Pensión Berenguela — Hotel in Melide

On arrival while checking in with the receptionist the owner came along with 4 other traveler’s who arrived after us and butted in to attend them and left us standing in reception without any apology or explanation. ||||The room was clean however the air conditioner was turned off and the remote was not in the room and no access to air conditioning. This made the room feel closed in and the bedding became very damp through the night... not impressed at all.||||We booked and paid for bed and breakfast which was supplied as I croissant with ham and cheese, butter and Jam and a couple of toasted slices of bread between us with I yoghurt each and coffee. Very very poor. No hot option offered at all... ||||I would not recommend this accommodation to anyone who wants to feel welcome. To date we have walked to Camino for 12 nights and this is the worst accommodation we have stayed in. We have stayed in some more basic accommodation however the people/staff always treat us with kindness, happiness and respect, excluding the Pension Berenguela.||||Do yourself a favour and give this...

We stopped here while on our Camino walk. The hotel was fine although a bit tired looking. It is down a short alley from the main street amidst a lot of construction. But it was very quiet and free from construction noise at night. Independently controlled heating/cooling in your room is a big plus - don't need to rely on the hotel deciding if they will have heat or not. Room was very clean. Staff very friendly. The cafe opens at 6 for an early start for your walk the next day. The town itself is tired and worn. Difficult to find a place interesting to eat (unless you are into pulpo which seems to be featured everywhere). We were glad to leave Melide and head on. Plenty of other towns along the Camino were quite beautiful and/or charming. Not...

Pension Berenguela exceeded all my expectations. Of particular note:

Ruth and Lara on reception who were warm and beyond accommodating with printing, where to eat and generally just joyful

Juan the masseuse who gave me the best massage of my life

The cafe to the left which I think is a Churreria (Churros shop) who gave me the best breakfast

*Check in is at Hotel Lux Melide, which is super easy to find and the pension just behind. Lara showed me & the room was immaculate, dark, great aircon. I met the cleaners and they were happy and smiley and working in a pair. Bravo to this place. You guys have it sorted and your staff...