Parador Santa Maria la Real

Beautiful colonial hotel. From the terrace, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the white city of Sucre. Highly recommended.

Stunning property, an 18th or 19th century Spanish style mansion converted to a boutique hotel. It’s just a couple of blocks from the main square. The guest rooms surround open tiled courtyards on three levels. The hotel is full of period piece furniture & ornaments. The two most outstanding part of the hotel is the main restaurant in the basement which is like a large wine cellar / museum exquisitely furnished. The food on offer is also very good quality. And the other outstanding feature is the cocktail bar on the roof with 360 degree views around Sucre but it’s quite a climb up. Sadly the guest rooms do not live up to the rest of the hotel. The rooms are large but pretty average in finishes & comfort. Could well do with a makeover. The bathroom with a bath / shower is out of the 80’s although the shower has plenty of hot water. Breakfast on offer is also pretty average with a small selection of hot & cold dishes including an omelette station. However it is well worth staying here for its convenient location & to just to enjoy the overall property.

Unquestionably the nicest hotel in Sucre and located one block from the main square. Hands down the best in town. It has an incredibly beautiful interior as you would expect from a UNESCO World Heritage site and it is constantly being rehabilitated and upgraded. The cellar bar is only exceeded by the rooftop bar that provides incredible views of the city and the surrounding mountains. Sunset at the rooftop bar is a local favorite. Breakfasts and guest services are what you would expect from a 5 star hotel and doesn't disappoint.

We had a master suite which was huge! Everywhere is filled with paintings and antiques. The cellar restaurant is very grand with an excellent menu and wine list although wines are not priced. The roof top bar has wonderful views, lots of cocktails, good menu and service plus you can reserve a table here as well as in the formal restaurant. Staff were very helpful and laundry was returned on the day we put it in. Good hot and cold breakfast buffet. Just a couple of things: the bathroom could really do with modernising the shower, and oddly for a 5 star hotel there were no bathrobes, slippers or hair dryer. Maybe I could have asked for a hairdryer.

We spent two nights in this lovely, historic property two weeks ago. The staff, especially the proprietor and bartender (Rene?), made our visit very welcoming and comfortable. It's not every property where you are greeted by the proprietor, and he was visible throughout our stay, clearly proud of his fine establishment. The decor is very well suited to the history of the building, and the small museum in the basement is a hidden treasure. One afternoon, we spent a few hours in the bar. The bartender offered a tour of the basement, including the meeting rooms and artifacts, while he also served us drinks and snacks. He was very thoughtful and attentive, and he was especially patient with our very poor Spanish. Breakfast consisted of a nice variety of fruits, breads, meats and cheeses. The omelet station was an unexpected bonus. The breakfast host was very friendly and helpful. Our room (206) faced an air shaft but was very quiet. The bed was somewhat worn, but the antique-style furnishings were beautiful and made us feel like we were staying in a much more expensive hotel. There was no shortage of hot water or water pressure in the large shower. The location of the hotel, one block from Sucre's main plaza, is ideal. Many of Sucre's sights and restaurants are within a very short walk of the hotel. The area felt very safe, even at night. We would definitely recommend this hotel, and we will certainly stay here when we return to Sucre.