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Aire Alta, 12, Granada 18009, Spain
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Absolutely perfect

Carmen de la Alcubilla del Caracol

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5 of 5 stars
gailbruce 5 contributions
pittsburgh US
Oct 8, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
3/3 found this review helpful

Granada, Carmen de la Alcubilla
Oct 7, 2007
A Trip Advisor Member, Pittsburgh US

My wife and I stayed here 4 nights at the end of September. We agreed after our stay that it had been the best small hotel experience
in all our travels over many years. This hotel/guest house has just completed 3 years of existence having been rebuilt and decorated by our host Manuel and his family who have lived next door since the early 70's. Its been done in exquisite taste with balconies, terraces 2 living rooms and a huge library of books on Andalucian art and architecture.
It is perched on the Alhambra hillside with 180 degree views on the Sierra Nevada and Granada. Manuel presides over a simple continental breakfast served in or out and will tell you of the must sees in Granada, make you an itinerary and provide right on choices for dining. Paula takes over in the afternoon and evening while finishing up her Phd in English. With Manuel and Paula, the setting and decor it is the most relaxing and enjoyable place to stay. Having this hotel makes 3 or 4 days in Granada a must. It is absolutely perfect.

  • Liked — everything that counts
  • Disliked — a little hill climbing
  • 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay September 2007
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 65+
  • Member since December 26, 2002
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Immaculate

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5 of 5 stars
sparklerhino 23 contributions
UK
Jun 28, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
6/6 found this review helpful

This is an elegant, imaculately clean and perfectly appointed small hotel. We stayed for 4 days in June, and were very pleased with our choice. The interiors of the hotel are cool and calm - which after a hot day in the Granada sun, is very welcome.

Breakfast and afternoon drinks were had on a small terrace, overlooking the city of Granada - in fact the hotel has a great view of Granada and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Breakfast was simple, but good - especially the Spanish Toast, and an honesty bar was available if drinks were desired in the evenings.

Manuel was helpful, gave advice on travel, the Alhambra, queuing, restaurants, lent us maps - in fact could not have been more helpful or accommodating. I find it unbeleivable reading one of the other reviews that anyone could have had any unpleasant experience with him at all, he was always utterly charming (and apologised profusely for his 'poor' english).

Unless someone is looking for the 'big hotel' experience, I would recommend this hotel without any hesitation.

  • Liked — Location, elegance, Manuel
  • Disliked — Nothing
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2007
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since September 15, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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outstanding small hotel. excellent location, quality and staff

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5 of 5 stars
wearyvoyager 1 contribution
london
Jun 21, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
5/5 found this review helpful

my wife and i stayed five nights, in the 'Bouganvillea' suite. the hotel is small (seven rooms) immaculately clean, well appointed and only five minutes' very pleasant uphill walk to the Alhambra. the owner/manager, Manuel, could not have been more helpful: he is a fount of useful knowledge, which he is at pains to impart. nothing is too much trouble. highest recommendation.

  • Liked — location, accommodation, friendly and helpful staff
  • Disliked — beautifully renovated but a little bland in taste
  • 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay June 2007
  • Visit was for Personal event (wedding, ...)
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since June 21, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Beautiful Carmen!

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5 of 5 stars
Honeymoon5_2007 3 contributions
Sydney, Australia
Jun 7, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
5/5 found this review helpful

We stayed here for 2 nights in May and were very happy with our choice. The other reviews were definitely spot on.

We stayed in El Cipres which had a terrace/balcony and en suite. Our room was very comfortable and decorated nicely. Manuel is very hospitable and helpful - Thank you Manuel! We recommend having the Spanish toast, it's very yummy!

The Carmen is situated very close to the Alhambra and a few minutes walk down to the centre of Granada. It has very pretty views of the Sierra Nevada as well as the city.

A very fabulous stay!

  • Liked — The Carmen and a very helpful Manuel
  • Disliked — Nothing!
  • 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay May 2007
  • Visit was for Honeymoon
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since February 26, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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aside from the attitude it was nice.

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3 of 5 stars
Elisa7 28 contributions
Calgary, Alberta
Jun 6, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
2/5 found this review helpful

This hotel was very clean with beautiful views. Also a very close walk to the Alhambra as well as down the hill to a number of restaurants and shopping. Breakfast was fantastic(one of the best on our 3 week trip through Spain and Portugal). It included toast spread with tomato puree, cheese and olive oil. (Ham included if one so choose). The one thing that would keep me from going back is that everytime my husband or I tried to speak spanish to the innkeeper he would lauph and make comments in spanish that we did not understand. When he was done being amused by us he would revert to English. Both my husband and I noticed this and we both felt insulted and discouraged. Admittedly our Spanish needs work but having someone laugh at ones attempts does not foster a very good reaction. So despite the fact this is a very nice hotel I would never choose to return. Should you choose to go I am sure you will have a nice time overall especially if your Spanish is up to the innkeepers standards.

  • Liked — location, cleanliness.
  • Disliked — innkeeper's attitude.
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay June 2007
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since July 07, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, 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, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Carmen de la Alcubilla del Caracol Address

Aire Alta, 12, Granada 18009, Spain