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Hotel Zaguan del Darro
Carrera del Darro 23, Granada 18010, Spain
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2 of 5 stars
Oakvet 33 contributions
Midlands, UK
Dec 7, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
5/6 found this review helpful

First impressions count: my wife and I arrived late evening by taxi from Granada airport - hotel entrance on very narrow street 1 car width. Tip: have small euros in change for tipping cabbie as he won't want to hang around too long with a stream of cars tooting their horns behind him as you unload baggage. Flight of steep stairs to reception lobby - no help whatsoever from male receptionist who watched me twice (I have muscular dystrophy) struggle up with baggage - very surly. The room: Ok for 1 night, maybe 2 but not any longer - I forget number and name but is the one with bathroom off down slippy steps (no handrails) with a sloping roof (forget trying to stand erect if you're over 6ft tall) and flimsy curtain separating it from bedroom area for privacy; velux window blind not sufficient for privacy; no bidet; jacuzzi bath waste of time if you are water-saving conscious. Small bedroom area - little space for clothes/to move around; has small TV on wall mount (watch your head!); has view (!) of a bit of Alhambra from below - not terribly exciting. Bed is standard double. Bed linen not changed for a week (we had booked for 2 weeks attending a spanish language school), room cleaning not as I would expect. Thin walls separate rooms - interesting noises! On the plus side - the female receptionists were lovely and helpful, the room has a fridge, the bar at street level has friendly staff and tapas/music are good; there is a lift inside the hotel which can go to street level/bar if the receptionist gets a key. The city is fabulous and the hotel is well-placed to wander around the Albaicin.

  • Liked — the bar
  • Disliked — male receptionist
  • Tips/Secrets: — short 1 to 2 stay only
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay September 2006
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since December 05, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Great Location but Average Overall

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3 of 5 stars
bustervi 4 contributions
bustervi
Oct 27, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
3/3 found this review helpful

The hotel is full of charm and our room had a view of Alhambra, which is very lovely. The AC worked well and there is a refigerator in our room. I found the shower to be a very narrow -and even for a skinny girl like me, I found it a bit claustraphobic. Although my room was non-smoking, there were ash trays in the room when I arrived. I found the staff to be okay, but not especially helpful or friendly.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay October 2006
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since August 30, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Nice Place

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4 of 5 stars
glenwcan 8 contributions
Manzanillo
Oct 25, 2006 | Trip type: Friends getaway
2/2 found this review helpful

The room was very clean and well appointed... great location... fridges in every room... great views of the Alhambra as well. I would stay there again.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay September 2006
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since July 25, 2006
  • I recommend this hotel for Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Great little hotel with character

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5 of 5 stars
DorotaK 15 contributions
Winnipeg, MB Canada
Aug 14, 2006 | Trip type: Family
7/7 found this review helpful

We stayed in Granada for 3 nights in July. I booked the hotel (2 rooms) after Trip Advisor recommendations, using hotel's direct website. Both rooms were very nicely decorated, with individual touches and character (rustic and homy feel). Washrooms were spacious and fully equipped with little extras. As far as keeping AC on all the time (due to unbearable heat of 40+C), without being forced to turn it off while going out and giving the door/entry card (required to run the power by puting it into a special slot on the wall) to the front desk, we just put a piece of cardboard paper in, and it did the trick, so the rooms stayed cool for the whole time. The location of the hotel is superb, right under the Alhambra. From the hotel it took 2-3 min to walk to the Plaza Nueva where the mini buses (red and white) leave for the top of the hill, every few minutes. The ride one-way is 1 Euro per person, and it takes about 10-15 minutes. You can also walk but it is very much up-hill. Also around Plaza Nueva there are few places to eat, and verify the bills as sometimes there are mistakes, never in your favour :0) Overall, this hotel was one of the best we stayed in during our 3 weeks vacation in Spain, and I would recommend it as great place.

  • Liked — Location and nice decor
  • Disliked — Few steps up to get in - not conveniente with suitcases
  • Tips/Secrets: — Small fridge in the room so you can use it for mini groceries/drinksl
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2006
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family with teenagers
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since March 08, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities, Older travelers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Charming, well maintained hotel with wonderful staff

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5 of 5 stars
Squirrelette 7 contributions
NYC
Jul 19, 2006
6/6 found this review helpful

I actually stayed in Zaguan last spring (I'm a bit tardy with my reviews I know, sorry) but I just HAD to recommend this place, esp. considering the unfortunate experiences I've had in other Spanish hotels. I stayed in a single room with a double bed on the first floor facing the street and the Alhambra (spring for the modest extra cost for the view --- the people watching alone is highly entertaining) directly across from the reception desk (can't remember if it was 107 or 101). The only disconcerting thing is the linking of the on/off switch for the lights to the insertion of your card key into the meter slot, which meant entering the room in the dark and having to find the slot on the wall when I came home at night. (They did demonstrate how when I first checked in.) On the positive side, the room was very well kept and in sync with the historic character of the house, with a renovated bathroom, fear not. The wooden shutters can completely block out the sun if you feel like a siesta. The receptionist can also save you the aggravation of lining up for the timed entry Alhambra tickets with a booking service (that 1 Euro booking fee was SO worth it) if you give them notice a day or so in advance. And finally, the reason I distinctly remember the staff: they found me an excellent doctor that made house calls and saved my vacation! (I had arrived from Madrid suffering from food poisoning and still can't bear to eat chorizo even now.) Though their English was not always the most fluent, the staff were very helpful and cordial and made the difference between a vacation spent ill in my room and one where I visited the Alhambra, walked through town, etc. etc.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay May 2005
  • Member since May 19, 2005
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities, Older travelers
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Carrera del Darro 23, Granada 18010, Spain