Wow! What a diamond of a find was this hotel. Tucked away in the walled city part of Plasencia, thePalacio Carvajal Giron was such a surprise, in every way. The staff were superb; friendly, helpful, polite and the room was excellent, but the real surprise was the fact the building was the converted 15th Century home of a local aristocratic family. Although the walls throughout appear to be mainly the original stone, an incongruous warmth and cosiness pervades. A magnificent bed provides a wonderfully restful night's sleep, while the shower room and stone wash basin far exceed expectations. While the beautiful Cathedral is immediately behind the hotel, a short distance away, no more than 100 metres, is the Plaza Mayor, which hosts a selection of wonderful restaurants, each of which provides these most delicious dishes. The plethora of narrow streets emanating from the Plaza are home to a delightful range of boutiques and shops. All this complements even more the amazing Hotel Palacio Carvajal Giron.