Hotel Hospes Palacio de los Patos in Granada 

Every detail of the hotel's architecture preserves the aspirations of the enterprising bourgeoisie in the 19th century and its painstaking restoration is absolutely faultless. The lighting, the garden and the Arabian fountains mark the character of this splendid hotel. The contrast between the 19th century palace and the new wing, with its elegant alabaster façade, shows that Granada's beauty is founded on history while its present offers endless opportunities.

The hotel has 42 rooms distributed over 2 buildings, connected through a courtyard.The Palatial building and the new, contemporary building, exclusive in design displays a use of alabaster, marble and glass.

Senzone, the hotel’s restaurant recently received an award for Upcoming Restaurant 2007.Senzone’s cuisine combines local products, traditional flavours, natural colours and innovative textures to produce the finished product - a pleasure for the senses.The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.Breakfast:Monday to Friday: 07:30 to 11:00 Weekends and bank holidays: 08:00 to 11:00Lunch: 13:30 to 15:30 Dinner: 20:30 to 23:00 Senzone Terraza is the hotel’s cafe. Situated in the garden, the café offers the finest appetizers.Senzone Terraza (café service): 11:00 to 00:00

A peaceful oasis just 15 minutes from the Alhambra and 5 minutes from the Cathedral, right in the heart of the old quarter and close to the commercial and business area. Just 30km separates Granada from the Sierra Nevada ski slopes and a 40 minute drive will get you to the attractive ‘Costa Tropical’.

By car:-From Madrid, Jaen and Almería:-Take the ring road towards Motril.-Once on the ring road, take the exit 129 'Centro Recogidas'.-Go over the roundabout and turn down C/Virgen Blanca (just after the petrol station Repsol that is on the roundabout).-Carry straight on until you arrive at Plaza de Gracia, turn right and carry on down C/Solarillo de Gracia, where you will find the hotel.-From Málaga and Sevilla:-Take the A-92 road and turn off at the exit marked 'Granada, Santa Fe, Sierra Nevada'.-Carry on for approximately 15km direction until you reach the ring road (towards Motril).-Once on the ring road, take the exit 129 'Centro Recogidas'.-Go over the roundabout and turn down C/Virgen Blanca (just after the petrol station Repsol that is on the roundabout).-Carry straight on until you arrive at Plaza de Gracia, turn right and carry on down C/Solarillo de Gracia, where you will find the hotel.

Housed in a former palace and a UNESCO protected building in the centre of Granada, this beautiful 5-star hotel is luxurious accommodation for a stay in this historical Andalusian city.Palacio de los Patos boasts stylish bedrooms that feature a contemporary design, while conserving the original decor of this historic property.After a hearty breakfast in the hotel in the morning, head out into the historical centre of Granada and visit the Alhambra Palace and other top sights.Return to the hotel in the afternoon and unwind in its excellent spa facility, including a sauna, Jacuzzi and Turkish bath.Finish the day by dining in Palacio de los Patos’s smart and trendy restaurant, where you can sample first-class, contemporary cuisine.