The Sun Hotel

Ok experience for a couple of nights. Bedding was quite worn—cheap polyester pillows and duvet that were a bit ick. We expected noise in city centre so that was ok for us. Shower doesn’t work at all. And water runs cold before you can fill the large bathtub. So we ended using a plastic bottle! The guy on arrival showed us which knob to turn, but it actually doesn’t work. The thread is probably worn and needs replacing as water doesn’t divert. Also bathtub and sink need the drains clearing as very slow running. Just a bit tired but I guess we should have paid more.

Small hotel located upstairs from the el sold tapas restaurant. I had a standard double, the pilgrims room whilst fine for one would be too small for 2. However the room had a real bed, not a divan so storage space under the bed. Room contained a small cupboard with a safe. Also in room was a hairdryer and minibar. This was useful to keep food in. Whilst the hotel does not serve breakfast formally, instead there are packets of cereal and bowls with fresh milk. Bathroom is a shower room, plenty of hot water. Towels too small. Stayed a Saturday night and it was noisy but hotel is in the middle of the centre, surrounding area has lots of bars and restaurants. Location around the corner from cathedral, walking distance to tourist attractions.

The uniqueness and history of this hotel when combined with the service and friendliness of the staff cannot be overstated. The rooms have been "renovated" whilst retaining all the character of the original and are comfortable and provide everything one needs. I stayed in the Cathedral Room and was charmed by the maze of winding stairs and changes in floor levels as I was lead to the top of the building. I was warned that the retention of the historic windows could lead to noise transmission from the street below. They were not wrong. However, a small price to pay for the historic vibe of the place. The unexpected El Sol tapas bar was delightful and the food the best Spanish cuisine I've had outside Spain.

Had a very comfortable 3 night stay at the Sun Hotel, that is full of character and very clean, which is priority for me when booking a hotel stay. The breakfast was very tasty and plentiful, offering choices of Full English, Vegetarian or cereal. Waiter was also happy to provide toast/jam/fruit with the cereal that I requested on one of the mornings. Location is perfect, short stroll to high street and around the corner from Cathedral - loved hearing the church bells ringing ! Had dinner at the Tapas restaurant on our last night, so glad we did as the dishes were amazingly tasty and very reasonably priced for the large portions. A big thankyou to Jerry the Chef for the recommendations. I would not hesitate to recommend the hotel and restaurant to my friends and family and hope to go back there one day.

We spent four nights at the Sun Hotel and had a wonderful stay there. We stayed in the Cathedral room which was charming and comfortable. The owners, who also run the tapas restaurant El Sol(which is also fabulous!) were extremely nice and helpful. I wholeheartedly recommend this hotel and restaurant. I would certainly stay there again.