Reviewed by Nikki Tinto and Frances Bernon
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HOTEL SAN GABRIEL - REVIEW
Tucked down a side street in Ronda's charming historical quarter, the Hotel San Gabriel is a beautiful 18th century townhouse with bags of character. Following a fire about 20 years ago, the Perez family carefully restored the building retaining many period features, while adding a few extras such as the huge wooden staircase bought from the old town hall. Originally their family home, they first opened the doors to paying guests in the late 1990s. Chandeliers, family portraits, stag's heads, carved wooden beds and an exquisite salon create a stately Spanish splendour. But it's small scale and friendly owners ensure a welcoming and cosy atmosphere.
The piece de resistance is San Gabriel’s own miniature cinema where you can sink into plush velvet seats (originally from Ronda's theatre), watch old black and white movies or the latest DVD thriller accompanied by the sound of snooker cues hitting home on the nearby pool table. Other features include a pretty interior courtyard, cafe and cellar bar. |
