Apart from the room being quite small it was a wonderful stay.

Superb location overlooking the city of Jaén and the olive growing area beyond and as far as you can see. Room was comfortable, but smaller than normal for a Paradore. We had the half-board option and it was worth it because it is a way out of the city. Meal was good and local cuisine, although quite limited. Staff and service was excellent as always.

Stayed in April 2025

We had dinner at the hotel once, but we found it quite heavy. There didn't seem to be many lighter meals on the menu. My wife's fish was overcooked.

Beautiful place to stay. Great view from our room. Staff at checkin were very helpful. Unforgettable hotel. Good breakfast.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing.

The room and view were excellent. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Good food and wine are available.

Stayed in May 2025

Great stay at a beautiful property. Hotel accommodated our request to have rooms next to each other. Views over the city and endless fields of olive trees was amazing. Rooms were clean and beds were comfortable. Truly a special place.

Stayed in April 2025

the service at breakfast could have been better

Great view, great dinner, great house

Stayed in April 2025

The service was inconsistent. Some excellent, some not.

Very clean. Absolutely wonderful setting. We had the corner room in the castle tower with king bed. Room would be improved with wine bottle opener and better coffee. Know that you are way above the town. Taxis are available to venture out. Location: many battles were fought here for its prime location—about 1.25 hours from Córdoba, and the same from Granada. Restaurant: The food is good. Excellent breakfast. Understaffed on one morning, so we didn’t get to order hot food. The 2 staff were swamped. Dinner: gross spinach dish. Cooked to death and under-salted. I liked the paella, served table side from big pan. Sea Bass “Sephardic Cuisine” was good. Lamb confit was good. Cannelloni was good. Albondigas—very good.

Stayed in April 2025

Fantastic views from our balcony

Stayed in April 2025

The rooms itself are pretty standard, the shower cabin really is too small unless you are Macron. You pay for the location, but does that justify the exorbitant prices ?

Must be one of the most spectacular locations in Spain. The view is absolutely breathtaking. The grandeur of the Parador is one of a kind. Ever had breakfast in a place that feels like a castle dining hall?

Stayed in April 2025

Lovely location and really friendly staff. Excellent parking for my motorcycle. Impressive clean large room with views over the mountains. Everything Perfect

Stayed in April 2025

Excellent location, room, and facilities. Friendly helpful staff. Restaurant good, not excellent.

Stayed in April 2025

Restaurant staff were nice but rough/ untrained. Food was too adventurous and lost its taste and appeal. . U

The room, large terrace, location and historic setting

Stayed in April 2025

Huge property, somewhat understaffed in public rooms specifically, the bar. Toilets on g/f poorly maintained; only one bottle of sherry in the bar…literally! Bar cd provide no olives to accompany drinks.

Stayed in March 2025

Beautiful castle hotel with amazing views. Dinner was delicious and the staff were great. Top hotel.

Stayed in March 2025

Good more expensive than other paradors like cordoba and Zafra Food not very good could be better

Stayed in March 2025

The staff in the restaurant during breakfast service could spend more time being equally attentive to all tables and less time standing talking with each other. We had finished eating and were waiting/finishing coffee before anyone checked about hot egg options. Also, hotel quests should be able to sign for restaurant meals rather than paying for them upon completion - luckily my wife could pay with her phone.

Gorgeous property located high above the town and next to the castle. Wonderful views and luxurious common areas to enjoy. The restaurant was lovely and the food served was perfect.

Stayed in February 2025

We didn’t want an all inclusive breakfast. We asked at reception if we could just have something smaller and they did this but the pricing wasn’t clear. Suggestion would be offer a ‘light’ breakfast option or to have an ‘a la carte’ menu option. We had to pay additional entrance to the castle and whilst this wasn’t much it would be a nice touch to have complimentary entry if staying in the parador.

Fantastic location. We had a lovely Mountain View from our terrace and great panoramic views over the city from around the parador. tTe building was designed and decorated to the highest standards. The bar drinks and food were excellent and reasonably priced. Proximity to the castle.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

Incredible view and it is like staying in a castle. It is a remarkable place.

Stayed in February 2025

more tea and coffee

We had the end room large spacious, with tea making facilities they could have provided more tea and coffee but i am sure if asked it would have been there stunning setting on the top of the hill with a large vaulted room. The castle next door takes about 2hrs to go round, and a few euros for a taxi into town. for the cathedral worth a visit and the Moorish baths . well worth 2days if not 3.

Stayed in January 2025

Beautiful buildings.

Stayed in January 2025

The bed wasn’t the best we’ve slept in, but not terrible.

We loved the location & views. Our room faced south with a lovely view, we enjoyed sitting there for a while after sightseeing. The reception & restaurant staff were great. The dinners were very good.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

Everything, location, property itself superb

Stayed in February 2025

English can be a bit of challenge for some of the staff. But in the end one receives good service.

Newly built using the well preserved old castle walls. The only higher-grade hotel to get near the city, such as to have own parking lot and restaurant. Excellent view of a substantial part of the city (the cathedral view is obscured by trees). Need to drive up the road (in best condition) out of town and up the castle hill.

Stayed in December 2024

The water filtration needs work. Water from the bathroom taps tasted of salt and heavy minerals and had a slight sulphuric smell. It also affected the taste of our coffee and tea.

Ambiance of staying in modern castle.

Stayed in January 2025

We hated to leave.....

The hotel is located on a promontory overlooking the entire valley - breathtaking! The facility is enormous and beautifully furnished. Our room had a balcony and we felt like we were on top of the world. The bathroom was huge and well lit. The beds were very comfortable and the room was quiet. The room furniture was perfectly chosen, well maintained and inviting. Breakfast had everything and eggs could be cooked to order. Hotel staff was friendly and efficient.

Stayed in January 2025