Do not be put off by the name "Room Mate". This is an ancient merchant's house in traditional Spanish style, with an inner courtyard/patio and, in my case, the best suite I have ever stayed in.
First impressions as you try and find the place are puzzlement; even the taxi cannot take you there (the alleys are too narrow) - so you get dropped off at Plaza Nueva then wander with your luggage around little back alleys, looking for what you expect to be a grand entrance. Instead you find some small signs, an unpromising entry way up steps and then -- the courtyard opens up. It is not a huge courtyard and appears a little austere; but that is where you can sit and drink your complimentary sherry and eat your olives in the evening (as well as in the little internal bodega). The sound of running water from the fountain trough at one side reminds you that you are in Granada, strongly formed by the Moors in Spain...
I debated whether to go for an ordinary room or treat myself to a little luxury. I decided on the Alhambra Suite. This was absolutely unbelievable; vast, luxurious and utterly beautiful for about $250 a night. They say this is the finest suite of rooms in Granada, and I can believe it; ante-room/sitting room, huge bedroom/sitting room, separate clothes/dressing room, huge bathroom with jacuzzi, separate shower and loo. All are fitted out in exquisite Spanish taste, with the dark wood so typical of Spain offset by lighter, elegant, modern taste. From the windows, look up at night to the outlines of the illuminated Alhambra Palace...
Take a taxi to the Alhambra; but walk back down into town (straight line to Migueletes.)
Service was exemplary and very helpful (use them to make the booking for the Alhambra, where entrance is limited) and to find out about other events in Granada - even the best way of getting back to the motorway.
My personal rating is absolutely 5 star, and I shall be going back. I am almost afraid to tell the world this; I expect it will now be more difficult for me to book this again when I want it!!






