Hotel berhampiran Cueva de la Palombeira, Leon

Last January I had the wonderful fortune of stumbling upon this place… and what an experience it was! I found Domus Oncinae after having walked 18 days from Roncesvalles. I have completed the Camino de Santiago Francés seven times in the last 15 years and I know how difficult and unlikely it is to come upon something truly original in a journey as well established as the Camino, yet the people at Domus Oncinae have managed to do so, and they have done it in a great way. The place might seem unassuming at first, after all Domus Oncinae is located in a relatively discreet and less traveled variant of the Camino, in Oncina de la Valdoncina. Once you step inside, you realize this is a very different place unlike what you might have expected. Calling it a “rural house” or “a high end albergue” or “a fancier than usual hostal” would be a disservice to Domus. In a way, it is all of those things, but the owners and the staff have made it something much greater than the sum of its parts. For those Peregrinos who -just like me- have walked long for many days, it is an oasis of silence, peace, privacy, delicious food and the BEST mattress I have ever slept on while on the Camino (trust me, I have tried about 250 beds). For those starting in León, this could be the perfect way to transition between the noise of daily life onto their pilgrimage. The rooms and overall feeling are quite minimalist, yet nothing feels sparse, enpty or lacking. It is evident that Juan Salguero and his wife Fabiola, the proprietors, have carefully chosen every single detail, you can tell nothing has been left to chance. The food was traditional and elevated, as well as abundant, and I let the owner choose for me, a decision which I do not regret at all. One of the most unique aspects is their philosophy regarding technology and sustainability. From beautiful headboards made from the old structural beams and ancient farming tools beautifully displayed as art pieces in a museum, to the convenience of usb ports and opening the door to your room using an app, their electric vehicles and solar panels, this is not only a modern accommodation, this is a socially aware vision and a solid passion. I like to think that if the late Steve Jobs had ever decided to enter the hospitality industry, this is exactly what he would have created. I have plans to stay here again in the near future and I can’t wait to strap my boots on and make Domus Oncinae, once again, an oasis in my Camino.

Ha sido sin duda uno de los mejores hoteles en los que me alojado en Leon, y sin duda alguna volvere si el precio sigue como esta noche pasada 55€ . a 15 minutos andando del casco viejo y para volver pasadas las 12 noche 5€ d taxi, ye muy rentable. He pagado mas en hostales a 5 km. La unica pega k voy a poner, ye que el cafè del desayuno, malo no, peor. El resto del bufet muy bien. La habitacion un 10, la cama de matrimonio era pa parejes enfadaes, jajjajja. 2 metros. VOLVEREMOS, como el Real Oviedo

We arrived to our hotel and quickly dropped our luggage since we had a lot of things to do, when we came back very late at night we were quite dissapointed to see many details that would make this room feel like a 2 start hotel. Some dirt in the sheets, lots of dust under the bed, very old furniture, the bathroom door would not close, the bathtub would not drain appropriately. However, I went to complain early the next day and they told us that the hotel was under renovation and we would be moved to the renovated section. In this section the room was in perfect shape. We were told that we had paid less money for the room we chose. I answered that I didn't know there would be two very different categories in the same hotel, and that this should be make clear to any guests coming. My evaluation below is for the non-renovated area. The renovated area is quite nice. So my answers would all be excellent.

The Silken Luis de Leon is rated a four star hotel, but it certainly didn't feel like one. I travel a lot and always try to stay in four star hotels in Europe. The hotel restaurant is only open four days a week for two hours per day. The rooms do not have complimentary water bottles nor do they have coffee machines. There is complimentary coffee in the lobby, but only after 11:30 a.m.. There is no conditioner nor body lotion, and no feather pillows, ie. the hotel lacks all the amenities that I would expect in a four star hotel. I will say that my room was clean and comfortable, but then that is what I would have expected in a three star hotel also. I guess my peeve is that the hotel provides none of the amenities that I would have expected in a four star hotel...

Estuvimos súper bien, además las personas que nos atendieron muy amables y correctas! El buffet de desayuno es muy correcto y completo y eso también gusta cuando (como yo) el desayuno es una de las comidas fuertes del día. La habitación súper limpia! El aparcamiento muy bien, pues hay párking de pago al lado o zona de aparcamiento en la calle, para las dos opciones. Así que, aunque no es muy céntrico, calidad precio un 10!

Stayed for two nights after two weeks walking the Camino. It was our best accommodation of the trip, a large room with a good shower and air conditioning. Breakfast was quite plentiful with fruit, cereal and eggs. The hotel is in the old town and quite close to the cathedral, however the central location means there are lots of bars and restaurants, and we could hear the noise from the street until after 1am on the Friday and even later on the Saturday. Overall though a good hotel, with a restaurant that looked really good, but unfortunately was booked up during our stay.

From the moment I walked in the door during my Camino, Carmen at the front desk was brilliant. My room was not ready but she made me feel at home and she has been a great help in providing information about the local area, restaurants, etc. The hotel itself is very nice with spacious rooms and a great bathroom. Just what I needed after a week on the Camino. Highly recommended.

the hotel is very well located, close to the Cathedral and main places to visit in Leon, but the best is the staff, very professional and kind. The rooms are nice, clean and confortable!!! Tripadvisor should reduce the requirement of 200 characters! that's too much for free!!!!!

Hemos ido a celebrar el aniversario de boda recordando que hace 10 años estuvimos allí. Hemos cogido la experiencia romántica y ha sido muy bonita y emocionante. La atención del personal ha sido fantástica y el desayuno inmejorable , no faltaba de nada. La única pega es que nos llovió bastante.