Exactly as expected. I took my wife for our first child free evening together to this Hotel. The Hotel Restaurant was recommended to us by friends (Bar Teatro - Torrequebrada) as having fantastic food, with this we decided to spend the night... read moreI took my wife for our first child free evening together to this Hotel. The Hotel Restaurant was recommended to us by friends (Bar Teatro - Torrequebrada) as having fantastic food, with this we decided to spend the night and relax. We were met in reception by a very welcoming lady who checked us in with minimal effort and escorted us to our room. Rooms are traditional Spanish (for me) no real Luxury so to speak but very clean and tidy non the less. We are in the Hills of Spain and not London City. I see people comment on no TV, this for us was a welcome omittance as we may have used it!! We headed to the bar and was attended to by Mathew, full credit to Mathew he was exceptional, he was honest about the wine selections he was also extremely attentive during our meal. The meal...... Well it was "Top Draw"! My wife has had the pleasure of many Michelin star restaurants and was very very impressed by the food and its presentation. We had a lovely evening. Suggestions to the management (and these are purely that). Better/extra pillows in the rooms. Hot Water, (we rushed out so didn't take the time to ask for the cold shower to be addressed - this let the room down for me sadly as I am very much in need of a warm powerful shower in the mornings. One... I took my wife for our first child free evening together to this Hotel. The Hotel Restaurant was recommended to us by friends (Bar Teatro - Torrequebrada) as having fantastic food, with this we decided to spend the night and relax.
We were met in reception by a very welcoming lady who checked us in with minimal effort and escorted us to our room.
Rooms are traditional Spanish (for me) no real Luxury so to speak but very clean and tidy non the less. We are in the Hills of Spain and not London City.
I see people comment on no TV, this for us was a welcome omittance as we may have used it!!
We headed to the bar and was attended to by Mathew, full credit to Mathew he was exceptional, he was honest about the wine selections he was also extremely attentive during our meal.
The meal...... Well it was "Top Draw"! My wife has had the pleasure of many Michelin star restaurants and was very very impressed by the food and its presentation.
We had a lovely evening.
Suggestions to the management (and these are purely that).
Better/extra pillows in the rooms.
Hot Water, (we rushed out so didn't take the time to ask for the cold shower to be addressed - this let the room down for me sadly as I am very much in need of a warm powerful shower in the mornings.
One issue, the flags on top of the tower look great but boy are noisy in the wind over night, many guests would have been very unhappy, I sleep sound and wife had earplugs so there was no need for us to make a fuss (plus not an easy fix at 3am!!)
Would we recommend to others? .... Yes
Would we come again?..... Already planning to!
The ambiance of the bar/restaurant and the views, great friendly staff, excellent food all make for a good evening.
Hotel would benefit from some minor tweaks to make a complete package overnight.
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Stunning retreat Beautiful entrance to an all round pleasing hotel. We were greeted cordially and although early the staff member looked after us well and got us to our room in no time - and what a room! Spacious, spotless, arabesque influence... read moreBeautiful entrance to an all round pleasing hotel. We were greeted cordially and although early the staff member looked after us well and got us to our room in no time - and what a room! Spacious, spotless, arabesque influence and with a terrace to die for! We woke facing the sunrise - the views were stunning.
Elliot, Victor & Diego were fantastic assets to the team running this show - smiling, friendly, helpful - thank you to each of them.
Food was served in one of several interesting seating areas - a limited menu but always beautifully presented and good quality.
Pool is indeed small, but we were lucky with beds.
There is a gentle quiet ambience about this serene retreat which the staff uphold.
Only tiny gripe, is I wish some of the guests would too! - Not the hotel's fault - but there are pools to divebomb in and holler to one another and there are pools not to - this is a not-to one! For grown-up, adults only please 🙂 More read less
Nice place and good views It’s a very old castle style hotel on the top of the hill. Really nice and creative in how the space is used. Small pool and a nice bar. Food is tasty in the bar and restaurant. Views are really... read moreIt’s a very old castle style hotel on the top of the hill. Really nice and creative in how the space is used. Small pool and a nice bar. Food is tasty in the bar and restaurant. Views are really great from all sides. Recommended More read less
Special birthday Just spent two nights at this wonderful hotel. The staff are second to none, cannot do enough for you. Always pleased to see you, very genuine people. Wonderful hotel, spectacular views wonderful atmosphere. Chose to eat at the hotel ,... read moreJust spent two nights at this wonderful hotel. The staff are second to none, cannot do enough for you. Always pleased to see you, very genuine people. Wonderful hotel, spectacular views wonderful atmosphere. Chose to eat at the hotel , the food was exceptional , and the service was great. A little fun getting up there as my sat Nav got a bit confused , took the very windy and steep drive. A bit of fun, wife didn’t like it much, that’s the road not the Hotel. Would definitely recommend the hotel especially for a special occasion.
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Excellent, as always. We booked the first available flight out of Blighty once we were allowed back in to Spain and the first thing we did when we arrived was book lunch at our favourite place. The food, as always, was first rate... read moreWe booked the first available flight out of Blighty once we were allowed back in to Spain and the first thing we did when we arrived was book lunch at our favourite place. The food, as always, was first rate and the service impeccable.
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Amazing meal Wow, we had my sons birthday meal at the restaurant at Castillo de Monda and I can safely say that it was one of the best experiences we have ever had. Amazing setting, great ambiance, excellent service and superb food... read moreWow, we had my sons birthday meal at the restaurant at Castillo de Monda and I can safely say that it was one of the best experiences we have ever had. Amazing setting, great ambiance, excellent service and superb food made it night to remember. This is a very special place and we'll be back - ASAP! read less
Fabulous Stay We stayed for one night during a visit to Spain. The room was lovely and the views fabulous. Due to Covid-19 we had to reserve a sun lounger by the pool but this wasn’t a problem. The staff were very... read moreWe stayed for one night during a visit to Spain. The room was lovely and the views fabulous. Due to Covid-19 we had to reserve a sun lounger by the pool but this wasn’t a problem. The staff were very friendly and spoke excellent English. I would definitely recommend a stay here. read less
Fabulous hotel, great location, friendly staff This hotel is now definitely open. It reopened after the lockdown on 18 June. We just spent a night there in Room 706. This is one of the "all the way"rooms which are not cheap but it s fabulous.... read moreThis hotel is now definitely open. It reopened after the lockdown on 18 June. We just spent a night there in Room 706. This is one of the "all the way"rooms which are not cheap but it s fabulous. Very spacious with beautiful tiles, good bathroom and the largest terrace I have ever come across in a hotel. My photos hopefully do it justice. The food is also excellent. We had dinner which for two vegetarians was delicious and breakfast was great too. The staff are some of the nicest people you could wish to meet. They also have a pool with some of the best views you could find. More read less
King and Queen of the castle A brilliant start to our tour of Andalucia. Staff were friendly and accommodating and we were treated to an upgrade that made us King and Queen of the castle. Good evening dinner and breakfast, although no milk for cereal /... read moreA brilliant start to our tour of Andalucia. Staff were friendly and accommodating and we were treated to an upgrade that made us King and Queen of the castle. Good evening dinner and breakfast, although no milk for cereal / coffee on day two. Best of luck with the Spanish state of alert. read less
