We were overnight in this parador as a special treat rather than one our usual hotels. Not special. The parador is located just at the outside edge of town, not one of their old castles refurbished but a modern building. We found the staff unfriendly at best. The room was large as was the bathroom but not really anything unusual. The bed was the most uncomfortable of any hotel bed in all our years of travel.....no sleep even though every blanket to be found was put between mattress and sheet to soften the surface. Would not return based on this experience. One positive thing.....they had the most sumptuous buffet for breakfast ever seen anywhere....included in our booking package....16 euros per person had we paid separately for it.

This is clearly a modern Parador which lacks the character of some of the old buildings but you couldn't fault the service. We turned up early and were given drinks vouchers while our room was prepared and we were served with lunch 30 minutes before they said they were open as we were there and they could. Hotel has a lovely pool and tennis courts and is very relaxing. It's by a busy road but there was no road noise to disturb.

The town is 3kms walk - it took us about 20 -25 mins to walk right into the centre and the town is lively particularly in the main square. We joined the locals with a coffee on the square and watched the world go by as well as doing the touristy bits which was fun.

Hotel was clean and comfy and clearly a "restaurant/tennis club" for the locals as well as a hotel. Towels for the pool were cheerfully provided by the lifeguard and we pretty much had the pool to ourselves both afternoons.

As two couples travelling between Madrid and Valencia, we had decided that we should spend at least one night in a Parador. It would be our first time, and hopefully be a highlight of our trip, we thought. Things started well enough when we entered the impressive reception hall, although the service was formal and restrained, rather than friendly and welcoming. Our rooms were dull and old fashioned, and there was an unpleasant odour the corridor leading to them. The Parador's so-called lounge looked as though it was rarely used, and again, that unpleasant odour. A more airless, depressing room would have been difficult to imagine. Reception staff told us that the smell was carpet adhesive, which was slow in setting because of the hot weather. We didn't go near the lounge again.
We retreated to the outside pool and gardens, which are unremarkable, and later, the high point of the visit, a very good salad lunch taken in the conservatory. After that, I'm afraid it was downhill all the way.
That evening, we had dinner in the conservatory. After placing our orders, we had a considerable delay before our drinks arrived, but the problems really started when the main course of veal and fries arrived. The veal looked nothing like what we had expected, indeed, it was a kind of sirloin steak, and as for the fries, if they'd been served in a greasy spoon cafe, we'd still have sent them back. When the replacement fries arrived, it was obvious they were from the same batch as the originals, merely refried to make them appear crisper. Much of the the meat was proving largely inedible. At this point, one of us went to reception and requested to speak to the manager to express our dissatisfaction. On his return, both the maitre d' and the manager appeared at our table to continue the discussion. Whilst they offered us alternatives, we expressed our general disappointment with the whole Parador experience. All this was done in front of the other diners, which was uncomfortable for them - and us. In the event, one of us got a satisfactory alternative meal, whilst those who didn't request them were not charged for the originals. The following day during checkout, both couples were awarded a 15% discount voucher for a future night's stay at any Parador.
All in all, this was a most disappointing experience. The staff in general appeared to display a superior attitude, almost giving guests the impression they were lucky to be staying there. The exceptions were the two young waiters in the conservatory, who appeared to be overworked and under pressure, but who, to their credit, remained cheerful and polite throughout.
Judging by previous reviews going back as far as the Scottish one in 2004, this Parador needs a root and branch review to bring it into the 21st century. I very much hope this was not representative of all Paradors in Spain, otherwise this will have been our one and only visit to them. Thankfully, when we reached the Vincci Lys Hotel in Valencia, we were greeted by cheerful, helpful staff who made us feel welcome as soon as we stepped through the door.

This hotel is not boring, it is quiet relaxing place set in lovely gardens, it has a swimming pool with disabled access and ther are tennis courts. The bedrooms are gorgeus very comfortable with nice bathrooms, and a fantastic supply of toiletries. The food is equisite, the service also very good. I am surprised it is only a 3 star, I have been in five star hotels that are not as nice as this. If you want a quiet relaxing break this is the right hotel. I have only one problem with it and it is a shame, they turn the airconditioning of at 2am and leave it off until 12 the next day. If they put it back on at 8am there would not be a problem, but the room was hot this morning and it detracted from our otherwise wonderful stay! I spoke to the reception about this and was advised they would turn it of at 3am instead. It is in the moring when it counts. I have only rated the sleep quality a three because of the airconditioning!!!!