With a stay at Áurea Washington Irving by Eurostars Hotel Company in Granada (Granada City Center), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Alhambra and 7 minutes from Granada Cathedral. This luxury hotel is 20.4 mi (32.9 km) from Sierra Nevada Ski Resort and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Palacio de los Leones.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a sauna, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a living plant wall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and limited parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 63 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
"The Áurea Washington Irving by Eurostars Hotel is inspired by the American author Washington Irving (writer of 'Tales of the Alhambra'), replicating the romantic ambiance of the 19th century. It's only about 400 meters from the Alhambra, with some rooms and terraces offering direct views of the palace. The hotel also boasts a collection of Washington Irving's first edition books.
**Room:** The rooms are quite spacious for European standards and relatively new. The style is modern minimalist, understated yet with a touch of luxury.
**Service:** The service is very attentive and warm.
**Location:** The hotel is practically next door to the Alhambra, just a 2-minute walk to its entrance, and 10-20 minutes to the city center.
**Minor drawback:** The only downside is that the hotel doesn't have its own parking. You have to park your car in a spot near the entrance first. After you unload your luggage, hotel staff will take your car to a nearby parking facility, which costs 20-25 Euros per night. When checking out, you need to inform the hotel at least 20 minutes in advance so they can bring your car back.
Washington Irving, with his 'Tales of the Alhambra' (1832), directly transformed the Alhambra from a forgotten ruin into a world-class cultural landmark. Without him, the Alhambra might still be an obscure ancient ruin in southern Spain. So, history enthusiasts should definitely consider staying at this hotel."