Pontevedra, SpainOld Town
Parador de Pontevedra
Noble Galician palace
Old Town Pontevedra, Spain
Renovated
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic LocalOutside the door
The house
ParadoresNoble Galician palace
The sixteenth-century home of the Counts of Maceda keeps its aristocratic scale, complete with monumental stone halls and private gardens.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Carved stone stairs and heraldic crests survive from this 16th-century noble palace.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A stone property teeming with history and embellished with attractive gardens and modern comforts, with regionally inspired cuisine as an added bonus.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Cobbled, car-free streets surround the property, with Praza da Leña and Praza da Ferraría just a short walk away.
The rooms
Period antiques furnish the bedrooms, and windows look onto the tiered grounds or quiet stone streets.
Restaurant
Restaurante Casa do Barón
Tables sit beside a stone hearth and extend onto the covered garden terrace, serving house-baked bonito empanada and grilled scallops.
At the table
The bar counter glows blue beneath timber beams and exposed stone, serving regional wines and coffee into the evening.
How it began
Before opening as Galicia's first Parador in 1955, the palace served as an orphanage and a salt warehouse.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.