Hotel Parador de Ronda (Ronda, Spain)

Does this hotel boast the best views in Andalusia? Some reviewers, especially those whose rooms had balconies overlooking the ravine, certainly thought so. Not only did visitors rave about its privileged clifftop position and breathtaking views, but also they liked being a short walk from the city center for dining and visiting the bullring.

Guests generally liked the rooms for being spacious, clean, comfortable and tastefully-decorated. Those lucky enough to have a balcony with gorge view seemed to be the most impressed.

Reviewers mostly had praise for the welcome at this hotel. Personnel were described as attentive, friendly and helpful although some guests reported slight delays checking-in during peak periods.

While most reviewers seemed to have slept well during their stay, some light sleepers reported difficulty getting a good night’s rest. Besides occasional claims of uncomfortable beds, some visitors unused to the Spanish heat had to choose between opening windows to keep cool at night and blocking out street noise because the air-conditioning wasn’t always operational.

A few guests described the hotel as looking as if its last major revamp was some time ago. Reviewers mentioned dated décor and tired features in some rooms. The free Wi-Fi was said to be on the slow side too.

Perhaps it depends how much importance a visitor places on staying somewhere that offers such an incredible position and views, but some reviewers felt they paid over the odds for their stay at this hotel especially if they were underwhelmed by the views from their rooms. A few critics described it as overrated because similar views are afforded during a short walk through Ronda.