Parador de Gijón

Located adjacent to a large well maintained park this Parador is a pleasant place to stay. The staff were exceptional during our time there. The reception desk liaised with our bicycle rental company in Lisbon and made preparing the bikes for collection easy. They handed the bikes over to the courier service while we were out.

Breakfast was excellent. There was a good choice of cold meats & cheeses. There was ready prepared fresh fruits & yoghurt. Cooked eggs of your choice with bacon. Plentiful tea & coffee plus delicious fresh orange juice. Vast array of croissants and cakes. The staff were helpful and efficient.

Staff were hard working and very helpful. the Room was large and spacious with a nice view over the park. We had dinner and ate too much. The waiting staff were really helpful and accommodating. The chiperrones were first class, tuna salad enormous, bean stew delicious, stuffed onions melted in the mouth. Wine was well priced and everything was highest quality. we had a buffet breakfast which was delicious and we were offered bacon and fried eggs which were also delicious. The bed was firm and the bathroom was huge with a bath/shower. I do like a bath. Reception was helpful. There was parking on site. The hotel was spotlessly clean. We took the time to walk into town through the park and along along the promenade. it is quite a long way but worth it. The old fishing quarter has a lot of interesting cider bars which serve good food.

Room was clean and spacious. Bed was comfy. Huge bathroom with full amenities. Nice big fluffy towels too. Free parking facility was a plus.

The hotel is comfortable, in a very good location, and has a very friendly and helpful staff. There are many restaurants nearby as well as bus stops for further exploring.