Hotel Casa 1800, Granada

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Charming boutique hotel in a historic Arab house from the 16th century with views of the Alhambra

Overview

Hotel Casa 1800 Granada lets you sleep in the most historic part of the city (the Albaicín neighborhood) in a 16th-century Arab house, once home to lords and counts. You'll find many hidden nooks on the property where you can relax and enjoy the history. The hotel is steps away from Carrera del Darro, a street lined with shops and historic sites, and offers Alhambra views from the rooms with private terraces.

Kimkim's Take

Ash
Ash Merscher kimkim staff
Based on kimkim staff visit, June 2022 (Learn more)
Pros
  • You'll sleep in a renovated 16th-century Arabic house that once housed lords and counts. 
  • Enjoy being in the beautiful and historic Albaicín neighborhood, just a few steps from the buzzy Carrera del Darro along the creek and within walking distance of all the major sites.
  • Rooms have charming historic elements, like wood-beamed ceilings, antique furnishings, and wainscoting along the walls.
  • The lounge and dining area offer a breakfast buffet and afternoon drinks and snacks. 
Cons
  • You won't find many amenities here, as it's a small boutique hotel with limited space.
  • The hotel doesn't offer any parking, so you'll have to walk or hail a taxi from where you park your car.

Authenticity

Originally built in the late 16th century, this historic Arabic house was once home to the Lords of Cañaveral and the Counts of Benalúa and later served as military quarters. The hotel preserves its original Renaissance-style facade, Mudéjar elements, and features like coffered ceilings, frescoes, and woodwork, and historic elements like the Castilian doorway and grand staircase. The interior courtyard, adorned with Renaissance frescoes and a central fountain, enhances the Andalusian charm. And rooms are inspired by Renaissance and Baroque styles, with handmade hardwood furniture and chandeliers.

Location

Enjoy staying in the beautiful and historic Albaicín neighborhood, the old Moorish area of the city. You'll be just across the narrow and trickling Darro River from Iglesia de San Gil y Santa Ana, putting you right along the scenic cobblestone river walk. The Catedral de Granada is less than 10 minutes away by foot, and the Alhambra is about a 15-minute walk. The bustling city center, with its shops, tapas bars, and flamenco venues, is only minutes away. Despite its central location, the hotel sits on a tranquil side street (no street parking). Public transportation is conveniently nearby, with a bus stop just a 5-minute walk away.

Rooms & Bathrooms

A small boutique hotel, Casa 1800 has just 25 rooms and suites, all featuring beautiful historic elements, including handmade hardwood furniture. Expect chandelier lighting, cream-hued gilt wallpaper, and ornate Rococo-style headboards. Some rooms feature beamed ceilings and original frescoes and some with iron Juliet balconies, while bathrooms boast marble finishes. Room categories range from compact Standard Rooms to the expansive Suite 1800, with options for Alhambra views and private terraces. Amenities include Egyptian cotton sheets, and Molton Brown toiletries, ensuring a comfortable and elegant stay.

Amenities

The hotel's historic nature means that amenities are basic, with no pool, spa, or gym. In-room massages and beauty treatments can be requested if you need some pampering. Being set in a historic protected building, accessibility may be an issue. There's an elevator going to the upper floors, but you'll need to use stairs to reach it; however, you'll find a wheelchair-adapted room on the ground floor. 

Family-Friendliness

Although the hotel caters more to adult travelers, families are welcome. Discounts for children may be offered, and you'll find suites comfortable for a family of four. Although there are few amenities for families, babysitting services can be arranged for a fee. 

Other Highlights

Enjoy a breakfast buffet in a charming lounge and dining area packed with local specialties like Iberian ham, Spanish cheeses, and local pastries. In the afternoon, the lounge offers complimentary snacks and drinks. When you need a break from sightseeing, relax with a drink in the hotel's historic and open-air inner courtyard.

