Apartamentos El Almez

Even though I had booked the cheaper duplex apartment I was upgraded to a somewhat larger apartment with the living room facing the street and the bedroom in the back. The apartment was nicely decorated with arabic touches such as metal wall sconces which cast interesting shadows and a tiled table. There was also a setting of a tea pot, glasses and complementary tea. Great selection of soaps in the bathroom too. The gentle heating--wall plates in the two rooms--worked well. Great location too. Even though I forgot to call 45 minutes prior to arriving, I only had to wait 10 minutes for someone to let me in. The woman who met me was helpful, pleasant and spoke English well. She was also happy to give advice about what to see and where to go.

The bathroom was reasonably clean, but not pristine. That said, I'm sure that if I had complained they would have sent in a cleaner to redo it. As noted by others-with the exception of the top floor flat- the apartments do not have cooling--though I didn't need it when I went in late October. The apartments don't get much direct sunlight so they probably are relatively cool but in the midst of summer in the absence of much air circulation they probably get hot and there aren't any fans that I saw. I'm short, so the low ceilings weren't a problem. There was no mobile phone reception unless you stuck the phone out the window.

The apartment was wonderful - nicely decorated in keeping with the area, clean, compact but not too small. Complimentary toiletries, tea, coffee and condiments were provided, as well as a traditional arabic teapot and glasses. The kitchen area was very well equipped and included a washing machine. The owners seem to have thought of everything, including serviettes & spare plastic bags.

ancient origins of building, roof top terrace, wonderful manager of property (Elena), walking proximity to Alhambra and other activities

somewhat busy street with accompanying noise, but we expected it based on other reviews

It was charming... As was the area. I would stay here again..... The woman that met us, was very helpful. Be sure to call her an hour before arriving, or you will be sitting outside waiting for her... But a great place to stay.

There is no ac, so I wouldn't recommend staying here during the hot summer months. You also need to be careful about walking around alone at night. There are pickpockets. But if you are not wandering around the narrow streets by yourself and are traveling smart, you will be okay.

location and design of apartment. owners very helpful.

no air conditioning

Very close to city center. In old quarter, lots of charm. Own kitchen.

Granada is very hot in July. But hardly the fault of the apartment.

The location was great for walking to the Alhambra and getting to the lookout that looks over the Alhambra at sunset. Everything was within walking distance. The apartments were very clean and the sleeping arraingements were good.

The street that it is located on is very narrow being in the old part of town but has a lot of traffic on it at all hours of the day and night. Also everyone either coming up or going down from the dinner houses and bars makes the street very noisy. There is no air conditioning in the rooms but fans are provided.

Clean, best furnished kitchen I've seen, gracious owners, easy to find via foot/public transport (although you have to keep an ear out for those cars speeding down the street!), whatever street noise we heard didn't bother us. The apartment had a pretty good bed, a/c when it was humid... really excellent value! I would love to come stay here again...

My boyfriend felt a bit cramped in the kitchen and staircase to the bedroom (6'2" and wide shoulders), but he was fine. He still liked the apartment (Laurel?) almost as much as I did.

Location. Near attraction Alhambra.

No person available at the site. Deal with the person who stays far away.

Fantastic position to enjoy everything Granada has to offer. Stylish well equipped apartment.

staff were friendly,two bed apartment was nice,good base to see city from

second bedroom was very damp,lack of on steet parking in the area meant we had to park in a multi story car park which added to the overall cost app 40 euro's

Good location for city sightseeing and very good view terrace

Very thin wall to the next room, unfortunately we could very clearly hear what they were speaking.