Parador de Santillana Gil Blas

Central location on one of the main squares (in Santillana almost everything is central because the place is tiny). Historic building with old-fashioned interior decor, squeaky wooden floors and a good breakfast buffet. Helpful, English-speaking front-desk staff and a spacious parking lot just across the street. Bathroom surprisingly modern for a very old-style room.

Staying in such a historical building was wonderful. The town square is right next door and it is a stunning place. The hotel is full of old panels and paintings, but there are also cosy and more modern looking public rooms to watch TV and just loll. The breakfast was good but lacking in fruit. Breakfast in this part of Spain involves a lot of stodge so if you're a coeliac, beware! Oh and if you think you can see the caves of Altamira, think again. Only 250 people are allowed in a year and you have to join a waiting list. We wanted to go to the Altamira museum but that was also booked up in advance. But santillana is a lovely place to mooch around.

Beautiful historic house in a beautiful historic village. Room very characterful with balcony overlooking the courtyard. Super comfortable beds and luxurious bathroom. Easy parking in centre of village.

Love this hotel in the centre of Santillana. We stopped off before catching the ferry the next day, so handy for Santander. It is a smaller Parador which I prefer. Very friendly service throughout. Lovely old building and fabulous landing where the bedrooms on first floor leed off. All stylised in keeping with this lovely old building. Food I felt was better than some of the other Paradores we stayed at on our trip. Whilst it doesn't advertise car charging, we were able to charge our electric car in the garage there.

Santillana del Mar is an amazing location. The Parador, is part of the experience. Having the opportunity to stay at the parador it contributed to have a better experience in Santillana. The staff made everything possible to make us feel at home and they truly went the extra mile to achieve that.