I notice that another reviewer has said that this hotel is off the beaten track. Not so. It is about a 10 minute stroll to the centre of town. The walk is pleasant and not arduous and frankly I am amazed that the previous reviewer felt that this was too far to walk. The hotel rooms are pleasant and clean. The facilities are good. I also notice that another reviewer remarked on the breakfast provided. When I stayed the cost in the hotel was 7 euros. Not a lot to spend really. I did not think that the breakfast deserved to be commended or criticised. It was just breakfast. Nothing special. However, if you walk around the corner to the Gran Cafe you can get really good coffee and tostadas with choice of topping for about 3.30 euros for two. If you go out for a drink do beware of the tapas. Each time you buy a drink you will get a tapas. Sometimes these can be quite substantial and if you continue to eat them ( the temptation is to do so) they will keep arriving with each drink and you will not want to eat an evening meal. My advice is not to eat one of the tapas and then you will not be given any more. This at least means you will be able to face eating dinner. The weather in Granada was gorgeous when I was there ( last week in September) and this meant that I did spend some time sunbathing. Unfortunately, the pool was not heated as I understand that the heating is turned off at the end of August. Surely to God you need heating in the pool in October just as much as August and July when the heat from the sun will have warmed the water more? Finally, I really do think that the reception staff were not as welcoming as they could have been - it seemed to be a case of take it or leave it with a couple of them. All in all I really enjoyed my stay in Granada. Ladies, if you enjoy shopping (I do) please be aware that if you are looking for virtually anything the prices in Spain are at least 30% cheaper than in England for virtually anything. There were a couple of things that were more expensive or about the same price - e.g I bought a pair of glasses that were about £200 - and thus what I would have paid in the UK. They are however absolutely stunning and far nicer than I would have found in Britain for that price. I also found leather boots, shoes and handbags very inexpensive and extremely stylish. It is not expensive to eat in Granada. Finally, and possibly most important- go by what the rough guide says - go to Los Italinos and have a cassata ice cream - worth the whole cost of the holiday - unbelievable - 5 star







