There is nothing particularly special about this hotel, but in terms of price and location, right on Plaza Nueva and next to the Alhambra & Albacin buses, it is a great value. Four stars are based on value. We moved here from Casa de los Migueletes, which, in truth, is a much nicer place, but it is much more expensive.
Our room in Macia Plaza was perfectly adequate, and perfectly clean. The lobby staff was helpful and (depending on the person on duty) quite friendly. This was the least expensive hotel we stayed in on our Spanish holiday, and it lacked certain amenities (like a view), but what we saved by staying here allowed us to spend a lot on nice meals and enjoying ourselves outside of the room where we spent most of our time.
We had a room facing an alley, so we didn't get the noise from the plaza outside. I didn't like the bars on room window, and they seem definitely more of a fire hazard than anything else. We were on the 3rd floor, so it wasn't likely someone would climb inside.
If you are energetic, you can walk from here up to both the Alhambra and the Albacin neighborhood and San Nicholas Viewpoint. We took the bus to the Alhambra and walked back down (seemed the smarter choice, since it is a steep climb up). We did walk from here up to the Albacin neighborhood. It is not such a steep climb, and if it is a nice day, you get to see a lot more by walking. The Albacin bus runs so frequently, you can always hop on if you don't feel like walking anymore, and it will take you back down to Plaza Nueva.
I'd probably stay here again, but not sure. My only concern about this place (besides the bars on the window) is there is only one staircase, so in case of fire, if the hallway was blocked, there is no other way out. I didn't like that. Our room here was at the very end of the hall which dead ended into rooms. No way out but back the way we came down the hall to the staircase. If you aren't a worry wart type (like I am), this would probably never have crossed your mind, but these things cross my mind, and that is my only concern about this place.








