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Aire Alta, 12, Granada 18009, Spain
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Stunning view, beautiful little hotel & amazing service!

Carmen de la Alcubilla del Caracol

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5 of 5 stars
IOWtravelbabes 79 contributions
Isle of Wight UK
May 4, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

We are so pleased to have found this small hotel/guest house on Trip Advisor - it wholeheartedly deserves to be the number one rated place to stay in Granada!

The location is stunning, right at the top of one of the many steep hills in Granada, about 5 minutes walk just below the Alhambra - perfect for visiting this site.

We met Anna from the hotel in the street, as she stopped to offer us help as our taxi driver had taken the wrong route to the hotel - just co-incidence that she was from the hotel. Both Anna and Manuel, the owner cannot do enough to help. They are both charming, helpful, friendly and genuinely wish to please. We don't think we have ever received quite such personal, but non-invasive service anywhere!

We stayed in La Torre, the hotel's best room - do splash out and go for it, it's absolutely beautiful and has an incredible view. We spent many hours enjoying a glass of wine, enjoying the view each afternoon after a morning's walking around Granada. The mornings in Spring are very fresh and by late afternoon the temperatures reached the high 20's - the room seemed to stay beautifully cool all the time though, which was a treat.

The Alhambra is quite incredible, even more than we'd imagined (do book tickets in advance, it's essential, as numbers are limited). Go early if you can as this seems to be the quietest time and lovely to enjoy the views and gardens before the crowds and late afternoon heat.

We loved Granada and walked for miles and miles, enjoying the city itself, the Albacin and Sacromonte districts, all of which are so different.

We loved the tapas culture (free food - perfect!) but as seems to be the norm in Spain, be prepared to eat late - finding somewhere for dinner before 8.30pm is almost impossible.

Enjoy - we certainly did!

  • Liked — What's not to like?! Location, view and quality of service received - superb!
  • Disliked — Location is amazing, but be aware it is a steep climb to the hotel (or short taxi ride!)
  • 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 April 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since March 08, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine
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Deserves its reputation.

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5 of 5 stars
WR14 6 contributions
Worcestershire
Apr 29, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

Having read the previous reviews we were not disappointed. This is an excellent small hotel, in a good location both for the Alhambra and the city center. It is a delight to return to it in an evening. Its own website is a good indication of the range and quality of the accommodation available.
Both Manuel and Anna are lovely people to deal with and very helpful, with relevant advice on where to go, where to eat and how to get there.
We made good use of the local minibus services which run from the nearby Alhambra Place Hotel to the city center , Albacin and Sacramento areas. Any one journey only costs 1euro.
We would certainly recommend this hotel to our family and friends.

  • Liked — Location, views and style
  • Disliked — Nothing to dislike!
  • 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 April 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since December 04, 2005
  • 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, 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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Excellent !!!

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5 of 5 stars
Gastronaut 3 contributions
Cheshire
Apr 16, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

The perfect hotel from which to explore the Alhambra and city of Granada.

We stayed in the Santa Domingo room, which had a wonderful view over the city and the plain of Granada. The hotel is beautifully furnished throughout. Manuel and Anna are the perfect hosts. Nothing was too much trouble, and their willingness to help and offer advice was a joy!!

We chose this hotel due to its proximity to the Alhambra, which is a 5 minute walk away. However we were also pleased to find that the location was also good for exploring the historic city centre with is wonderful selection of restaurants and tapas bars.

Thanks to Anna for some top tips on which tapas bars to try!!

  • Liked — The seeting and staff
  • Disliked — Nothing
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 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 April 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since October 23, 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, People with disabilities, 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, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine
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Perfect hotel for weekend in Granada

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5 of 5 stars
fkingdon 1 contribution
London
Apr 15, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

I have just been to this Carmen on a last minute trip with my boyfriend. We could not get into any of the hotels on the i-escape website and then I saw this one on trip advisor and they had a room. Great location, great price, fantastic service, amazing rooms with great views. This is exactly what you want in Granada as it is near the Alhambra, quiet (some hotels are aparently very noisy), lovely terrace to chill out on as sight seeing can be quite tiring!, fantastic advice. We are a young couple and wanted to go out and party and though this is a very quiet carmen it is perfectly located near the best bars in town but far away enough to sleep in in the morning!! The hotel is very clean and they have a lovely little cafe area where they serve a fantastic breakfast and you can help yourself to drinks 24/7.

  • Liked — The views and the quiet
  • 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
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay April 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since April 15, 2008
  • 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 teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine
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Carmen de la Alcubilla del Caracol

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5 of 5 stars
SeattleBeezer 4 contributions
Seattle
Apr 5, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed here for 2 nights in March 2008. This place is more like a bed and breakfast than a hotel. It is about a 15 minute walk to the Alhambra and Cathedral. It is tucked away on a hill, so the views are great. We enjoyed sitting out on the common terrace with a wonderful territorial view. We felt as though we were living in a mansion. We loved the city of Ganada and this was a welcome place to come home to after a day of sightseeing.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay March 2008
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since April 05, 2008
  • 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 People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
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Aire Alta, 12, Granada 18009, Spain