Hospes Palacio de los Patos
Hotel · Albaicín ·
Historic palace hotel with sleek modern rooms & Asian-influenced spa
Historic palace hotel with sleek modern rooms & Asian-influenced spa
"In the city center, a historic air fills this 19th-century palace-turned-hotel, promising a unique stay in Granada; the blend of period architecture with modern, luxurious design adds the icing on the cake to any visit." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Hospes Palacio de los Patos is a 19th-century palace turned modern retreat located in the heart of Granada. Guests can unwind in stately rooms with soaring ceilings and royal-ready beds, relax in the Bodyna Spa, or dine on local dishes — including plenty of tapas — on its outdoor terrace." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Somewhere in the middle ground between history worship and idol-smashing avant-gardism lies a place like the Palacio de los Patos. In frontal view, it’s a 19th-century palace, utterly authentic, marble staircase and all; behind this, though, stands a brand-new modern addition — not the sort of dismal annex that mars an otherwise gorgeous historic hotel, but a stunning and urbane piece of modern-luxe hotel design." - MICHELIN Guide
"With the 2006 opening of the dual identity 42 room Palacio de los Patos in the heart of the city, Granada moves beyond its Alahambra-centric reputation and shows the world what an interesting city it is aside from all things Moorish. The Palacio, a winsome turn of the century villa on a busy intersection and an edgy annex with a curtain façade of marble squares hung on stainless steel wire, is a superb choice for anyone who doesn’t want to channel Washington Irving (Conquest of Granada, 1829; Alahambra, 1832), since the story it tells is that of edgy, boldly innovative modern Spain. Though the center city location is a little noisy, all of Spain is a little noisy, and it’s a treat to take a dip in the indoor pool, steep in the sauna, have a massage or sit in the gardens after a long day’s touring. Aside from wall-mounted Sony flat-screen TVs, the signature of rooms in the annex—more fun than the retro ones in the main villa—are their marble sinks and marble bath tubs, which are found in a spacious wet room with a slate floor that also has a pie-plate shower. Senzone, the hotel’s restaurant has immediately become the best table in town, and the dish not to miss is the rack of suckling pig served with apple puree and green-pepper stuffed potatoes. Aside from making a major design statement, what’s really memorable here is the friendly, sincere, fun attitude of the delightful young staff."
"Set in a 19th-century palace, 650 metres from Granada Cathedral, this beautiful luxury hotel offers a spa. The UNESCO-protected building features a garden with Arabian-style fountains. The elegant rooms at Palacio de los Patos have a contemporary design, while conserving the original décor of this historic property. All air-conditioned rooms have flat-screen satellite TV and wooden floors. There is a safe and minibar, and the private bathroom comes with a hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers. Wi-Fi is offered for a supplement. The hotel spa includes a sauna, Turkish bath and indoor pool. Massage and various beauty treatments are available. The hotel’s Senzone Restaurant serves healthy cuisine, using only fresh ingredients. There is a bar and room service is available. You can hire a car from the 24-hour reception, and on-site parking can be reserved for an extra charge." - My Boutique Hotel (en)