In a 17th century mansion, in the beautiful, historic heart of Granada, this hotel has ... more
been sympathetically renovated, offering modern comforts while retaining the building’s stunning traditional charm.The hotel is situated in Plaza Nueva, deep in Gran...
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Advantages: A unique and quaint hotel... Disadvantages: Lacking a few mod-cons...
We stayed in this hotel for a few days while on a little tour of the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico, including visits to Cancun (don't bother), Playa del Carmen & Cozumel (much better) and the amazing ancient Mayan ruins at Uxmal, Chitzen Itza and Tulum. (I'll try and get round to reviewing all these later...)
We arrived by taxi from Merida airport (a short journey), having flown in from Cancun, where we had arrived in Mexico the day before, and were delighed with what we found, a massive improvement of the brash touristy-ness of Cancun !
The Casadel Balam Hotel was formerly the family home of Fernando Barbachano Peon, pioneer of Mexican tourism. A blend of Mexican tiles, terracotta and wrought iron, it has a small pool in a walled courtyand, complete with a stone carved fountain and tropical plants, a restaurant and bar, along ...
Advantages: Beautiful city, good transport links. Disadvantages: Not much English spoken by locals
To get to Granada in Andalucia, the cheapest thing to do is score a cheap flight off the internet to traditional loud-mouthed Brit destination, Malaga ;-) and then hop on a cheap as cheap can be coach down to Granada for just eight euros. To do this, simply get on the number 19 bus at Malaga airport, which will take you to the bus station, then ask at the ticket office for Granada. Very easy.
Once in Granada, a number of options are open to you. Sta travel (evil swines) will tell you there are no hostels in Granada, and will sell you one for Madrid (thanks guys). Run a mile, and when you get to Granada, just hop in a taxi and say "una hostal, por favor". They will cost around fifteen euros per night and are sufficient for your needs.
You'll need to eat once there, so the first thing I recommend is wandering over to the plaza ...
Sugarlily83 19.01.2004
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Granada (Spain)
Advantages: A five-star stay? Disadvantages: ?with just three-star facilities
simplicity often trumps ritzy ostentation. Attentive service matters, but nothing is nastier than the kind of smarmy obsequiousness that always seems to mask a sneer. And so on. Maybe it's simply down to that indefinable essence known as character or personality.
These inconsequential musings are prompted by my trying to pinpoint what it was about the Casa San Blas at Cusco that I liked so much. The hotel is certainly not without its limitations and even its failings, but it's a nevertheless a charming and delightful place to stay. Let's try to summarise what it has to offer.
* Location *
The Casa San Blas is situated just a few minutes' walk from Cusco's Plaza de Armas (central square), and is therefore convenient for all the main sights of the ancient Inca capital, such as the Qorikancha (Sun Temple), the Cathedral ...
Product Information for "Casa Del Pilar, Granada" »
Product details
Long Name
Casa Del Pilar
Type
Hotel
Street
Hospital De Santa Ana, 12 - 2º
Address
Hospital De Santa Ana, 12 - 2º, 18009 Granada, Andalusia, Spain
City
Granada
Country
Spain
Post Code
18009
County
Andalusia
Continent
Europe
Avg Price
47.62
Manufacturer's product description
In a 17th century mansion, in the beautiful, historic heart of Granada, this hotel has been sympathetically renovated, offering modern comforts while retaining the buildingâs stunning traditional charm.The hotel is situated in Plaza Nueva, deep in Granadaâs ancient heart, just 10 minutes from the Alhambra and AlbayzÀn, Granadaâs Moorish neighbourhood and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The privileged location means the hotel is ideally situated for visiting all of the cityâs many magnificent monuments and for exploring Granadaâs historic soul.The well-equipped, contemporary accommodation includes all kinds of modern comforts and facilities, including free ADSL internet access. There is a superb restaurant on-site and a beautiful, traditional Granada-style inner courtyard, with a fountain and plants. Relax and enjoy a coffee or a drink in the evening and soak up the pleasant atmosphere.
