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The story of a visionary, the Duke of San Pedro de Galatino

History

Hotel Alhambra Palace, the icon of luxury tourism in Granada

In 1905, over a century ago, an idealistic and romantic man fell in love with the fascinating city of Granada and decided—with all the confidence and the tenacity of a lover—to build The Hotel Casino Alhambra Palace.

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Learn more about this enthralling story

The team of the Hotel Alhambra Palace has written with great care and attention to detail the history of the hotel, its creator and the illustrious personalities who have stayed there.

You can read it here

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JULIO QUESADA CAÑAVERAL Y PIÉDROLA, DUKE OF SAN PEDRO DE GALATINO AND COUNT OF BENALÚA. A NOBLEMAN WHO FORESAW THAT TOURISM WOULD BE A MAJOR INDUSTRY AND HIS MAIN ATTRACTIONS WOULD BE THE ALHAMBRA AND SIERRA NEVADA.

Revolutionary and innovative in equal parts, just as "the two rivers of Granada flow down from the snow to the wheat", his legacy is palpable from the Sierra Nevada to the Nasrid city.

Hotel Alhambra Palace, the icon of luxury tourism in Granada

This emblematic building would become the central axis, the institutional, social and cultural heart of the city. Today, as a symbol of luxury hotels around the world, it welcomes you with an open heart and an intact history inside.

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Portrait of Doña Fernanda De Salabert y Arteaga, Dowager Duchess of San Pedro De Galatino and Marchioness of Valdeomos.

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Since Its Construction, the Hotel Has Hosted Many Distinguished Visitors and Notable Celebrations. The Hotel's Style Attracts Travellers, Aristocrats, Royalty and Artists From All Over the World Looking for a Place to Dream.

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A dazzling work of art reminiscent of the Alhambra

With its unique "galatea orange" hue provided by the colour of the iron-rich earth, it shows different chromatic variations depending on the time of day, resembling the majestic Alhambra nearby.

With Its Unique "Galatea Orange" Hue Provided by the Colour of the Iron-rich Earth, It Shows Different Chromatic Variations Depending on the Time of Day, Resembling the Majestic Alhambra Nearby.

Outwardly, its crenelated and curvilinear design has an unmistakable likeness to the Avila´s wall: strong, robust,and not excessively tall.

The entire interior of the Alhambra Palace Hotel is pure embellishment: the neo-Moorish style abounds with splashes of mirrors, mosaics, muqarnas and arches. Decoration and light flood the space creating a delicate perception of shapes and essence.

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A hotel with its heart transformed into a theater

A small staircase leads to the heart of the building: el Teatrillo, the “Little Theater” of the palace the place where the casino, dearly loved by the duke, once stood and where countless treasured moments are shared today. Culture, history, sentiment, and poetry in an integral city space.

Discover our centenary venues

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Intimate Performances

Its size makes it ideal for chamber music, solo recitals, and small performances. It lends itself more toward intimacy and closeness than grandiose sumptuousness.

A Sublime Moment to Remember

In June 1922, a flamenco song contest was held in this theater called “El concurso del cante jondo” (the contest of the deep song). This was a milestone event, since it was the first recognition of flamenco as cultured music.

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War Breaks Out and the Duke Dies. The Widowed Duchess, Mrs. Fernanda De Salabert Y Arteaga, Donates the Hotel and It Becomes a Field Hospital for Three Years. The Roof of the Building is Painted With Red Crosses. This Saved the Building From Aerial Bombardment. Once the Civil War Was Over, the Hotel Reopened Its Doors in 1942 and Became the Legendary Alhambra Palace Hotel That We Know Today.

At the beginning of the 80s of the last century, the heirs of the duke of San Pedro de Galatino took over the management of the hotel directly, and today it is a reference point for luxury tourism on an international level.

War Breaks Out and the Duke Dies. The Widowed Duchess, Mrs. Fernanda De Salabert Y Arteaga, Donates the Hotel and It Becomes a Field Hospital for Three Years. The Roof of the Building is Painted With Red Crosses. This Saved the Building From Aerial Bombardment. Once the Civil War Was Over, the Hotel Reopened Its Doors in 1942 and Became the Legendary Alhambra Palace Hotel That We Know Today.

At the beginning of the 80s of the last century, the heirs of the duke of San Pedro de Galatino took over the management of the hotel directly, and today it is a reference point for luxury tourism on an international level.

Plaza Arquitecto García de Paredes 1. 18009

Tel: +34 958 221468
Email: reservas@hotelalhambrapalace.com

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