The colonnaded building fits well with the hotel's interior of period furnishings in most of the spacious rooms. The style may be classic in orientation, but there's a lovely sense of light and space here. Some rooms overlook Plaza Mayor.
This modern four-star place won't win any prizes for personality, but the service is attentive and the rooms supremely comfortable.
Segovia's hotels are proving adept at fusing stylishly appointed modern rooms onto centuries-old architecture. This place is one of the best, with an attractive columned courtyard, a warm colour scheme, friendly service and a central location.
This excellent four-star hotel has a touch of class that elevates it above other hotels in this category. Part of a chain but with a boutique-hotel intimacy, it offers large luxurious rooms with a classic look and impeccable service.
All lofty patios and antique staircases.
Part of a stylish hotel chain.
Undoubtedly the most elegant place to stay is this parador, which occupies the renovated splendour of the old Palacio Ducal. As in any parador, the rooms have luxury and character, and the service is impeccable.
Housed in a 16th-century former palace, the refurbished rooms are washed in pale yellow with dark-wood furnishings, shiny parquet floors and burgundy-and-white fabrics.
A cut above the average hostal, the stylish Concejo has polished-wood floors, tasteful furnishings, light-filled rooms and a superb central location.
This hotel has terrific rooms, each with its own style of decor, overlooking either Plaza Mayor or a quiet side street. There are so many balconies that even some bathrooms have their own. The suites are very comfortable.
This place has recently overhauled its decor, and it's now a curious mix of old Spanish charm and contemporary – public areas remain dominated by heavily gilded furniture, porcelain cherubs, dripping chandeliers and a sweeping staircase.
Dating from the 1950s, the public spaces have real old-world elegance with the original floor tiles, chintzy armchairs, chandeliers, and a ponderous grandfather clock.
Tordesillas' most sophisticated hotel is the low-rise ochre-toned parador, surrounded by pine trees just outside town.
Part of the quality High-Tech chain, this slick hotel has designer lamps, computers and a sophisticated feel. On the downside, the rooms overlooking Plaza Mayor demand a considerable hike in price and some interior rooms are a little small.
In a prime location on Plaza Mayor and with bargain prices to boot, this place is a winner. The rooms have original colourful floor tiles, and the best rooms are large and have balconies overlooking the square.
Salamanca's youth hostel is a popular, well-run place, with large, clean dorms. It's a 10-minute walk down the hill from the old city.
Overlooking a peaceful square in a quiet part of town, this splendid place has individually designed rooms that are worth far more than what the owners ask for them, especially the renovated ones on the 4th and 5th floors.
Run by friendly young owners, this very good choice has comfortable rooms. Some of the singles are on the small side but some have a private terrace. What sets this place apart is its rooftop terrace with fine views.
One of the closest places to Plaza Mayor, Hostal París has had the interior designers in.
