Parador De Ronda, RondaParador De Ronda in Ronda, Spain has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 5 hotels we score in Ronda. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.5, Agoda 3.8. Rooms from about $211 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the historic centre of Ronda, this four-star hotel occupies the former town hall. It sits next to the Puente Nuevo bridge and Plaza de España, overlooking the El Tajo gorge. The property contains 78 large rooms, several of which include private balconies. Guests can use the seasonal outdoor swimming pool or dine on traditional Andalusian food in the on-site restaurant. The hotel suits travellers interested in local history and architecture. While the building is historic, the interior design is modern. One limitation is that the outdoor pool is only available during certain seasons.What stands out

Views of the El Tajo gorge

Spacious guest rooms

On-site Andalusian restaurant

Central historic location

Watch out for

Seasonal outdoor pool

Some decor requires updating

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