Hotel Palacio de Los Salcedo

Fabulous historical property. Very central location. Advised us where we could park car for free short distance away.

No drink making facility in the rooms.

We stayed here while exploring Jaen, Ubeda and Sabiote, and had a really lovely stay – one of my favourite hotel in the world! The Palacio was built in the 16th century, and has an amazing hall, where you have breakfast – it is such a wonderful place to sit! And a very good breakfast! The service is excellent, and Andres at reception had helped me on the phone and then was a great help again with recommendations for restaurants. He recommended ‘Canela en Rama’ – we had the best tapas we have ever had – great taste with a modern twist – the cook clearly varies what he does and adds his own touch. You can park just along from the hotel (not on the main road) –I think we parked in Pablo de Olvide – make sure you buy a ticket if you want to park in the early morning or in the evening as there is a traffic warden – she is very friendly and will help you pay if you have a problem! You can’t drive up to the doors of the Palacio – so try to park there if you can – there are quite a few places and it’s cheap to park (about 55c an hour for the periods when you have to pay). The room we had was large and comfortable, and we had a lush bath – very relaxing to lie in a huge bath when you have been sightseeing. The bed is comfortable, with a long thin pillow (a small bolster) – you may want to ask for more pillows. Our room had windows which looked onto the hall. My favourite thing about the whole hotel is the large wooden carved ceiling by reception – it is stunningly beautiful – and with all the other features of the hotel, just makes it an amazing place to stay and experience – with this hotel, you will definitely remember it as an experience, whether you were most impressed by the six hundred-year-old ceiling, the large staircase or the hall with all its arches on all floors. We will definitely come back to Baeza, just to stay in this hotel!

Breakfast was good Spanish style not hot but everything fresh and tasty The ancient house is fabulous When we arrived the owners son was having a birthday lunch, we were immediately invited.

I have no criticism at all