Akla Hotel Palacio Torre de Ruesga

Nestled away in a little town is a quiet oasis. The grounds are decorated with hydrangeas and other flowers. The beds were comfortable, the kids slept downstairs where the air was colder and we were upstairs in a giant king bed. I felt like a princess in this castle. It was exactly what I was looking for on our trip between cities. The staff were friendly and welcoming.

Stunning inside and out, very comfortable and with super friendly staff. Very good quality food in the restaurant for breakfast and dinner! The hotel has retained lots of original features indoors and out - from fresco paintings to brickwork, stonework, and flag floors. There are multiple sitting rooms and drawing rooms including a library, billiards room and art gallery. We had two superior suites. These were excellent: spacious, comfortable and well furnished. It's worth noting there is no lift with all access to rooms via the wide stone staircase. Disabled access may be possible to the garden Room bungalows. The grounds include a pool and hot tub which we didn't use but look super. Would absolutely stay here again!

The main building magnificent and the setting is beautiful, but reception was not particularly welcoming and the rest of the place is a bit soulless with something of a resort vibe. Bungalow rooms were comfortable but had a smell of drains / stale refrigerator. Dinner was ok but quite basic for the price. Breakfast was decent.