Excellent place to stay if visiting Granada/Alhambra but a car is definitely required...although I think there is bus that you can catch from the main street which is at the bottom of a hill. 5 minute drive to alhambra and 10 min drive to central granada. Just park in one of the many garages. free parking at the hotel.

We were given a twin room although requested a double room during the booking. We were told that the double rooms were booked and none available. We only saw one other family there during our stay, so not sure what to make of that...maybe they only have one double room. We just combined our twin beds.

otherwise the staff was friendly and very helpful. Room was exceptionally clean and very well kept. Beds were comfortable. The TV was outdated and no english channels. The view from the balcony was fabulous... very quiet and peaceful location with views of the mountains. They do have a pool but was covered.

Breakfast was limited in the morning and not much variety.

I wish they had a computer terminal in the lobby with free internet for guests that do not carry a laptop with them.

This hotel is a charming jewel-toned property on the outskirts of Granada in a tranquil residential setting with beautiful views of the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. I had the wonderful serendipity while making my reservation of chatting online with the owner, Jesús, who had previously lived in my home town of Seattle and who speaks perfect English. Although I do speak Spanish, this made the whole process much simpler. An additional unexpected perk was that Jesús and I met for drinks one evening and he showed me around Granada.

The hotel itself is intimate and lovely. My room and bath were very spacious and comfortable with all the expected amenities. In the morning there was a buffet breakfast served in the spacious dining room which also has a fireplace, sofas, a television and a bank of windows that overlook a small patio, the pool and the mountains beyond.

The staff (mostly family members along with Jesús) were all very friendly and accommodating. They provided wonderful assistance in helping me to obtain a ticket for the Alhambra, bus directions, restaurant recommendations, taxis, etc. Between my Spanish skills and their English skills we had no trouble communicating.

The one important thing to understand about the hotel is that it is not located in the city of Granada. It is in an outlying town which requires taking a bus or taxi to get into town. I would recommend a taxi, unless you are in good physical shape and enjoy walking, because the route to the hotel from where the bus stops requires climbing a very steep hill. Personally, I welcomed the exercise to help work off the calories from all of the delicious food and drink I was consuming.

If you are in the mood for a special, elegant dining experience be sure to ask the front desk about the restaurant located in the small town where the hotel is located. I can't recall the name but the ambiance was eclectic and inviting and the food was delicious. I actually walked to the restaurant from the hotel; however, once again I would only recommend that if you are physically fit and enjoy a decent hike. Otherwise, it's just a short taxi ride away.

Just a short ride away from the Alhambra and the centre of Granada, this pretty hotel offers great comfort and relaxation, with a lovely view of the surrounding hills from the terrace, which leads to a pool (a rare find in Granada) and manicured gardens. The friendly staff of this family-run establishment are always available to help and the rooms are comfortable and very well designed. The hotel organised our flamenco evening in town and got us the tickets to the Alhambra. My partner tried the massage service, and was very happy with it. If you are staying here try to save at least one evening to eat in the hotel's restaurant, the food is very good and the wine card very decent. Definitely good value for money.

We staying at the Cerro del Sol and had a fabulous time in Granada. The staff were very friendly in explaining about the best strategy of getting into the Alhambra. The rooms were very cute and charming. From the website, it seems like each room has it's own personalized feel. We only saw our room and it was very nice, clean and with plenty of space. I definitely recommend this hotel to visitors travelling through Andalucia for a stop in Granada for a few days.