I was looking for somewhere special to take my mother for her birthday and to be quite honest we could not have found a better place to stay. The hotel is beautiful and peaceful and the owner and staff are just the nicest, friendliest and most helpful people you could ever find. We booked the Alhambra Suite and while it was probably a lot more expensive than other hotels in Granada it was well worth the money. We would definitely stay there again if we return to Granada. Everything was in walking distance and it was a truly memorable and peaceful break.

Really does feel more like a home than a hotel. The owner and her husband are incredibly welcoming - nothing is too much trouble. As other reviewers have already noted, the manager Ana is one of the most charming and helpful people you could ever hope to meet.

The view from the roof terrace is fantastic. We booked the suite and picture windows run the full length of the room, looking out onto the terrace and the Alhambra. Spending the cocktail hour watching one of the world's most beautiful buildings change colour as the sun sets and the moon rises was priceless. We were given the keys to the terrace to ensure our privacy and if you book the suite make sure you ask for this.

I disagree with reviewers who said the continental breakfast was not worth it. Yes, service was occasionally a little disorganised, but always friendly and eager to please - ask and ye shall receive! Take your breakfast outside and eat in the garden if you want... We didn't take the breakfast every day because we like to ring the changes when on holiday, but also there was usually too much on offer. With cereals, fresh juice, yoghurt, breads, croissants, cakes, cheeses, cold meats and fresh fruit available we sometimes had to skip lunch. Make sure you try the black tomatoes if on offer.

It is in a truly outstanding location in foothills of Albayzin. One street back from the main bus and walking route up the hill it is amazingly quiet. Dozens of excellent restaurants and tapas bars are only 5 mins away if you stroll down to Plaza Nueva or make a short climb upwards along the river side. Please have a calicasas and free tapa for me at Bodegas Castaneda.

Recommendation - walk or take the bus up to Plaza San Miguel bajo and dine outside at one of the good value restaurants on the square (esp. el Aji). It really feels like a small village and it's brilliant watching the neighbourhood pass by.

Can't wait to return to this fine hotel.

While we didn't have an amazing time in Granada (aside from the Alhambra, there's nothing to write home about compared to Cordoba or Ronda), Carmen Del Cobertizo was an oasis of calm. As mentioned before, Ana is terrific, especially given the fact that the owners (who live in the house) don't speak English. The place isn't cheap, but the atmosphere is great.

We had a great experience at the Carmen. First off, we were greeted by Ana, the manager. She is absolutely the nicest and most gracious host imaginable. She greeted us with water and a glass of wine, and was always available for restaurant recommendations. She also speaks fluent english, which helped since our spanish really needs improvement!

The hotel is very unique. It is in a traditional home, and the owners actually still live on the top floor. We met them twice, and they were also very gracious. One night we stayed in and had a bottle of wine in the front yard, and they brought over snacks for us.

The rooms are all very unique. We absolutely loved the decor, very cozy.

The location can't be beat. You can see the Alahambra from the roof!

The bad:

We had no hot water one day. Because this is more of a home and not a hotel, they were not equipped to deal with this. The water was freezing all day, not even lukewarm. This was a bit annoying, but its one of the expected problems with a small inn in Spain.

Breakfast is not worth it. The continental is too expensive, you're better of going down the road and stopping at one of the many cafes. Although they had a full english breakfast, the inn is short-staffed and weren't equipped to serve more than 4 at a time. We didn't have an opportunity to try it, as there was a family always up and at breakfast before us. The wait would have been too long. This really wasnt a problem though, as we grabbed a snack and coffee just down the road.

Overall one of our best stays. Highly recommended