your comments

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location way up on a hill top with amazing views. Dinner was excellent, we felt like a king and queen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Parador de Cardona on Jun 29, 2023
Thank you very much

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic parador - unique property!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Parador de Cardona on Jun 19, 2023
Thank you very much for your evaluation

4/10 Poor

Steven

Disliked: Room comfort
Very Disappointing
Even dropping luggage at lobby is a chore. Limited drive up to Reception doors. Very narrow driveway NEEDING 3 point turn to even proceed up further to 6 parking spots if any ever available. VERY HARD BEDS. Food was good but terribly small portions for the price. Least favorite Parador we ever stayed in and we have stayed in many.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Parador de Cardona on Apr 28, 2023
First of all, thank you for your comments, they help us to improve. We are sorry for the problems you may have had during your stay. We take note of your comments to continue improving our services.

10/10 Excellent

Robert S

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Truly beautiful. Must go stay and make sure and walk to town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Parador de Cardona on Apr 25, 2023
Thanks a lot for your comments

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking is a bit tough, but everything else was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Parador de Cardona on Mar 20, 2023
Thank you very much for taking the time to evaluate your stay at our Parador. Your comments help us improve.We hope to have the opportunity to greet you again in the future.Thank you very much and best regards.

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

noel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Parador de Cardona on Mar 10, 2023
Thank you very much for your evaluation

10/10 Excellent

Pietro

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Royal digs
Beautiful setting. What’s not to love about staying in a castle
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Parador de Cardona on Nov 26, 2022
Tkanyou Very much

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from a on Nov 26, 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kay

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from a on Nov 26, 2022
a

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Magical Parador Stay
Service was impeccable and our room had a fabulous view of the salt mine and town! We could walk into town easily and the castle was also fascinating to explore. The parking was steep and tight, but free (park in front of the parador doors to drop off your luggage then park either above or below in the lots provided). We would definitely stay at this ancient, magical parador again! Staff were terrific and very kind!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from P.T. de Cardona on Sep 29, 2022
Thank you for your positive feedback.We hope to see you again at our Parador.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and well-maintained. It was amazing to be able to stay in a castle. The location is also great for exploring Cardona (though, if walking, it is a lot of up and down hill!). Staff were very helpful and kind. The only complaint was that there was no hot water kettle (or any way to make coffee) in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from P.T. de Cardona on Aug 28, 2022
Thanks a lot for your comments

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely castle with a feel of being brought back in time. Room was lovely. My only 👎 was the waiting staff during dinner and breakfast. Not a smile or effort to ensure we were satisfied. When asking for a recommendation for a wine to go with our dinner we felt we were bothering the staff. And when mentioned the bacon at breakfast was not to my liking (it was barely cooked and I had asked for it crispy) he just put it down and walked away. So rude. Check-in staff where lovely though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from P.T. de Cardona on Aug 24, 2022
Thank you very much for your reseignement, and also sorry for the inconvenience in the breakfast, we will tal with the maitre to explain all the matter.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy, Houston

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great parador fantastic location wonderful bar service Parking is challenging but you can drop bags at entrance Many stairs saw paintings from 12th century has some walls from 1060’s Bed sheets wonderful water hot Be quiet here your neighbors can hear you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from P.T. de Cardona on Aug 3, 2022
Thanks for your comments. We take note to continue improving every day.

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique stay in a castle setting. Restaurant for guests was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from P.T. de Cardona on Aug 2, 2022
Thank you very much for your comments.

6/10 Okay

Glory

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The serving staff in cafe and breakfast restaurant were unable to communicate in English. Not enough signage to give indication or instruction on ordering breakfast on menue. Continental buffet spread is lack of fresh look and breakfast ordering option on menu are also underwhelmed. Although view is amazing from room but appalling service kind of kill the enjoyments. No swimming facility is not ideal for any body visiting in summer, we stayed 3 nights in July and could not find enough to do in area and with accommodation being not self contained, apart from sleep and enjoy the aircon and rest our body and soul , there is not much we could have done differently.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantic Castle Getaway
Our stay at Cardona was good. Johnathon in the kitchen/bar was the best! Very attentive and friendly. The hotel was very nice & authentic. My only negative was gross, dirty throw rugs all over the castle. It would be better to get rid of these all together and leave bare tile and avoid the negative image. Would love to have seen more of the castle, but a lot of the rooms are locked. Dining options were good, but limited both time & options. All in all, would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reuben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel in an old fortress. Excellent rooms and amenities, delicious food and great service. Very highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from P.T. de Cardona on Jun 22, 2022
Thanks a lot for your comments

8/10 Good

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was exceptional. Alice in the Bar/Cafeteria was phenomenal as well as reception and restaurant staff. Very helpful staff and fantastic view of Cardona area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from P.T. de Cardona on Jun 10, 2022
Thank You very much for your comments

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Like a king in his castle
An amazing property at the top of a mountain overlooking salt mines and the town below. The property is a castle dating from the 11th-18th centuries. The dinner was fantastic and the views are spectacular. The town below was charming. Rooms were spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from P.T. de Cardona on Jun 22, 2022
thanks a lot for your comments

8/10 Good

Tony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It would be good to have tea/coffee making equipment in the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from P.T. de Cardona on Jun 22, 2022
We take note about your comments. Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wow! We stayed in this beautiful castle, a room that was used by the Lords of Cardona. The views were incredible. The service and overall cleanliness were on point and everyone was very helpful. The health/spa area was not open due to COVID regulations and I would have liked to been able to use that. Maybe next time. Overall, we are still pinching ourselves about Parador de Cardona! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from P.T. de Cardona on Jun 22, 2022
Thanks a lot for your comments

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful castle and Romanesque church. Views are stunning! Rooms a little dated(not of the era of the castle😉)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from P.T. de Cardona on Apr 13, 2022
Thank you for your comments

8/10 Good

susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel
I was so looking forward to staying at a parador and was not dissatisfied with the stunning exterior and interior of this unusual hotel. The check in staff were friendly and informative. The room was immaculate and the bathroom luxurious with eco friendly large self serve toiletries. The only fault I could find was that the beds were so hard, as a side sleeper my hip hurt and I tossed and turned during the night. The room was very quiet except for church bells.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from P.T. de Cardona on Mar 1, 2022
Thanks for your comments.

10/10 Excellent

Sharri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the whole place. Beautiful!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from P.T. de Cardona on Sep 24, 2021
Thank you.

6/10 Okay

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sleep in a castle
Nice overnight stay. The castle is the destination. I had breakfast and dinner and everything is of the finest quality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Response from P. T. de Cardona on Jul 13, 2020
Thank you very much for your assessment, your comments motivate us to continue improving day by day. We hope to see you again in the future at our Parador. Yours sincerely, Parador de Cardona

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Response from P.T. de Cardona on Mar 24, 2020
Gracias por su valoración positiva. esperamos verle de nuevo por nuestro Parador. Un saludo