Arcea Gran Hotel Pelayo

The staff were really welcoming and polite although we spoke very little Spanish. The cafeteria was great for a coffee and quick snack. The main restaurant was absolutely awesome and a must do if you’re staying a couple of nights, the steak was one of the best as was the lamb.

Beautiful hotel with lots of grandeur. Best location to move around from in Covadonga and the lakes. The staff very friendly.

The location was great, beds were comfortable. Beautiful hotel and interior. The room we were in looked pretty new, with nice furniture. We were happy it included a refrigerator. Buses to the parks are walking distance and location couldn't be better to explore the church. Friendly hosts. There is a cafeteria on the 1st floor if you want simple sandwiches and drinks.

The hotel is perfectly located next to the basilica and the shrine (if thats your thing). its only a short drive, either by car or by bus to Cangas de Onis which is a lively town with plenty of good rerstaurants. The hotel is old but is totally in character with the area - anything more modern would stand out (check out the new builds behind the hotel!) The restaurant food was good albeit limited and the staff suffered from a lack of numbers but on the main were good and friendly. Main down side was - the basilica bells! LOL! Especially the 5:45pm ones!!!

We had inadvertently booked an attic room -- which I would not recommend -- but thanks to Cristina at the reception desk we were offered a far better room for a very modest supplement, despite arriving at the busiest time of year, just before Asturias Day (September 8). The hotel is atmospheric and redolent of a different era. Close to the shrine of La Santina for those of a religious persuasion, and perfectly placed for a trip to the Lakes for those who prefer a walk in the mountains.