Hospes Palacio de los PatosvsParador de Granada
Hospes Palacio de los Patos and Parador de Granada are both recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Parador de Granada scores slightly better than Hospes Palacio de los Patos. Parador de Granada ranks #1 in Granada with recommendations from 11 sources such as Concierge, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
Hospes Palacio de los Patos Show All Reviews
Solarillo de Gracia, 1, 18002 Granada
From $105/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"When to go: The cusp of spring, when the flowers are first out.
Which room to book: No. 123 in the annex offers a lot of comfort at a very good rate (doubles, $264–$348).
Amenities:
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Fodor's
"This beautifully restored palace is unmissable, sitting proudly on its own in the middle of one of Granada's busiest shopping streets." Full review
Jetsetter
"Beautifully restored 19th-century palace with minimalist interiors, a serene spa and a top-notch tapas restaurant." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This winsome turn-of-the-century villa with a contemporary annex is for those seeking a departure from Alhambra aesthetics." Full review
Star Service
"This is yet another of the Hospes chain's deluxe-style boutique operations, and this one follows its siblings' familiar format right down to the name of the restaurant." Full review
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Travelers who want their abodes infused with period style should opt for a room in the Palace Wing, but be sure to bring ear plugs.
Oyster
Luxury
"Nineteenth century meets cutting-edge contemporary chic with notable success at the high-end boutique, 24-room Hospes Palacio de los Patos." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"With its blend of stark, design-led interiors and extravagant, palatial premises, Hospes Palacio de los Patos is Granada’s most stylish luxury hotel – and by a distance, too." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"A restored 19th-century palace in ancient Granada, Hospes Palacio de los Patos hotel showcases the grand architecture of the past against modern minimal design." Full review
Hideaway Report
91.0
"Striking hotel in a stately Belle Epoque villa and modern annex, a 10-minute drive from the Alhambra." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Housed in a palatial 19th-century building, this is one of Granada's top hotels. Its sharply designed minimalist rooms, all in clean whites and pearl greys, are spread over the original building" Full review
Parador de Granada Show All Reviews
Real de la Alhambra s/n, 18009 Granada
From $211/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge
"Among Spain's state-run network of hotels, this parador in Granada ranks high on the list of the most spectacular."
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This place is deservedly popular, so book well in advance.
Fodor's
"This is Spain's most expensive and most popular parador, right within the walls of the Alhambra." Full review
Frommer's
"This most famous parador in Spain -- and the hardest to get into -- is on the grounds of the Alhambra." Full review
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Ask for a unit in the older section, which is furnished with antiques; rooms in the more modern wing are less inspired.
DK Eyewitness
"From the elegant bedrooms, you can hear the fountains of the Generalife and enjoy blissful views of the city and the ancient palace."
Star Service
"This parador deserves kudos for its tasteful, eclectic design and superlative location in Granada's most tranquil setting, surrounded by the Alhambra's thick, fragrant gardens." Full review
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For a splurge-worthy bed, choose a suite with a view of the rose garden or Generalife in the distance.
Rough Guide
"Without question the most desirable – and most expensive – place to stay in Granada; a fifteenth-century converted monastery in the Alhambra grounds."
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Booking (at least three months ahead) is essential.
Oyster
Upscale
"Originally a Nasrid palace built in the late 15th century, the Parador de Granada is now an upscale hotel offering the unique experience of staying inside La Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Granada Parador is the old monastery of the Alhambra Palace and is located within the complex. While it's a bit of a walk into town, there's no better location." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"It offers elegantly contemporary rooms, and with the Alhambra on your doorstep, it’s one of Spain’s most coveted and history-rich hotels." Full review
Hideaway Report
91.0
"Romantic Mission-style inn within the walls of the Alhambra, a 10-minute walk from Granada’s old town." Full review