AC
Hotel Palacio de Santa Paula Granada *****
Gran Via de Colon, 33
18001 Granada
Spain
Located on one of the main streets running through the heart of Granada’s historic city centre.
The hotel, housed in a 16th-century convent and 14th-century ‘Morisca’ house, has been carefully restored to maintain many features from its past while adding luxury, contemporary facilities. As such, you can choose to relax in the hotel’s sauna after a workout in the gym. Surrounding the hotel you will find the city’s impressive Cathedral only 300 metres away, whilst the majestic Alhambra Palace lies a 14-minute by car from the hotel.
Rooms: 75
Hotel Chain: AC Hoteles
Hotel information
Officially named as a protected building, original features still enjoyed at this hotel include its typical Andalusian garden. More modern facilities for you to enjoy onsite include a Turkish bath, chic bar and 24-hour room service.
When you enter your room, you will feel like you have entered into a place deigned to help you rest, like the 4 pillows on your bed. Exclusive details, such as the special reading lamps on the bed head, complimentary minibar, smoking/non-smoking rooms, room service and personal climate control are designed to make you feel that your room is always how you want it.
The El Claustro restaurant which is set in the Convent's old library, around the cloisters, serves lunches (13:30 to 16:00), dinners (20:30 to 23:30) and exquisite buffet-style breakfasts (07:00 to 11:00 during the week and 08:00 to 12:00 at the weekend) in which the confectionery stands out. Furthermore, it has an extensive wine list featuring wines from the best Guaranteed Origin regions, and provides conscientious service. It also offers tasting menus and business lunches.
The Alhambra (2.6 km) - The Alhambra was a palace, a citadel, fortress, and the home of the Nasrid sultans, high government officials, servants of the court and elite soldiers (from the 13th to the 14th century). It is surrounded by woods, gardens and orchards.
Granada's Cathedral (300 m) - Located right in the centre of Granada and with entrance by the Gran Vía street, it is considered as the 1st Renaissance church of Spain.
Albayzín Islâmico (50 m) - Their narrow and raised streets take us to the centre of the old Arab district of the city.
Sierra Nevada (36 km) - Its great altitude on the level of the sea (2.100m to 3.300m) allows that snow is almost assured during the winter. Without a doubt, what attracts more of Sierra Nevada is its magnificent meteorology, with more than 70% of sunny days during the season, which allows to ski simultaneously in superb conditions. The snow, due to the altitude, stays in excellent condition.
General
Parking (fee required) – Restaurant – 24-Hour Front Desk – Newspapers – Garden – Terrace – Non-Smoking Rooms – Rooms/Facilities for Disabled – Elevator – Safety Deposit Box – Heating – Luggage Storage – Breakfast Buffet
Activities
Sauna – Fitness Centre – Turkish/Steam Bath
Services
Room Service – Meeting/Banquet Facilities – Business Centre
– Babysitting/Child Services – Laundry – Internet Services
– Currency Exchange – Car Rental – Tour Desk –
Fax/Photocopying – Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN
Location
City Centre
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