Granada Hotels

Premium location, premium prices

Advantages: Great location, good food, good level of comfort
Disadvantages: Not for the budget traveller, service variable

...were the sole criterion, the Alhambra Palace Hotel would be top of the list - right opposite the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Alhambra in Granada, Andalucia, Spain. The Alhambra itself is the old fortress and palace complex of the Moorish kings until captured by King Ferdinand in 1492, and is now the number one tourist attraction in Spain. The hotel has much more to offer than its impressive location. The interior of the hotel tries to evoke ...
...actually get views of the Alhambra itself. The views from the terrace bar are impressive nonetheless, with glimpses of snow on the mountain tops when I was there at the end of April. The rooms seem to vary in size, but none of them are small. They are all modern, with air-conditioning and great bathrooms. One word of warning though is to ask not be too near the lifts, which have to be the noisiest of their kind in any place where I have stayed. A ...

lobourse 13.06.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Alhambra Palace Hotel, Granada

A luxurious bolthole in an historic location

Advantages: Luxurious surroundings, attentive staff, historical location
Disadvantages: Thin walls

...of the hotel. The AC Palacio Santa Paula is, like other AC hotels, very modern. However, this one is cleverly built adjoining the courtyard of a 16th Century convent and the two styles are beautifully married together. The restaurant, gym facilities and bar are in the old part. As you listen to the soothing sound of the fountain and admire the original frescoes, it's hard to believe there's a bustling city centre so close. The view from the glass ...
...Granada is quite breath-taking. The hotel is situated very close to the cathedral and walking distance from the Alhambra and the narrow streets of the Moorish Albacin Quarter. Having arrived so late, we then opted for 24hour room service. We shared the Santa Paula special burger, a fairly typical European home-made burger with different salad leaves and dressings. Not exactly what you expect from a 5-star hotel, but just perfect after our last ...

kazbo 27.02.2006 · Read full review
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Review of AC Palacio de Santa Paula - Granada Hotels

the perfect hotel for getting around Granada

Advantages: very central
Disadvantages: some rooms without views

...restaurants. We selected the Melia Granada as there was a promotion going on and we grabbed it at only €40 per night for a twin room. Our 3 night stay proved that it was the right choice being a city hotel within easy reach of everything, shops, restaurants and sights. It was easy to get to- we were pleasantly surprised to discover how simple it was to get the coach with pre- allocated seats, from Malaga to Granada and then a short taxi ride from ...
...simple- we were given a room, unfortunately with no view but the next day they changed our room to one with a distant view of the Alhambra. The room was large with pleasing décor.ng. It looked spotless and the added bonus was that I could use my laptop with free internet connection. The bathroom was well stocked with all the usual toiletries, large luxurious white towels which were changed daily ( with the sheets with daily room clean) and a bath ...

omega7 27.10.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Melia Granada, Granada