Alhambra Palace Hotel: Reviews

splendid full of character!!

full of character hotel, an arab palace, what can I say?...spring the best time of the year to enjoy it!

Great for: Romance, Beds, Luxury

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what a disappointment!

On the plus side is the location, up away from the bustle of the city, close to the Alhambra Palace and gardens and with a wonderful view (provided you get a room at the front, overlooking the city). On the down side--- where to begin? Anything positive you may read about this place will have been written by or on behalf of the hotel itself. Fanciful claims that this is a luxurious hotel, one of the best in Europe etc etc -- DO NOT BELIEVE IT!! . OK, the entrance is grand, but beyond that, the place is a real disappointment. The bedrooms are pokey, the bathrooms are utilitarian, the decor is tired and shabby, the service is essentially "take it or leave it" and the food is bad (where else have you found an egg floating in the fruit juice dispenser at breakfast???). This place represents appalling value for money. If you're easily impressed and happy to waste your money--go ahead, book. Likewise , if your idea of heaven is fighting your way through hordes of shouting Spanish wedding guests who pack the place every weekend . Ditto if you like eating your overpriced, gruesome breakfast (luke warm meatballs, stale croissant, processed ham, powdered fruit juice--I kid you not!!) in a stuffy dining room in the company of geriatrics(amazingly, breakfast out on the terrace is strictly prohibited!!!). Otherwise, stay away!!!

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A dream come true!

This hotel has class, style and is simply wonderful! We can't understand the guy who said the rooms were more motel than hotel. We booked the junior suite for two adults and two kids and were absolutely delighted. The furniture,view, service and general atmosphere were more than wonderful. Drinks on the balcony of the bar overlooking the city were memorable. The staff were helpful but never "pushy", and even helped us to find a parcel service to ship a mirror back to Germany! The place isn't exactly cheap ( we paid around 360 Euros for the suite for one night, we are normal, average "Joe Bloggs" type of people and yes, we had to save for it!), but drinks etc. were a normal price. If you're going to visit the Alhambra, the hotel is in a perfect location, just down the road. There's a bus into town which takes about 5 mins. Take our advice and treat yourselves to one night at this place. It's an experience you'll never forget!

Great for: Romance, Families, Beds, Luxury

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I loved the Palace

I loved the outdoor terrace at The Palace for drinks and snacks in the evening, as well as coffee in the morning. It overlooks the city with a view of the mountains. The rooms were lovely and large. The front desk speaks English which is helpful. We parked our car and took taxis while staying there. The driving can be intimidating in Granada and there is no where to park and the streets are very narrow. Watch out for the motos (scooters) They are everywhere and don't watch where they go. They even drive around traffic by bypassing on the sidewalks. The Palace was worth the price we paid.

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Funky Town

The hotel looks like an arab mosque, I think so it would blend in with the near by Alhambra. The lobby is large and nice and offers drinks and light snacks. The rooms however are more motel than hotel. Thin towels and sheets and hard beds. TV's barely work, etc. With very limited choices in this gypsy inspired funky town, try the Parador San Francisco.

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