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Palacio Gran Vía, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Granada, Spain · Royal Hideaway · High Luxury
The 1905 headquarters of Granada's Banca Rodríguez-Acosta reopened in 2023 as a 38-room Royal Hideaway hotel, its original bank vaults preserved intact near the reception. Architect Juan Monserrat Vergés's neo-Mudéjar coffered ceilings, tessera mosaic floors and Maumejean stained glass survived a restoration led by Carlos Quintanilla, and one meeting room still keeps the desk and flooring from the bank director's old office.
- 38 rooms
- Opened 2023
- Neighborhood: Barrio del Boquerón
- Rooms from 237 sq ft (22 m²)
- Architect: Juan Monserrat Vergés
- Interiors: Carlos Quintanilla
About Palacio Gran Vía, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
- The 1905 building originally served as headquarters of the Banca Rodriguez-Acosta, designed by architect Juan Monserrat Verges.
- Its restoration, led by Carlos Quintanilla, preserved neo-Mudejar coffered ceilings, tessera mosaic floors, Maumejean stained glass and the bank's original vaults.
- It opened as a 38-room hotel in 2023, more than a century after the building first served as a bank headquarters.
- Entry-level rooms start at 237 sq ft (22 m²).
History
Palacio Gran Vía, a Royal Hideaway Hotel occupies a landmark 1905 building on Granada's Gran Vía de Colón that originally served as the headquarters of the Banca Rodríguez-Acosta. Designed by architect Juan Monserrat Vergés, the palace is a showpiece of early-twentieth-century craftsmanship, with neo-Mudéjar coffered ceilings, tessera mosaic floors, frescoes, Maumejean stained glass and even the bank's original vaults preserved.
After a meticulous restoration led by Carlos Quintanilla, the building opened as a hotel in 2023 (restored through 2022) with 38 rooms, operating as a five-star Gran Lujo property within Barceló's Royal Hideaway collection.
Restaurants and bars
- El Patio Restaurant — Restaurant · Mediterranean recipes through haute cuisine techniques with
- Miralba Rooftop Bar — Bar · Wines and signature cocktails of Andalusian inspiration
- La Sucursal Grand Café — Café · A la carte brunch, snacks, afternoon tea
Experiences
- Guided walking tour: Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces — Visit of the Alcazaba, Torre de la Vela, Nasrid Palaces and the Generalife, covering their history, symbology and legends.
- Guided walking tour of the Albaicín and Sacromonte — Visit of Carrera del Darro, Paseo de los Tristes, labyrinthine streets to San Nicolás viewpoint, ending in Sacromonte.
- Flamenco show in Granada — Show at the Casa Ana tablao with good wine and a genuine atmosphere.
- Royal Breakfast — Breakfast with seasonal products, natural ingredients and Arabic pastries, plus a cooking show to design your own breakfast.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Fitness center
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