We recently completed a three week trip to Spain, staying in five different cities. By far, our favorite hotel was Room Mate Migueletes. Tucked just off a plaza at the base of the Alhambra, we found this property incredibly charming and romantic. It's a beauty. The inner courtyard was peaceful and serene. The living room, just off the courtyard, had complimentary internet and there was complimentary wine tasting in the evenings,
Having been completely gutted in 2002 and rebuilt from the insides out, the rooms are thoughtfully designed and tastefully furnished. They have great bathroom amenities that are hip and fun, while still being upscale. It may not have the number of stars of larger properties because it lacks 24 hour room service, or having a full service restaurant, gymnasium, etc....but the comfort and size of the rooms, the helpfulness and knowledge of the staff and the charm and quality of the property, make this a great find.
We have told several seasoned travelers we know about Room-Mate Migueletes. Given the quality of this property, we were sorry we had not booked their other properties in cities we stayed.
In Barcelona and Madrid we splurged for well known 5 star properties and paid a fortune in the process. Neither hotel was as completely satisfying as Room-Mate Migueletes.
An expanded continental breakfast was included in our stay, which we thought also added greatly to the value of this property.
The only disadvantage we thought of, conerned senior travelers. Because the property is tucked away behind a plaza, taxis cannot drop you right at the front door with luggage. If you cannot manage your own bags, you will need to have the driver help with the bags to the hotel or ask the hotel if they can provide luggage assistance. You won't have to walk more than 25 meters (75 feet or so), but if you had problems with luggage and cobblestones, that would be one small consideration.
We thought the location of the property was excellent. It is a short, safe five minute walk from the cathedral and surrounding shops and restaurants.
The hotel also provides an excellent list of recommended restaurants and is quick to make reservations for any you would like to visit. Their recommendations were great, and the restaurants treated us very well. Because of the location at the base of the Alhambra there are a number of restaurants with gorgeous views up the hill to the Alhambra, which is lit at night.
And yes, our room also had a view of the Alhambra. While you won't necessarily be gazing all the time out the window, it is worth asking in advance if they have a room with a view!
Enjoy this property. It's a gem.






