Museo Palacio de Mariana Pineda

This charming historic city hotel is located in the tourist centre of Granada, just 15 minutes on foot from the Alhambra and close to the best restaurants, bars and the famous cathedral. The nearest skiing resort is about 30 km away, whilst the nearest beach is to be found 70 km from the hotel. The train and bus station are both around a 10-minute drive from the business hotel and the nearest airports are Granada, which is approximately 17 km away, and Málaga, which is around 133 km away.||NEWLY RENOVATED JULY 2012!|The palace dates back to the 17th century and features a magnificent central patio where a wonderful pillar stands tall with an original coat of arms from the period. The lower part was built by Diego de Siloé in the 16th century and the upper part built in 1644 by the aristocratic family of los Pisa. The central patio adjoins on to the different halls and the 5 guest rooms, most of which offer incredible views of La Alhambra and the emblematic Darro river. The central patio also connects to the amazing cellar made of exposed brick where the ancient well that used to take the water from the Darro river is housed. The family-friendly design hotel now features a range of modern amenities, such as a lobby with hotel safe and cloakroom, a breakfast room, laundry service (fees apply) and a TV lounge where guests can read a book, connect to the wireless Internet or watch the TV.||Each room has a different theme and decor and features an en suite bathroom decorated with handmade tiles made from traditional Granada ceramics known as Fajalauza (Morales family since 1640), a hydromassage bathtub or hot tub, and wonderful views of the Alhambra (four of them). Other in-room amenities include a hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite TV, Internet access, a minibar, ironing set, air conditioning and central heating.||The hotel can make bookings for excursions and visits in Granada. Guests may relax in the hot tub, or with a massage (fees apply).