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Saray Hotel
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Paseo Enrique Tierno Galvan 4, Granada 18006, Spain
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fine, but not well situated

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3 of 5 stars
jdbaron 28 contributions
New york, NY
Mar 7, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

My first tip is to check the Saray Hotel website directly: we ended up paying more on Expedia, so be sure to check the Saray site before committing elsewhere.

This hotel was perfectly fine in terms of the hotel itself: the bed was comfortable, although the requested matrimonial bed ended up being 2 single beds pushed together (ask for a "cama italiana" in this case...they'll at least try to improve this by adding a mattress pad and king sized sheet). There was a flat screen television, a nice desk area, lots of good lighting, good curtains for those of us who like the dark in the morning, a wide selection of pillows, a very good shower, and overall, we found the room to be quite comfortable.

The hotel lobby is also non-smoking, a real bonus. We did find, though, that folks smoked even in the non-smoking rooms on the non-smoking floors, but that is certainly not the fault of the hotel.

We had two problems with the hotel: internet and location.

1. Although they advertise wireless internet access throughout the hotel, they were well aware of the fact that it doesn't work past the ground floor. They made some half-hearted commentary that they would call a technician to see why ours didn't work on the fourth floor, but we all knew it never works. This was an issue for us, as we require internet access for work purposes.

If you do not bring your computer, you can access the internet through the television and a wireless keyboard for 7 euros for 24 hours, a fair bargain for europe.

2. The location of the hotel, while a relatively short walk to the edges of town is on the WRONG edges of town. Yes, it is close to the center, but the parts of the center where the action really is (around Plaza Nueva) are further afield. There are cafes and restaurants within a relatively short walk to this hotel, but the better cafes and more interesting restaurants are further along.

And for those who are looking at the hotels near the Alhambra and are thinking as we did that the Alhambra must be a 30 minute taxi ride out of town, it isn't. It is a good hike up a pretty steep hill near Plaza Nueva, but if you are in good shape and like a little exercise, it was a nice climb, and the hotels that are nearby are probably closer to the action than this one.

However, there are lots of buses that stop very close to the hotel, so if you are willing to take a bus, you might not mind the distance.

If we were to visit Granada again, we would look at hotels closer to Plaza Nueva than this one. Although the Saray was perfectly fine, after a long day of hiking to the Alhambra, we wished we were closer to town.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay March 2008
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since March 07, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine
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Great Hotel

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4 of 5 stars
renteria_5_123 3 contributions
Atlanta
Dec 31, 2007 | Trip type: Couples

The hotel is located about a 10 minute walk from the town center which was a nice walk because of the parks and city streets. We were by the river which is where we spent many nights at the small tapa bars. The locals eat there which means that they are not over priced and the servers were very friendly (even if you don't speak spanish). The only bad part of our trip was that my camera was stolen. Be careful when you are approached by locals trying to distract you from your valuables.
We went the first week of June which is the feast of Corpus Criste. There are parades and the locals dress up in traditional Spanish atire. It was beautiful. See the Alhambra at dusk to get the light. There is an observation point across the hill.

  • Liked — Location
  • Disliked — NA
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since August 30, 2004
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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OK But dont expect too much

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3 of 5 stars
snowbiz100 63 contributions
Chicago
Oct 23, 2007 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

I stayed at this hotel in October 2007. My rate was 82 euro / night. Overall its OK, but I didn't it find it to be anything special.
The good: The lobby, pool and fountains are very nice and inviting. The glass elevators are a nice touch and give it a more modern look.
The not so good: The rooms are pretty basic, after seeing the lobby you will be disappointed with the rooms. There is no work-out facility. They claim to offer high speed internet, but the signal is so weak you have to be in the lobby to use it. Reception is efficient but far from friendly. They still allow smoking in some areas and the smell is evident through out. There is a nice breakfast buffet, but its offered in a windowless room with overworked wait staff.

Tips: If you are in the area eat at Carmen Restaurante (you will need to take a taxi), beautiful view of the palace. Don’t miss the Cathedral

  • Liked — The bar staff
  • Disliked — Room, attitude/ service at reception
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay September 2007
  • Visit was for Business
  • Traveled with Solo traveler
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since March 07, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Lovely Hotel

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5 of 5 stars
demlad 4 contributions
Charlotte, NC
Oct 12, 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway

This hotel is not a bad walk to the center city, and worth the price for what you get . Nice room with a really nice pool area for relaxing.

Short walk to dining areas. Not too long of a walk to center city or bus routes. Make sure you go up to the top of the city and see the Alhamba at night.

We had a very nice dinner at CHikito Restaurant, about a 10-15 minute walk from the hotel.

  • Liked — Great pool area with space for just relaxing
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay September 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since October 12, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles
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5 of 5 stars
irishcoleenDundalk 1 contribution
Dundalk
Sep 15, 2007 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed for 2 nights in the Hotel Saray, Granada in June 2007. It was the first time we booked a hotel using Hotels.com and we found it was remarkable value for such a beautiful and luxurious hotel. The reception/bar staff were most friendly and helpful - recommending places to eat locally. The cleaning staff were also very friendly and helpful. The hotel was in an excellent location, so we parked the car and walked around the City during our time there. I would recommend the restaurants in Bib Ramblas near the Cathedral for great food! The panoramic lifts in the hotel were something else. The whole experience made me feel special.

  • Liked — The beautiful surroundings
  • Disliked — Nothing
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2007
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since September 15, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Paseo Enrique Tierno Galvan 4, Granada 18006, Spain