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.

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.

Stayed here as part of a tour group. It is a beautiful, historic hotel in the heart of the city with a rooftop terrace overlooking the city. Rooms look over courtyards and are nicely appointed. Wifi is available throughout the hotel and the staff very friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet is nice but ordering an omelet takes time. Our room had issues: when you first entered the smell of chemicals is almost overwhelming. The door would only open with a key, the door handle just turned. The room was cold and we had to ask for extra blankets. Also the room was not noise proof, with people passing just outside the door were easily heard into the evening. A very nicely appointed hotel but needs some improvements.