AC Palacio de Santa Paula - Hotel*****
Address of the accommodation
Gran Vía de Colón, 31
Number of rooms: 75
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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.
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.
AREA INFORMATION
The atmospheric, narrow streets of the Albaicín district can be found just 50 metres from the hotel, along with Calle Elvira, a lively street of bars and clubs. Beyond it you will find the cave district of Sacromonte, whilst heading in the other direction will take you to the city’s many chic shops and pretty squares.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
By Plane:
Federico García Lorca Airport (Granada-Jáen) is 17 km away. From there you can take a taxi (15-20 minutes) or a bus (30 minutes).
By Train:
The nearest train station is Granada (1 km, 5 minutes by car or 10 minutes walking).
By Bus:
Just in front of the hotel you will find a bus stop where all the main routes pass by.
By Car:
- From the motorway, take the Granada ring road and then exit 128, signposted Centro-Méndez Núñez.
- Continue down Calle Méndez Núñez and then Avenida Fuente Nueva.
- Turn right onto Calle Rector López Argüeta, then turn left onto Calle Arandas and you will be on the Gran Vía (the hotel’s street).
- To park you must turn right and you will find the entrance.
FOOD&BEVERAGE
The hotel’s El Claustro restaurant, set in the convent's former library beside the cloisters, serves lunches, dinners and exquisite buffet-style breakfasts. Meals come accompanied by an extensive wine list from some of the country’s best wine-growing regions. The restaurant also offers a tasting menus and business lunches.
Breakfast is served from 07:00 to 11:00 during the week and from 08:00 to 12:00 at weekends. Lunch is served daily from 13:30 to 16:00 and dinner from 20:30 to 23:30.
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