The M.A. Alhamar is a modern, white hotel located in the commercial centre of Granada, three kilometres from the old town and within a kilometre of Federico Garcia Lorca Park. The hotel's 141 guestrooms have beige colour schemes with matching bed fabrics, carpets and curtains, discreet, contemporary lighting and dark-wood furnishings including traditional writing desks, coffee tables and chairs. All include air-conditioning, satellite television, high-speed Internet connections and minibars. The hotel's restaurant features contemporary decor with formal tableware, and offers an a la carte menu and a buffet comprising a selection of international dishes. In the evenings, guests can enjoy refreshments and alcoholic drinks at the hotel bar, or unwind in the games room and TV lounge. Conferences and banquets of up to 250 people can be accommodated in the hotel's meeting facilities, and audio-visual equipment is available on request. Guests can check their e-mail or surf the web via the public high-speed Internet terminal. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with transport and entertainment bookings, store valuables in the safety-deposit box and exchange currency. Garage-parking facilities are available for guests arriving by car. Nearby attractions include the Science Museum and the Virgen de las Angustias Basilica, both of which are 500 metres from the hotel. The Alhambra, a 14th-century Moorish palace and fortress, is located three kilometres from the hotel. The Sierra Nevada mountain range can be found 32 kilometres away. Granada Airport is 15 kilometres from the hotel and can be reached by car in approximately 20 minutes.
