My wife and I stayed at Hotel Carlos V over New Year. The hotel is fairly well-located, about 10 minutes’ walk from the Plaza Nueva and very convenient for the buses to the Alhambra and Albaicin, and the staff were extremely helpful and accommodating. There is free wifi available, though not (as is suggested online) extending to all the guest rooms – you have to bring your computer to the public spaces.

Unfortunately, our stay was let down by a room with a strong smell of damp. The bathrooms in this hotel are made as wet-rooms, and ours didn’t clear properly. Although we noticed a smell on arrival, we went out almost immediately, and by the time we realized (on returning late at night) that this was a serious problem it seemed too late to make a fuss. In fairness to the hotel, I should say that we didn’t give them the chance to react to and address the issue. It’s clear also that many others here have had excellent experiences with this hotel, and had it not been for the smell, we’d certainly have given it 4 or 5 stars. All in all – probably a good option at a good price, but if you notice a smell when you open the door, say something!

Hotel is within walking distance of Alhambra (nice gradual uphill walk about 30mins). A supermarket is located most conveniently right next door. It is also right next to a street full of tapas bars. Room was clean, but the cleaner was overzealous in applying a perfume room spray, such that we had to air the room out for a couple of hours.

I was kind of amazed at how nice this place was when I walked in to the lobby. I was expecting much less for the price we paid. We had a large balcony overlooking the cathedral which was cool. We consider getting food from the supermarket next door and having a picnic out there one night! The staff were very helpful and friendly. The spoke English fairly well. The location is good. Its right on the mini bus line to the main attractions and it is 1 block away from a major tapas bar street (Calle Navas). Overall a great experience staying there.

The room was clean, a reasonable size and in a good location. The reception staff were helpful. We didn't find it difficult to get there, but we checked it out using Google Streetview first and our sat nav definitely helped. Granada itself was really lovely. Would definitely recommend if you're on a budget.