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 3-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +34 958210700
Hotel address icon Calle Benalúa 11
Travelers often mention

Summarized by AI based on kimkim traveler reviews

Great Breakfast and Tea Time

The hotel offers a simple buffet breakfast and complimentary afternoon tea. Guests appreciated these amenities, though one review mentioned that breakfast was a letdown, possibly due to COVID-19 impacts. (6 mentions)

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“Absolutely loved the amenities here with the breakfast & tea with the free drinks/coffees!”  — Hanna S.
Tom
“In addition to the great breakfasts they had a snack late in the afternoon which was our dinner on two occasions.”  — Tom K.
Ariana
“This hotel had charm and a daily tea time that was so much fun to partake in!”  — Ariana T.
Friendly and Helpful Staff

Multiple reviewers highlighted the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. From the people in charge of food to those arranging taxis, guests felt welcomed and well taken care of. (4 mentions)

Tom
“Everybody was very welcoming from the people who were in charge of the food to the guy who arranged for our taxis.”  — Tom K.
Michelle
“Staff were friendly and helpful.”  — Michelle C.
B
“Staff was extremely friendly.”  — Bruce H.
Beautiful Courtyard

The hotel's courtyard is described as beautiful, peaceful, and charming. Guests appreciated the afternoon tea and sweets served there, and some mentioned complimentary tapas. It is a central feature of the hotel where guests can relax. (4 mentions)

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“the courtyard was beautiful”  — Hanna S.
J
“We were welcomed with a bottle of Cava and appreciated the complimentary tapas from 4:30 to 6 pm in the central courtyard--a nice touch for tired tourists.”  — Janet G.
Randi
“Very peaceful, beautiful courtyard where afternoon tea and sweets are served… a really nice touch and much appreciated!”  — Randi B.
Excellent Location

The hotel's location is praised for being quiet and secluded yet within walking distance to major attractions like Alhambra. It is situated on a small pedestrian street, making it perfect for exploring the city. (3 mentions)

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“Walking distance to Alhambra and be sure to participate in the River Darro evening stroll where you can view Alhambra towering overhead.”  — Janet G.
Randi
“Perfect location for walking around the city.”  — Randi B.
Randi
“Tucked away from the noise on a small pedestrian street with lots of charm!”  — Randi B.

Traveler Reviews

14 total ratings, 10 with reviews
4.4
Feature ratings
Authenticity & Character
4.7
Location
4.7
Staff
4.3
Cleanliness & Comfort
4.5
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Hanna S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 05, 2024
Best hotel I’ve ever stayed in!! So much character, each room was a little different & the courtyard was beautiful. Absolutely loved the amenities here with the breakfast & tea with the free drinks/coffees! Life saver on a trip like this :) Staff was so nice as well! Read more

Best hotel I’ve ever stayed in!! So much character, each room was a little different & the courtyard was beautiful. Absolutely loved the amenities here with the breakfast & tea with the free drinks/coffees! Life saver on a trip like this :) Staff was so nice as well!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in June 2024
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Norma K.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2024
We were given a room with no elevator access Read more

We were given a room with no elevator access

Authenticity & Character
Location
Good location
Staff
Not very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in May 2024
Tom
Tom K.
Rockville, MD | Reviewed on Jun 02, 2024
This was the very best hotel out of all the amazing hotels we stayed in. They should have five stars instead of only three. When we got there our guide was already waiting. They put us at ease right away and before we knew it, the luggage was in our room. We actually checked in after our tour. In addition to the great breakfasts they had a snack late in the afternoon which was our dinner on two occasions. Everybody was very welcoming from the people who were in charge of the food to the... Read more

This was the very best hotel out of all the amazing hotels we stayed in. They should have five stars instead of only three. When we got there our guide was already waiting. They put us at ease right away and before we knew it, the luggage was in our room. We actually checked in after our tour. In addition to the great breakfasts they had a snack late in the afternoon which was our dinner on two occasions. Everybody was very welcoming from the people who were in charge of the food to the guy who arranged for our taxis. They also gave us great tips for where to eat.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It's so close to everything, the perfect spot. But not in an ostentatious location.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in May 2024
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Janet G.
Canada | Reviewed on May 18, 2024
A quiet enclave in an elegant historic building. We were welcomed with a bottle of Cava and appreciated the complimentary tapas from 4:30 to 6 pm in the central courtyard--a nice touch for tired tourists. A simple buffet breakfast with seating in the covered courtyard and some seating in the buffet room. If your room overlooks the courtyard, you do have wooden shutters but you might hear guests returning from their evening and talking loudly in this area. Walking distance to Alhambra and be... Read more

A quiet enclave in an elegant historic building. We were welcomed with a bottle of Cava and appreciated the complimentary tapas from 4:30 to 6 pm in the central courtyard--a nice touch for tired tourists. A simple buffet breakfast with seating in the covered courtyard and some seating in the buffet room. If your room overlooks the courtyard, you do have wooden shutters but you might hear guests returning from their evening and talking loudly in this area. Walking distance to Alhambra and be sure to participate in the River Darro evening stroll where you can view Alhambra towering overhead. Make reservations for La Tabernilla del Darro.

