Parador de Granada vs A3B Hotel Boutique Las Almenas

Both Parador de Granada and Hotel Las Almenas are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Parador de Granada scores significantly better than Hotel Las Almenas. Parador de Granada ranks #1 in Granada with positive reviews from 11 reviewers such as Concierge, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.

Parador de Granada

Tripexpert score:

9 / 10

Location: Real de la Alhambra s/n, 18009 Granada

Price:

From $211 /night

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge
Free Internet
Room Service
Laundry Service
Concierge
Restaurant

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Expert reviews:

Concierge

"Among Spain's state-run network of hotels, this parador in Granada ranks high on the list of the most spectacular."

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

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

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."

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

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