Hotel América

Hotel América is a small mid-range hotel on the Alhambra hill in Granada, Andalusia, Spain, at Calle Real de la Alhambra 53. The address is on the main street of the Alhambra monumental precinct, about 2 minutes on foot from the Nasrid Palaces entrance area, which makes it one of the closest places to stay to the monument. Granada Cathedral is roughly 16 minutes away on foot, downhill through the Alhambra woods or by taxi, so guests usually travel between the hill and the city centre by bus or cab. The property record lists 17 rooms, giving the hotel an intimate, guesthouse-like scale. Rooms are doubles, twins and superior rooms. The price range is about €70–€150 per night (roughly $81–$173), which is modest for a stay inside the Alhambra grounds, though rates climb at Easter, during the Corpus Christi fair and in the spring and autumn peaks, when Alhambra tickets are scarce. Amenities beyond the location are not recorded, so visitors who need Wi-Fi, air conditioning or a restaurant should ask before booking. Because the hill has few restaurants, many guests eat at the cafés near the Alhambra gates or travel down to the city, where tapas bars serve a free tapa with each drink. The advantages of this setting are early access to the monument, quiet evenings after day-trippers leave and the shaded paths of the grounds; the drawbacks are the limited dining and nightlife, and the climb or taxi required to reach the centre. Service is that of a small family-style hotel, with help on taxis, luggage and the timing of Nasrid Palaces entry, which must be booked well in advance for a fixed half-hour slot. The hotel suits couples and first-time visitors who make the Alhambra the focus of the stay. The telephone number is +34 958 22 74 71. No website is recorded, so direct phone enquiry is the way to confirm availability, rates and any parking or luggage arrangements. Vehicle access on the hill is restricted, so drivers should check directions with the hotel beforehand.