Stayed in April 2024
Norma
Norma M.
West Babylon, NY | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2023
This was one of the most interesting hotels on our trip to Spain because it was so picturesque!
The decor was rustic and at the same time contemporary! We loved the way it looked!
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This was one of the most interesting hotels on our trip to Spain because it was so picturesque!
The decor was rustic and at the same time contemporary! We loved the way it looked!

Authenticity & Character
As I said above the very Spanish style of the Hotel looked very authentic to the region it’s in. Loved it!
Location
It couldn’t have been a better location, near the action but away enough that it was quiet at night. Also near the Alhambra.
Staff
Everyone from front desk to breakfast staff was amazing! We needed a to go breakfast very early one day and they had it all ready for us.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Super clean hotel and very quaint!
Stayed in October 2023
Lyn
Lyn C.
Australia | Reviewed on Jun 16, 2023
Very authentic hotel
Afternoon tea is served complimentary each day
Very unique experience
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Very authentic hotel
Afternoon tea is served complimentary each day
Very unique experience

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in June 2023
Ariana
Ariana T.
Peachtree City, GA | Reviewed on Oct 27, 2022
This hotel was amazing!! It has so much personality and history. My number 1 recommendation! I also advise against driving to the hotel. Park your car at public parking and take a cab or walk to the hotel. You will find yourself on the tiniest alleyways. Save the stress and get a cab. This hotel had charm and a daily tea time that was so much fun to partake in! Read more

This hotel was amazing!! It has so much personality and history. My number 1 recommendation! I also advise against driving to the hotel. Park your car at public parking and take a cab or walk to the hotel. You will find yourself on the tiniest alleyways. Save the stress and get a cab. This hotel had charm and a daily tea time that was so much fun to partake in!

Authenticity & Character
So cool to have a hotel with such history.
Location
It’s close to everything you want to see in Grenada!
Staff
The staff were so friendly and accommodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in October 2022
Michelle
Michelle C.
Australia | Reviewed on Oct 20, 2022
This is a very charming hotel in a good location.
The rooms were very spacious and clean and the bed was comfortable.
Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was a let down but this may be due to Covid impact.
Overall this is a lovely hotel and I would recommend it.
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This is a very charming hotel in a good location.
The rooms were very spacious and clean and the bed was comfortable.
Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was a let down but this may be due to Covid impact.
Overall this is a lovely hotel and I would recommend it.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in September 2022
Randi
Randi B.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Aug 02, 2022
Perfect location for walking around the city. Tucked away from the noise on a small pedestrian street with lots of charm! Very peaceful, beautiful courtyard where afternoon tea and sweets are served… a really nice touch and much appreciated! Nice breakfast buffet as well. No elevator, so ask for help if your room is at the top of the stairs and your bags are heavy! Read more

Perfect location for walking around the city. Tucked away from the noise on a small pedestrian street with lots of charm! Very peaceful, beautiful courtyard where afternoon tea and sweets are served… a really nice touch and much appreciated! Nice breakfast buffet as well. No elevator, so ask for help if your room is at the top of the stairs and your bags are heavy!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Front desk staff should offer to have someone carry bags for those whose rooms are on the top floors.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in July 2022
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Bruce H.
Kankakee, IL | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2022
Hotel was in a quiet, secluded street. Building was old with lots of character. Staff was extremely friendly. Read more

Hotel was in a quiet, secluded street. Building was old with lots of character. Staff was extremely friendly.

Tips for future travelers

Highly recommend.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful building and rooms.
Location
Close to shopping and sites in center of city,
Staff
So friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beds weren't the most comfortable on our trip.
Stayed in January 2022

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 3-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +34 958210700
Hotel address icon Calle Benalúa 11