Just got back from staying 2 nights at this hotel based on a recommendation from some friends of ours.

The hotel was very good, with fair size rooms with simple decor. Very good breakfast, and very helpful and courteous staff. On the downside, the walls were quite thin in our room (could hear next door showering!) and there was a slight "drainy" smell at times in the bathroom.

What really makes this hotel though is the location, literally right on the doorstep of the Alhambra Palace. You couldn't be closer, and the extra distance out of town (c.1 mile to the old town down a steep and picturesque hill) makes for a peaceful night's sleep. If you really can't face the walk back up, taxis are cheap and plentiful and there are very frequent bus services running through to 11pm at night.

We paid £90 total for 2 nights through Ryanairhotels and considered it a bargain. Thoroughly recommended and you will absolutely love Granada!!!

The hotel was perfectly situated for the reason for our stay (visiting the alhambra) & was generally of a very high standard.
The constant high levels of noise (day & night) where the only thing that let the hotel down.
If you book this hotel get a room above the 1st floor & not over the kitchen/restaurant area.

Hotel Alixares Granada
6th March 2006 Terry , Liverpool(2 mid age couples)
Just back from 3 day trip to Granada I will try to add new information, stayed at Alixares, Reception spot on very helpful, rooms large spotless up to date, mini bar very cheap baccardi + coke Eur 2.40, hotel bar price Euro 6.00, happy hour normal spirits half price but not the beer,1800-2000. Lunch or eve meal Euro13.50, eat as much as you like not ala carte but thats not ala carte prices,vacate room 1200 (thats a bonus)luggage room open 24hrs. Avoid rooms 115-119 these tend to be noisey in mornings due to its location near to cleaners office.Must do, magic open top red bus tour of Granada book at reception 10.88 euros valid for 24hrs from first use.You will get free Tapas with every drink but not at the touristy bars and not at the La Gran taberna at bottom of hill.

Stayed in this hotel for a week, opposite Alhambra, lots of walks around area. Would not advise this hotel if limited mobility due to steep hill on which alhambra is situated. Quiet rooms are well furnished with chairs and table and nice bathroom. Avoid first floor rooms (138 in particular) as smelt terrible, the spanish drains! Was moved to fourth floor without any problems and that room was good. Breakfasts are buffet style, plenty to choose from. Standard included rolls, crossaints, cooked choice, cheese meats fruit yoghurt cereal.Avoid evening/ daytime food unless you like canteen standard catering, much better to go to city. Position of hotel was good, number 30 minibus just down the road went every few minutes to city until 23.00. Walked down (steep hill) and caught bus back 1 euro (get a bulk ticket 9 x trips for 5.45 euro,or 20 for 10.80 especially if more than one person).Loads to do esp.if like exploring. Go to arab quarter just off plaza neuva (Albycin)or catch the 32 minibus. Also the cathedral, many lovely squares to sit & people watch, Kids will like the science park. Skiing resort only 30mins away.
25 euro taxi to hotel from airport or catch 3euro airport bus to cathedral then 32 minibus up to hotel.