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Reviews of Shine Albayzín 3 stars

Carrera del Darro, 25, Albaicin, 18010 Granada, Spain

#11 of 132 hotels in Granada

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 549 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location for exploring the sites
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with with Alhambra View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Busy street with taxis & buses

    Location excellent, very nice staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with interior patio view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You felt very peaceful and relaxed when you entered the hotel. The staff were really helpful and friendly. The bedroom was very quiet with a comfortable bed and pillows.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with interior patio view
    • Stayed 1 night

    Had to open the window on the inside courtyard to get fresh air

    Unique

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    Highest recommendation!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with with Alhambra View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The internet was spotty one night.

    First and most important, the people. Concierge Grigor was most welcoming and helpful with local sights, food, and specifics on local transportation. Concierge Antonio checked us out with smiles and easy luggage storage so we could make the best of our last few hours in Granada. And the attached but independent café had many choices of delicious breakfast and lunch - from breakfast bowls with fruit to toasts with avocado, ham, and tomato. Great friendly service and café cortado too. The room we were in had a fantastic view of an Alcazaba tower and walls and buildings of the Alhambra above the Darro River. It was well-designed for spaciousness, quiet, and harmonious furnishings.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Very very pleased
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with interior patio view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower tray was a needing some attention

    Ate outside of hotel

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely place to stay in Granada. Walking distance to everything.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with interior patio view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Great location. Clean . Very helpful staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Shine On Pretty Diamond
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Alhambra View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The HVAC was noisy, the fan rattled when on the low setting. The bed was hard for side sleepers.

    Large, beautiful room (superior with balcony) overlooking the stream and looking up at the Alhambra. Great cafe attached to the hotel lobby. Extraordinarily helpful and friendly staff though note that there is no staff onsite in the overnight hours. Ideal location - old town, everything is close by (be advised, this end of town is largely up and down hills wherever you go so plan accordingly). The Hotel is in the "no private car" part of town so you will either need to use a taxi or park outside and drag your luggage in from wherever you park (much like parts of the Gothic Quarter in Barcelona, except not so flat, lol). We loved it!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with interior patio view
    • Stayed 3 nights

    bathroom neads towel hooks.

    very well located, good staff with helpful ideas,

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    The location was fantastic. Right in the historic district and walkable to Albyzin, Alhambra, etc.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with interior patio view
    • Stayed 1 night

    Really nothing - we had a queen sized bed, would have preferred a king size, but it was very comfortable.

    The front desk person who checked us in was outstanding. He gave us detailed information on how to access the main sites in Granada, restaurant suggestions, and was supremely helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Loved our stay in the BEST, most lively and yet charming area of Granada.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Alhambra View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The towel supply was sparse and kinda thin and basic. Just a slight improvement suggestion.

    Location was THE BEST. We loved opening our French balcony doors and hearing the river, people, live music, etc. We walked to Alhambra and every cafe and restaurant right from there. The hotel architecture was amazing…16th century structures with completely modernized rooms. Ours was a BIG suite, worth upgrading to.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with with Alhambra View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location with spacious rooms

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    A perfect boutique hotel to say in while in Granada.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with with Alhambra View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We only stayed one night and wished we could stay longer.

    A beautiful hotel with wonderful staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    The lovely hotel, perfect location and calm environment contributed to a great stay in Granada
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with interior patio view
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Fab location. Friendly staff. Lovely hotel

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with interior patio view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff never answered the door when we rang multiple times. Staff member recommended a restaurant which was shut. Room was dimly lit

    Location. Bottle of wine in room. Clean room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with interior patio view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place could be more joyful if the staff was there on a bigger coverage (always reachable and reactive but no reception at evening late for example).

    Good pension to stay in near the Alhambra. 25 mins walking from train station. Renovated place, it is modern, beautiful and comfortable. The place could be more joyful if the staff was there on a bigger coverage (always reachable and reactive but no reception at evening late for example).

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel, perfect and interesting location. Loved the coffee shop which serves high quality food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with with Alhambra View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Wifi was just bad. Didn't work very well at all.

    Lovely rooms. Modern clean, comfortable with a great shower.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    10
    Ultimate Hotel experience in Granada
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with interior patio view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This hotel is really in another league. It says it's 3 stars but it's really like 10 stars. Grigor and Antonio made our stay the ultimate experience in Granada. The Shine is location location location with the best service and personalized attention. Thank you very much and see you soon

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    Comfortable and beautiful hotel in Granada.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with interior patio view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints.

    Stunning hotel in a great location! The staff are attentive and there were many nice details like complimentary wine, water and good quality toiletries.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with with Alhambra View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No real disappointments.

    Gorgeous interior courtyard and a very attractive room. Hotel was lovely quiet.. Location was perfect for walking.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    A truly exceptional experience in the heart of the old town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with interior patio view
    • Stayed 1 night

    This is a truly exceptional place - in an ideal location, right in the very centre, overlooking the Alhambra :-) The reception are is beautifully designed, but it pales in comparison to how lovely the room was: super spacious, with a great view, a huge bathroom and a king size bed. The super helpful, friendly staff made our stay even more special. 10 out of 10, without a shadow of a doubt :-)))

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Alhambra View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately, there was construction work on the building just outside the hotel. Obviously, not the hotel’s fault. But it was a bit noisy so we didn’t have the windows open, as we would normally do. There was also wonderful aroma outside from some wild flowers or trees, that could be felt in the room if we kept the window open… so it was a shame we had to keep them closed.

    Great location, beautiful hotel and the room with the view of Alhambra. Nice smell inside. Interesting decorations on the wall, the building and design felt quite authentic.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    10
    A gem in the heart of Granada.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with interior patio view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful hotel situated near to the Alhambra. Wonderful cafe and exceptional, attentive and polite staff. A real gem. We would definitely stay here again if we come back to Granada.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    A fine hotel in a glorious city!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with interior patio view
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The housekeeping didn't always refresh the towels and bath mat, nor the hand soap.

    The greeting and check in by Gregory stand out for me after a very hectic trip. He was warm, patient and very informative, and that made things much easier and more enjoyable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    Perfect stay with amazing staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with interior patio view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Amazing location, amazing welcoming staff, clean room. Perfect !

    Stayed in March 2024

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