In central Granada, Hospes Palacio de los Patos is defined by architectural contrast. A restored late-19th-century palace — now a protected building of cultural interest — stands beside a contemporary glass-and-alabaster pavilion, the two connected by landscaped courtyards and garden walkways. Historic façades, iron balconies and period detailing sit alongside clean lines and filtered light, creating an urban sanctuary shaped by material and space. With just over forty rooms divided between palace and pavilion, the hotel remains boutique in scale. The city’s cathedral and Albaicín lie moments away, while a small spa, and courtyard spaces offer a quieter counterpoint on return.