This is one of the most memorable hotel stays I've ever had. It's mind-blowing to think that the house/hotel in which you're staying was built before Columbus discovered the Americas. It's also mind-blowing to open your eyes in the morning and see the Alhambra, then have the lit-up Alhambra serve as your night light at night. We stayed in room #15, which is the penthouse room known as the Mirador. The walk up to the Alhambra was absolutely gorgeous and took just 15 minutes. We were thinking of taking a taxi, but it would have taken longer so we just walked. Glad we did! Pleasant surprise: The breakfast was much nicer than we'd expected, and the basement room where it was served (all buffet style except for the made-to-order omelettes) was beautiful and lit by the sun coming through the above-ground window. The orange juice--like most orange juice in Andalucia--was freshly squeezed and absolutely delicious. There was a pot of heated milk behind the coffee pot so your coffee didn't get cold when you added milk. Warnings: (1) You may die trying to get there by car. We barely arrived in one piece when we drove into town after dark, in spite of the instructions provided by the hotel (which included a Google Maps link that only made sense if you clicked on it when you reached a specific location, not very helpful if you don't even know where you are). The streets are even more narrow than expected and extremely hilly. The street names on the corners of buildings are too small and hidden to be seen by drivers, as they were designed for pedestrians. Google Maps repeatedly got confused, at one point telling us to make an impossible 140-degree turn into what turned out to be a downhill staircase. So spend an hour *before* you leave for your trip looking at the Google Maps route provided by the hotel, looking at street views of every spot along the way and taking notes that you can follow instead of following Google Maps. (2) If you are in room #15 (and most likely any of the others), you are going to be taking a bath, not a shower. I wish I'd known this, as I would have run the bath ahead of time when I got up on that first chilly morning. There simply wasn't enough water pressure to keep water flowing up into the shower head, although the bath faucet and bathroom sink were just fine. …
We stayed for 4 nights and had a wonderful stay. The location is perfect for bars and restaurants and within a short walk up to the Alhambra. Also very close to the ‘little Morocco’ streets. Our room was quaint and had a wonderful view to the palace. The ‘new’ town is within 15 minutes walk also. There is limited parking outside which you need to pre-book. We had breakfast which was simple and the lovely lady made us tasty omelettes or fried eggs on request. All the staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We walked to the Sacromonte district which had wonderful views. We loved Granada and would recommend.
We stayed in the Mirador Room which, although not very large, was beautifully designed and appointed, with an amazing view of the Alhambra and surrounding hills. The hotel itself is a lovely building with a central courtyard. Getting there by car was an *adventure* involving VERY narrow streets but once we parked alongside the hotel we could walk to everything we could want. Victor at the front desk was so professional and helpful as he answered our questions, offered suggestions and made us dinner reservations. Overall a wonderful experience, and we would happily stay here again.
A 14 room hotel that reminded of the Rhiad’s of Morocco with a central courtyard with rooms running off the surrounding balconies. Our room on the second floor was quiet and while it didn’t have views of Alhambra, it was perfect for our 3 night stay. As other reviews note, it’s located on the edge of the popular tourist strip up a short laneway so it’s fairly quite but very close to some great restaurants, the main plazas and perhaps a 15 minute walk to Alhambra entrance (tho it’s a steep walk up from the central plaza-taxis and buses can take the sting out of the walk up there). Spotless clean with smallish rooms but we managed for our 3 night stay Friendly helpful staff and detailed directions provided to get to the hotel through some convoluted old city streets Would definitely stay here again if we visit Grenada…
We stayed in a 2nd floor “executive” room for 3-nights in late April at the Hotel Casa Morisca in Granada (€186). It was an atmospheric hotel with a central courtyard, the rooms entered off balconies and stairs around its perimeter (there was also a small elevator). It was nicely located on a side street just off the river, with a number of restaurants, bars, tourist shops and mini-grocery markets a few steps away. It was also convenient to the Alhambra and Albaicin's old town, although both were an invigorating 15-20 min climb up either side of the valley. Granada centro, with its cathedral and Arab baths, was a 15 min walk along the pedestrian-friendly riverfront street. Our east-facing room was a bit small, but reasonably lit by a window and a pair of doors opening onto a tiny balcony (we needed to remove the little metal chairs to actually stand on the balcony, and strain our necks for a glimpse of the E end of the Alhambra). The room was furnished with a king bed with side tables, a small table & chairs, a cabinet with mini-refrigerator and coffee fixings, small wall-mounted TV, and a closet with a safe. The bathroom was reasonable in size, with a single sink and bathtub/shower. Not much else to say about the hotel – it had a small courtyard with chairs at the back, and offered breakfast at €14 per person (we didn't try it). Overall, it was comfortable, conveniently located, but struck me as a bit overpriced for what was delivered.…
I just stayed three nights in Casa Morisco. It is a Casa Morisca is in a good location at one end of the Albaicin, with restaurants around and the Alhambra towering above. The hotel is not luxurious but very clean with good wifi and very helpful staff. I would try to select your room, if possible, before you get there. While some rooms might have towering views of the Alhambra, our ground floor room had a view of the car park and was next to the front door. Therefore some bangs in the morning but overall rather quiet. We did not have breakfast, but for far less than 30 Euros a couple I can assure you that you can have an excellent breakfast at places around the hotel.
My wife and I stayed here in 2006 and loved it then. On returning to Granada sixteen years later we though we should stay there again. So glad we did. The location is perfect not only for the Alhambra, but also for the lovely warren of the streets of the Albaicin. It is also an easy walk into the main area of the city (Cathedral etc) and there is no shortage of excellent restaurants around. N.B. Allow plenty of time to get to the Alhambra by taxi as the one way system and the traffic is a nightmare. It would be a tough walk up the Alhambra (though do-able) but relatively easy coming back down. It is the perfect hotel for a short visit to a wonderful city, and is an ideal base from which to explore. Not perhaps somewhere to spend time in itself, as although there is a small courtyard (which we only found on leaving), there is no real communal room or bar. That shouldn't matter though, as one should be out sightseeing ! The room (room 11) was very comfortable and the breakfast (extra) was perfectly serviceable. We would definitely stay there again and would hope not to leave it another sixteen years this time.…
A lovely boutique hotel in a fantastic position just below the Alhambra palace. The staff were lovely and very helpful. Room very comfortable. We took breakfast every day and the lovely lady chef made my husband a lovely tortilla/omelette every morning which he declared was delicious. Just make sure you get instructions from the hotel before you travel as once in Granada it is a warren of narrow streets.
I have spent one night here in this historic Hotel. There is Parking Space in front of the Hotel and it can be booked. Reaching the Hotel is not that easy but no problem with a good navigation system and tips from the Hotel. Advantage of this central hotel is that a car is not needed to explore Granada including Alhambra. The room was nice and clean with partial view of the Alhambra. The service was good and very personal. The breakfast was very good. For Lunch and Dinner there are plenty of restaurants in the neigbourhood. If I come back to Granada I will stay there again.
Casa Morisca is in an excellent location at the foot of the Albaicin, with restaurants all around and the Alhambra towering above. It's an easy walk along the Darro into the historic center of Granada, and a lovely if sometimes strenuous climb up the Cuesta del Rey Chico to the Alhambra. The hotel is not especially luxurious or deluxe, but the building is charming and quiet; the rooms are clean and nicely furnished; the beds are very comfortable; and staff are extremely friendly and helpful. A good breakfast is served in the vaulted cellar. All in all. good value and a good choice for a stay in Granada.
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