Fodor's Expert Review Gran Hotel La Perla

Pl. del Castillo 1, Pamplona, Navarre, 31001, Spain Fodor's Choice

The oldest hotel in Pamplona, where Ernest Hemingway conceived of his first novel, The Sun Also Rises, is a comfortable and conservative hotel with some early-20th-century accents such as velvet bergères and ornate headboards. Hemingway watched the running of the bulls from room 201 in 1924. 

PROS

  • staff are well-versed in history of the property
  • even entry-level rooms are spacious
  • good soundproofing

CONS

  • hasn't been renovated since 2007
  • prices triple during San Fermín
  • no pool, gym, or spa

QUICK FACTS

Hotel
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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 94-822--3000

HOTEL DETAILS

44 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast