Áurea Washington Irving, GranadaÁurea Washington Irving in Granada, Spain has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 5 of 55 hotels we score in Granada. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0, Agoda 4.0. Rooms from about $152 a night (cached, not a live quote).Áurea Washington Irving is a five-star hotel situated on Paseo del Generalife in the centre of Granada. The building dates back to 1820 and contains 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring decor inspired by the writings of Washington Irving. Guests can access an outdoor swimming pool, a sun terrace, and a full-service spa equipped with a sauna and steam room. On-site facilities include a library, a restaurant, a bar, and a business centre. The property is located 400 metres from the Alhambra. While the location is central, the hotel is a 25-minute walk from the historic centre. It suits travellers interested in literary history and spa facilities.What stands out

Close to the Alhambra

Full-service spa and sauna

Outdoor swimming pool

Literary themed decor

Watch out for

Distance from historic centre

Better-scored in Granada

Gran Hotel Claridge Granada, Granada: 4.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $301 a night. Gran Hotel Claridge Granada is a five-star luxury hotel located on Plaza de Villamena in the historic quarter of Granada.

La Esperanza Granada, Granada: 4.1 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $540 a night. La Esperanza Granada is a luxury hacienda resort and private villa on a 4.5-hectare hilltop estate in Saleres, Andalusia.

El Lodge Ski And Spa, Granada: 4.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms). El Lodge Ski and Spa is a five-star boutique chalet hotel in Pradollano, the village of Monachil within the Sierra Nevada ski resort in Andalusia.