Like so many , we wanted a room with a view of the gorge.

We paid for the most expensive room ( about 340 euros per night without parking), presuming that this, along with our multiple e mail requests , would ensure we would get a room with a view of the gorge.

We were astonished to be put into a room with a view of the parking lot, or as the hotel front desk puts it " the parking lot and the outside wall of the bullring". When I expressed our disappointment the front desk informed me there was nothing that they could do, as all the rooms with a view were taken.

We agree with the comments about arrogant , disinterested waiters in the dining room.

Unless you get a written guarantee of a room with a view , and if you really want to stay here, opt for a cheap room.

Else you can expect disinterested shrugs of the shoulder and attitude to resolve your concerns.

Three of us stayed in the Parador two weekends ago for one night. We had two rooms that overlooked the swimming pool and the Puente Nuevo. The location of the Parador on the edge of the Tajo gorge is fantastic. The town of Ronda itself is a wonderful, lively town, with lots of buzz. It is also a good shopping town. There are two things that detract from making the Parador excellent: the head waiter and the swimming pool area. The Restaurant food was truly excellent and served by a wonderful waiter. Unfortuantely, the head waiter was one of the most arrogant, indifferent and discourteous head waiters I have ever come across. I think it must have been that he didn't really like guests coming into his reataurant on a Sunday night!!!!! He made us feel as if we were disurbing his life! Having showed us to the table and taken our order, he never came near us again to ask if everything was OK etc. There were no pleasantries or courtesies demonstrated to us, his guests. What is it about some of these head waiters? Do they not realise who pays their wages? It is us the customers!!!!
The swimming pool is in a great location just beside the gorge. What a pity that there is only one sun umbrella! What a pity too that the surrounding gardens look in need of a makeover! No changing rooms, toilets etc at the pool. Also, no pool bar.
These may sound like petty gripes. But, when I'm paying top prices, I expect top service and surroundings.

This hotel is right on the edge of a gorge in the beautiful small town of Ronda. Views are incredible and it is worth the extra price to be on the "view" side of the hotel. The pool is small but refreshing and it was fun to lie on a beach chair at the pool while enjoying the view into the gorge and beyond. The room was nicely decorated and comfortable. We ate at restaurants in town rather than at the hotel.

Stayed here for 1 night, a Superior room (223) you have read the all the reviews. The hotel itself, just another nice 4 star hotel, but the views!!!!! They are superb. Treat yourself, we are only here once.