Parador Hostal Dos Reis Catolicos

Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Claiming to be the oldest hotel in the world, the Hostal Dos Reis Catolicos is also one of the most luxurious and beautiful. Superbly located on the main square of Santiago de Compostela, this 5-star parador has maintained the elegance and beauty of its 500-year-old history with beautifully renovated interiors. Enchanting cloisters and courtyards offer views of the famous cathedral from arched walkways. Hotel rooms are classically decorated with antique furnishings, polished wooden floors, and large beds, and feature telephones, satellite TV, a safe, and a mini-bar.

Parador Hostal San Marcos

León, Spain

The Hostal San Marcos is one of two, 5-star paradors in Spain. The hotel was originally a monastery built in 1515, and is considered one of the most beautiful Renaissance buildings in Spain. The hotel features a beautiful cloister surrounding a formal garden. Public rooms are filled with paintings, carvings, and tapestries. Hotel rooms are air-conditioned and include free wireless internet, a telephone, a satellite television, a safe, and a mini-bar.