Frommer's Review
One of Granada's grandest and most unusual hotels opened in 2001 behind the very large sienna-colored facade of what had been built in the 19th century as Jerónimos Convent. Inside, you'll find one of the most imaginative combinations of modern and antique architecture in Spain, a brilliantly schizophrenic integration of buildings that incorporates a 15th-century medieval cloister, two 14th-century Arab houses, a deconsecrated baroque chapel, and many high-ceilinged vestiges of Granada's Catholic Reconquista. All of these structures are interlinked with a sophisticated ultramodern shell of glass, steel, aluminum, and polished stone. Even the simplest units are hypermodern, soothing, comfortable, and well designed, with soundproof windows protecting sleepers from the busy traffic of the Gran Via Colón. Each room comes with a luxurious tiled bathroom with tub and shower. Somewhat more upscale units and suites occupy the site of the Moorish houses and the cloister. Scattered throughout the premises are a half-dozen imaginative suites. The staff is particularly charming. The in-house restaurant, El Claustro, is separately recommended.
Facilities:
Restaurant; gym; sauna; 24-hr. room service; laundry service; babysitting; nonsmoking rooms
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