What a beautiful hotel, and very friendly staff. It was stepping back into a castle with high…read morevaulted ceilings and real paintings. The room had a balcony to the courtyard that was so unique to any hotel I have ever stayed at. The wedding went perfect and the location was perfect. Ubeda is a beautiful town on a hill top with orchards surrounding for miles. The residents are so welcoming and the food is beyond anything we have in the US. I hope I can return.

We had a beautiful room at this parador - the view from the ample balcony was breathtaking. The…read morebathroom was spacious, with a comfortable bathtub. However, we had no way to successfully manage the temperature in our room. As southern Spain never gets as cold as my native Michigan, I found the room exceedingly warm, and the thermostat didn't allow for the heat to be turned off. I ended up sleeping on the balcony one night because I couldn't bear the stuffiness. Amenities: the dining room is elegant. We enjoyed the local cheese plate and some of the other local dishes on the menu. Be forewarned though, that the coffee was subpar. Location: both the most wonderful and worst part of this hotel. Because this parador is a castle at the top of the mountain, the views are epic. However, the switchbacks down the mountain into town make this inconvenient if you wanted to enjoy a trip into Jaén or visit a local hiking trail. My recommendation is to just stay at the hotel and enjoy the amenities. I enjoyed my stay but probably won't stay in this hotel again.

Very impressive former castle and now hotel. Stopped by for a coffee on the way out of Malaga. The…read morecastle retains a traditional decor and atmosphere. The main dining room is giant and has several pieces of antique furniture and artwork, including a massive decorative tapestry which does looks to be in its orgiinal condition and not restored. Great little pitstop and the coffee itself was fabulous, the service also outstanding especially compared to the rest of Spain.

Casa Olea is a six-room, centrally-located B&B if you are visiting Andalucia. We were originally…read moregoing to hotel hop while in Andalucia and so glad we found Casa Olea. Instead, we stay 5 nights and had a genuinely unique experience for several reasons. Number 1: The B&B proprietors and the location of the B&B were exactly what we wanted. Tim, Claire and their adorable dog Ruby provided the perfect balance of privacy and attentiveness. Many B&B's struggle at providing that balance but they have mastered it. Casa Olea is nestled among olive trees just outside the little town of Zamoranos. Its location is very serene and a wonderful setting for some rest and relaxation by their pool or just walking along the quiet dirt road. Ruby greats you as you drive up to Casa Olea....almost feels like you are coming home. Every morning before we would head out, Tim would have maps of the towns we were going to visit. He gave us parking tips, driving directions, restaurant recommendations...anything we asked and it all helped tremendously as we set out for the day. All of Tim's recommendations were spot on. Number 2: The food at Casa Olea was excellent. Breakfast is included in the room rate and was a nice start to the morning. It consisted of cereals, greek yogurt, pastries, fresh fruit, ham, cheeses, and this wonderful tomato/garlic relish. Juices, milk, tea, coffee are also available. The spread is plenty to start your day of touring. Casa Olea also has dinner available for an additional cost and it is well worth the money. Each morning you choose from two starters and two main courses. This was often a difficult task because everything that Claire cooks is absolutely delicious. Claire is generally in the kitchen making all of the delicious food but comes out to great the guests. Also, if you have dietary restrictions (vegetarian), Claire has wonderful meals to accommodate you. Tim makes sure everyone has what they need whether its hot tea after a tiring day touring the sights or a perfect red wine from the region to a soothing after dinner drink of Pedro Ximenez to finish the night off perfectly. Number 3: The guests at Casa Olea allowed us to meet very interesting people form around the world. During our visit we had folks fro Spain ,Ireland and Florida which provided a rich experience in discussing everything to world politics to food recipes. All guests typically stayed at Casa Olea for dinner therefore providing a wonderful opportunity to get to know each guest even better. Towards the end of our stay, we had dinner "Family Style"....one large table with everyone seated. Very enjoyable. I can go on and on about our stay and as you can see from my review as well as others that Casa Olea is a perfect place to stay. Tim and Claire really have done a great job in making every stay a pleasure and an experience you will not forget. I highly recommend staying here! One request of future guests.....bring back maps of the cities you visit to replenish Tim's map stash.

From the owner: Boutique Bed & Breakfast, Luxury Inn near Granada and Cordoba. Ideal base for exploring the…read morecultural highlights of Andalucia. Six en-suite bedrooms and home-cooked evening meals using fresh, seasonal produce. Wonderful vistas of olive groves and hidden sierras. Visit traditional "pueblos blancos" white villages (Zuheros, Carcabuey, Almedinilla), Baroque towns (Priego de Cordoba) and local olive oil mills. Go hiking in the mountains or biking along the Via Verde reclaimed "Olive Railway" line.

We had a great stay at Casa 1800 Granada. It's so charming and peaceful. The building has been…read moresuperbly restored retaining the historic elements and providing a fully modern experience. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and nicely appointed. You'll have everything you need for a perfect stay. Breakfast options are delicious and plentiful. The kind lady that oversees breakfast always has a smile. The afternoon tea time is lovely and a good reason to return to enjoy the hotel. A couple of nights we chose to have a light dinner in the dining area/lobby. Valerie took such good care of us both nights. He is a joy! Some helpful hints. Casa 1800 is not a cookie cutter layout. Read the details of each room, especially if you have mobility issues. Not all rooms on the upper floors are accessible by elevator and sizes vary. We've stayed at both Casa 1800 locations, and have been so very happy at both. Just spectacular.

Great location--we were able to walk everywhere we wanted to easily…read more Hotel room 19 (jr suite) was very comfortable. The bed was fantastic, plenty of light, the AC worked well, and the water pressure was good. My favourite part about this hotel had to be the free bottled water... just take that into consideration when looking at prices because it adds up. One night during our stay the WiFi went down; I was told it'd be right back up but it wasn't until the next morning. Otherwise, I really have no complaints and would highly recommend Hotel Casa 1800. Taxis can't drive up to the hotel doors due to the location but it's really not a big deal since they'll stop about 150 ft from the front door. With that said, they also do not have on-site parking and I would not have stayed here if I had a rental car to deal with.