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Wednesday, December 27, 2006

THE OLDEST HOTEL IN THE WORLD

Because Hotel NH Obradoiro is not located in the city center (it’s a 10-minute walk away), and because it has an international feel rather than a local one, next time I would stay at the Parador de Santiago de Compostela. This 5-star hotel is not only centrally located, but it’s elegant – and it has a ton of history. Did you know that it is considered too be the oldest hotel in the world? It began in 1499 as the Royal Hospital, giving shelter to travelers making their way to Santiago. It opened as a full-service hotel in 1959. Although I didn’t get to stay there, I peeked at the rooms and ate in the luxurious dining room. Parador de Santiago de Compostela, Pza. Do Obradoiro, 1. 15705. Rates start at €200 ($255). Santiago de Compostela , A Coruña; tel.: 34-981-58-22-00.