Palacio de Mariana Pineda

Individuelles Ambiente

It is an historic property, decorated well and in a beautiful location.

Parking is at a public lot about a ten minute walk away. Cabs are available however.

Perfect location for all the main attractions in Granada

The breakfast was adequate but had no WOW factor.

This is the first palace built in Granada after the Alhambra so centuries old. What could have been a lovingly and beautifully restored property, full of history, beauty and charm, is instead a warren of staircases leading to uninspiring rooms with nothing to recommend them or the hotel in general. Everything is old, tired, worn and in need of a major renovation, paint job with bright Andalusian colors, and updated lighting instead of the series of dated lamps and hanging cords. If you arrive by car, as we did, the hotel does not offer parking, instead making you find and park in a public garage in town, then take a taxi to the hotel. They pay for the cab ride but not the return. If you have to leave early, as we did to catch a tour in Cordoba, the “picnic breakfast” consisted of a white bread sandwich with one slice of turkey lunch meat, an apple, bottle of water and bottle of peach juice. The hotel is at the entrance of the historic Albaicin neighborhood, a UNESCO World Heritage site, hence the traffic restrictions and difficulty to reach. The palacio should have used that to highlight Granada’s rich history and culture. Sadly, it did not. Fortunately, the staff was welcoming, friendly and accommodating. Otherwise, you can find much, much more comfortable hotels to rest your weary feet after a day of sightseeing Granada.