Hotel Universal by Maxi Hoteles
Granada · Andalusia · 3 Stars

Hotel Universal by Maxi Hoteles

Three-star hotel in Granada, with a terrace café, Spanish cuisine restaurant and rooms for solo travellers, couples and families.

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8.0 Score
5.549 Reviews
3★ Stars
13:00 Check-in
Area Granada
Nearby European Centre for Women Mariana Pineda · 70 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 13:00

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Hotel Universal by Maxi Hoteles

Hotel Universal by Maxi Hoteles is a 3-star hotel in Granada, 400 metres from the cathedral and with a terrace café. On Calle Recogidas, it combines simply and modernly styled rooms with services for a city visit, whether you are travelling as a couple or need a family room.

Options include single, double and family rooms, ranging from 9 to 26 m². All have a private bathroom and air conditioning; some offer a patio or city views, and several have soundproofed walls. The family room has four single beds and space for up to four people.

The hotel has a 24-hour reception, a restaurant serving typical Spanish cuisine and free WiFi. Private garage parking costs €22 per day and cannot be reserved. Shops and tapas bars are a two-minute walk away, while the Albaicín is 700 metres away. Buses to the Alhambra and the airport also stop nearby.

Hotel Universal by Maxi Hoteles
★ 8.0 · Very good · 5.549 reviews

Plan your stay at Hotel Universal by Maxi Hoteles

Three-star hotel in Granada, with a terrace café, Spanish cuisine restaurant and rooms for solo travellers, couples and families.

Room types

The rooms at Hotel Universal by Maxi Hoteles suit different kinds of trip: there is a single option, double rooms and a family room for up to four people. They range from 9 to 26 m², and all have a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The decor is simple and modern, with wooden or parquet floors and a safe.

Some rooms have city views and others overlook an interior patio; several also have a patio and soundproofed walls. The family room has four single beds, while the double rooms have different bed configurations. Bathrooms include a bath or shower, bidet and hairdryer. You can choose between a compact stay for one person, a double room or shared space for a family trip.

Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Hotel Universal by Maxi Hoteles
Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
14 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • City view
  • Soundproofing

At 14 m², this room offers city or inner courtyard views, as well as soundproofed walls. It has a private bathroom with a bath or shower, bidet and hairdryer, along with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a safe. The main configuration has two single beds.

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Single Room — Hotel Universal by Maxi Hoteles
Single Room
9 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Patio
  • Inner courtyard view

This 9 m² room is designed for one person and has a single bed. It overlooks an inner courtyard and has a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The patio and socket beside the bed complete a functional stay for resting after exploring Granada.

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Family Room — Hotel Universal by Maxi Hoteles
Family Room
26 m² · Private bathroom

  • 4 Single beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Patio
  • Inner courtyard view

At 26 m², this family room has four single beds and accommodates up to four people. Its patio overlooks an inner courtyard and provides a shared space to relax between visits. It includes a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, a practical combination for a family trip.

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Economy Double Room — Hotel Universal by Maxi Hoteles
Economy Double Room
9 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Patio
  • Inner courtyard view

This 9 m² room has a double bed and overlooks an inner courtyard. It features air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV, as well as a safe and wooden or parquet flooring. Its configuration sets it apart from the single option and makes it suitable for two people.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to explore the centre on foot: the cathedral is 400 m away and Plaza de Bib-Rambla is 310 m away.
  • you are travelling with a family of up to four and want a room with four single beds and a patio.
  • you find it useful to have a 24-hour reception and concierge service.
  • you need free WiFi throughout the property.
  • you want a restaurant serving typical Spanish cuisine, a bar and a terrace café at the hotel.

Maybe not, if...

  • you are looking for free parking: private garage parking costs €22 per day.
  • you need to book a parking space in advance, as spaces cannot be reserved.
  • you are travelling in a vehicle over 1.90 m high, as it cannot access the parking garage.
  • you need a family room for more than four people: this room type accommodates four.

Hotel facilities & services

The hotel has several places to eat: a restaurant serving typical Spanish cuisine, a bar and a café with a terrace. To help you organise your stay, reception is open 24 hours a day, and the concierge service, luggage storage and tourist information desk can assist with arrangements and visits. Walking tours and local culture activities or classes are also available.

The common areas include a shared lounge with a TV and vending machines for snacks and drinks. Private parking is in a garage and costs €22 per day; it cannot be booked in advance, and access is limited to vehicles up to 1.90 m high. WiFi is free throughout the property. Rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tourist information
  • Bath or shower

General facilities

  • Terrace
  • Local culture tour or class
  • Walking tours
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • 24-hour reception
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Shared TV lounge
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Lift

Parking

  • Garage parking

Food & drink

  • Café on site
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Hotel Universal by Maxi Hoteles is at Recogidas, 16, in Granada City Centre. The street is a two-minute walk from shops and tapas bars, and the cathedral is 400 m away. Nearby, you can visit the Centro Europeo de las Mujeres Mariana Pineda (70 m), the Convento de San Antón (100 m) and the Fuente de las Batallas (270 m). Plaza de Bib-Rambla, 310 m away, is also within easy walking distance for continuing your stroll around the centre.

Granada railway station is 1.4 km away and Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport is 14 km away. Buses to the Alhambra palace and the airport stop near the hotel. If you arrive by car, take exit 13 from the GR-30 motorway. There is an area outside on Calle Recogidas where you can load and unload luggage.

You can walk to the Alcaicería, 360 m away, and Granada Cathedral and the Royal Chapel, both around 400–450 m away. The Albaicín is 700 m away; from there, you can wander its streets and admire the Alhambra monumental complex. The Alhambra and Generalife are 1.3 km away, as are Paseo de los Tristes and the Science Park. For a cultural visit, the Museum of Fine Arts of Granada is 1.1 km away. During Holy Week and local festivals, the squares and streets in the centre are a good place to follow the celebrations.

European Centre for Women Mariana Pineda — Cultural space dedicated to the history and legacy of Mariana Pineda. 70 m
Convent of San Antón — Historic convent a short distance from Calle Recogidas. 100 m
Fountain of the Battles — Monumental fountain in a central square, beside shopping streets. 270 m
Bib-Rambla Square — Central square with terraces, shops and access to the historic centre. 310 m
Alcaicería — Former market of narrow streets beside Granada Cathedral. 360 m
Royal Chapel Museum — Collection connected with the history of Granada's Royal Chapel. 450 m

What guests say about Hotel Universal by Maxi Hoteles

8.0
Very good · 5.549 reviews
Staff
8.7
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.5
Cleanliness
8.2
Facilities
7.7
Value for money
8.2
Free Wi-Fi
8.5

Guests particularly value the proximity to the main sights in the centre and praise the staff's service. The WiFi and cleanliness also receive favourable comments, while the facilities and comfort receive somewhat more moderate ratings.

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