This was a awesome hotel for the price. It was very spacious from the lobby to the bathroom. They offered a free shared internet computer, bus stop right outside, very clean bathrooms, and a helpfull staff. The bus "33" was a 15-25 minute wait sometimes so we would often take a taxi that could take you to Alhambra or city center for 5 to 7E. The Airport taxi was about 30-35E. The city was great . We bought Alhambra tickets online with "Servicaxia", and picked them up with no wait at this building with 8 machines. You just put your credit card in and they print your advance booking tickets. Beware of the gypsies offering to give you a plant. Everybody else was friendly.

The Macia Real de la Alhambra is an excellent hotel for those visiting Granada with a car. The hotel has ample parking and the price is reasonable (8 euros a night as of Dec. 2007). It is especially convenient for getting to the parking at the Alhambra, because the hotel is next to the main access road for all Alhambra parking areas.

I don't know if I would recommend the hotel for someone traveling without a car, because there is nothing to do in the immediate area. The Alhambra is technically within walking distance, but the walk is long and up a steep incline, and along much of the route there is no sidewalk, so you're walking alongside a fairly busy street. There are buses, but I didn't see them running very frequently.

As for the hotel itself, it is very comfortable and quite new. The whole hotel has a very modern aesthetic that I found appealing. Even so, the vanity mirror in our room was broken (it hung down at an angle where it couldn't be used) and the covering of one of the ceiling light fixtures was hanging off at one end, which makes me wonder if the workmanship was a little shoddy.

Despite those small problems, this is a good hotel for those who come to Granada by car and are looking for comfort and style at a bargain price. I would certainly stay here again.

Stayed in Granada to see the Alhambra and this hotel could not have been a better choice. It is at the bottom of the Alhambra, less than a five minute cab ride to the Alhambra gate.
The hotel is very clean, ultra modern, with a pool and two great restaurants. The breakfast was 8 euros but is excellent and with a wide variety. Also, Santiago at the front desk speaks great English and was extremely helpful.
Booked my room for about 70 US dollars a night which was a steal in my opinion.
There are actual hotels inside the alhambra but they all looked ratty in my opinion.
The Macia Real is about a five minute drive from the main heart of Granada...but it is easy to take a cab or bus there. Plus, Granada can be loud, so it might be best to stay out of the heart of the city.
Overall, I would highly recommend this hotel.

We only had one nite but it was great. So conveniently located to Alhambra (its a very long walk but doable). The hotel is spanking new and the front desk friendly and knowledgeable. It is a 0ne Euro bus trip into the center of town and about a 6 euro cab ride. The location is a bit isolated and as noted above very convenient if Ahlhambra is your destination. Our room had great terrace and the bath all the amenities of a 5 star hotel. I paid 60 euro. Highly recommend!