Located a few minutes walk from the Alhambra, this property provides first class facilities and service. The reception staff, housekeeping and the restaurant and bar staff provided attentive service. Our room was spacious, clean, well appointed and offered a terrific view of the city and the Sierra Nevada mountains. It was one of the better places we stayed in our two week tour of southern Spain.More
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This was the first hotel on our grand Andalucia tour. We chose it because it was near Alhambra Palace and it had the perfect name. Approaching the building from the airport, you see only the back and it isn't impressive at all. Just a really large brown building that is bigger than anywhere else in the city.
But inside the lobby is really beautiful. It's like being in the Alhambra itself as it's all tiles and intricate carvings. Actually it reminded my wife and I of Morocco more than Spain as we had seen similar designs in the nice hotels of Morocco.
The views from the hotel room is also beautiful as you can see the city and also the Sierra Nevada, which is right now at its most beautiful with the snow. So we were very lucky.
However with these grand hotels, it really is hit and miss. The best ones have the grand feeling and it is partnered with equally grand service. Meanwhile, most of the ones we have stayed in (we have a soft spot for old-fashioned grand hotels) do have that atmosphere of elegance that modern hotels just cannot come close to, but they also lack a lot in terms of service.
This was our experience with Alhambra Palace. The service was rather poor and even snobbish, which was a surprise as we were hotel guests and not just tourists coming in to take photos. When we sat in the lobby for a drink, too, it took forever to get a waiter to come and serve us. This was too bad as the hotel is beautiful and you really feel you are in Granada.
Bear in mind though that this hotel is at the top of a hill so you will need a car or taxi to go anywhere as there are few things to do and see aside from the Alhambra nearby. There was way more traffic than we expected in Granada too.
Nevertheless, this is considered one of the best hotels in the city center. We checked out some other hotels nearby and no others came close to this hotel.
Thank you for sharing your review with us and the great community of Tripadvisor users. Thank you also for your kind comments about our lobby, elegant rooms. Also about our decoration inspired by the Alhambra and views from the room to Granada and Sierra Nevada.
We regret that the bar service was slow and we take note of your observation.
Regarding our location, 800 meters from the center of Granada, there is an efficient public minibus service every 10 minutes right at the entrance of the hotel, so access to the center is easy and fast.
We hope to see you again and appreciatte personally for your comment.
Kind regards
A first rate hotel in a perfect location. Staff throughout the hotel are possibly the best I have come across in any of the many hotels I have stayed in around the world. The terrace is a fabulous venue for cocktails, or for lunch and the decor and service transport will transport you back to a time of elegant ‘grand tour’ travel.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated. It makes us happy and means a lot to us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We wish to see you again very soon and thank you personally.
Located very close to The Alhambra Palace, this hotel of the same name is just beautiful. Historic property that has been very sympathetically upgraded to meet the needs of 21st Century guests. The public areas are beautifully and the terrace is a great place for drinks/ lunch. The views are stunning both during the day and after dark. - it overlooks the city down below.
Staff were delightful in all areas of the Hotel. It is a lovely walk down into the Cities Plaza Nueva. Whilst it is a steep walk back up to the Hotel, taxis are very reasonable.
Thank you for your nice review. We look forward to host you again soon!
We only had one day and night here but it was excellent
Our room and the terrace had panoramic views
Or room was elegant and comfortable
Special mention of reception staff(young man with perfect English -he had spent time in Huddersfield!)
He gave us perfect instructions and tips on how best to cram it all in to our short stay
We followed his instructions and saw nearly everything!
and he even popped out to help us from going out of town the wrong way the next morning
Valet parking. -such a relief,,!
Thank you for your beautiful review. We really look forward to host you again soon!
Great hotel with very nice, multilingual and professional staff. Hotel has a interesting history and welcomed some special guests.
Very high hygiene standard. We booked a very nice deluxe room with great beds and nice bathroom area. Just 10-15 minutes from the Alhambra and Albayzin quarter. Enjoy a drink on the terrace with a great view over the city.
Food is good.
Thank you very much for your beautiful review. We hope to see you again soon!
