Rick's review of El Numero 8 - Granada - beware

You will reach more people over a longer time on Graffiti Wall. At the top, right side of the page, you will see a site for reader feedback on Rick's guidebooks. Click on that, and the site for feedback on the Spain guide will come up. What I like about these sites is the number of best/worst categories that come up. It is a good place to check before you go on a trip, as well as posting on it afterward.

Thanks Roy - I will!

We just spent two nights at El Numero 8 in early June and found it to be a fantastic place to stay. Rafa was a terrific host and we had an envious view of the Alhambra, day and night from the terrace (although, you just can't beat the view at night)! As for the "dark and dank" statement, well... when the lights are out in the hallway at night it is, in fact, dark. A simple flip of the switch was quite adequate for us to find our way. Our rooms had a skylight in the bedroom, windows in each of the other rooms, and the fact that we were rarely there during the day made these best because of the fresh air they provided. As for the "dank" part, I guess I'd have to disagree totally. In all of our travels through Europe and staying at places recommended by Rick Steves, we love these older, family-run places and this was one of our favorite places of all. (continued...)

I do agree that individuals with disabilities would have a difficult time getting to El Numero 8. And, depending on the level of disability, this would not be the best place for some to stay. I find, however, that much of the older neighborhoods throughout Europe are not for those with disabilities that limit their movements. Wheelchairs would be nearly impossible anywhere. One does have to have stamina to walk throughout Granada, but then we find that if you plan your time right, there's no need to rush and taking your time to enjoy what the area has does a lot to increase your enjoyment of this beautiful town. As for the "dog dirt", I would suggest that one contact the local Granada government to offer your complaints. It's interesting that outside of these older neighborhoods, the city seems to be kept very clean, yet they do seem to ignore this older area. There was, in fact, dog excrement along our walks, but it wasn't enough to make us not want to stay at El Numero 8 on our next visit to Spain. During our three week visit, it was our favorite spot. Thank you Rafa and Carmen for a great time! Wayne & Jim