Martin House & Granada

Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Wonderful
Traveller Type:
  : Everything was good. The room was clean, the breakfasts was good, the price quaility was perfect. There was no balcony but that is ok.

Disappointing
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The host was welcoming and helpful. The location worked for us because it was easy to find as we drove into Granada and public transportation into the city was just outside the front door. An elevator made reaching the first floor easy. He allowed us to put some foodstuffs into a refrigerator.
  : What we were expecting and what we got did not match. For instance, our booking confirmation indicated we were to have a balcony with a view, outdoor furniture, private entrance, and a dressing room. We had NONE of these. We had the family room but it was tiny. When we pointed out that we wanted air conditioning, also described on our booking confirmation, a portable unit was brought in. It worked but was loud. Even when all windows were closed, street noise was excessive. Breakfast was at a local cafe and all we were allowed was a drink (coffee/tea/chocolate/water) and toast or a churro. This was repeated for each day of our stay. In the bathroom there was no hairdryer as there should have been. There weren't even drinking glasses. Sockets are very few. The shower stall is small and the door fell off its track.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The room was really clean. I can't say anything wrong about it. The host offered us very nice Flamenco show. We really enjoyed it! I find the location of the hotel great if you come to Granada by car. It is located far from the busy city center and close to highway. You can easily park nearby for free and every 10 min there is a bus going to the more touristic areas.
  : The room was very plainly finished but it was fine with us. Indeed, it can be a bit noisy since the hotel is located near busy street. However, if you use shatters, it is quieter. It didn't afect our sleep too much. We still got rested.

Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : easy to get the bus, reasonable on street parking, small but adequate
  : very noisy on a busy road beside traffic lights, traffic noise till early hours then morning traffic

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Martin was exceptionally helpful

Very Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : NA
  : Hall lighting - the timing for the lights was a bit short.

Pleasant
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : Great budget room if you arrive by car: free parking in the street, 1.40 bus ride #4 at the door to cathedral every 10 min with free transfer within the hour to Alhambra (buy ticket from bus driver, cash, cheaper if you buy multi ticket in town from machine). Supermarket 2 blocks away. Owner very helpful and accomodating. It's an apartment which rooms are let, so not a hotel. Cheap options if you only need a room to sleep. Very clean.
  : No control over central aircon of apartment which is switched off at night when you need it most during a hot summer. I normally don't sleep with aircon on but when its really hot one has to sometimes. Its in an apartment block on a main so expect noise from street or if your room is on an inner courtyard from other apartments.

Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : I liked that I had my own room and bathroom. The host was nice and offered me a cold drink. There are large living areas but from what I saw in three days - they dont get used or cant be used (not sure).
  : The room itself was extremely basic with no decor to add some interest. I needed to leave the external door open to get ventilation as there were no windows for air. No powerpoints to plug in phone etc only one in the far corner. The TV had no reception but I managed to stand on the bed (as it was next to the ceiling) to get it working. The TV was on a bracket that doesnt move, so need to look up to the ceiling to watch it. The bathroom was nice but you cant open the door more than half a meter as the floor has warped. I am small and could get in but a larger person would have trouble. Kitchen was not equipped with many plates, bowls, cups etc I searched every cupboard to find a cup and a side plate.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple