The Nicaraguan city of Granada is located on the shores of Lake Nicaragua, also known as Lake Cocibolca. It lies 29 miles from the national capital, Managua, and is a 45-minute drive from Managua International Airport. Granada has a thriving tourist industry and many of its hotels are set in historic buildings from the colonial era. Even modern hotels tend to be built in the colonial style, to fit in with the historic city center's architecture.

Hotel Alhambra
Set in a Spanish-style, two-story building on the west side of Granada's Central Park, this hotel features a domed lobby with antique furniture, and an interior courtyard with a fountain. It is located within walking distance of Lake Nicaragua. Amenities include an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by green vegetation, a travel agent and a business center. The 55 guestrooms have air conditioning, private bathrooms, phones and cable television. The hotel can arrange bilingual tour guides and car rental, and the on-site restaurant, Il Portico, serves local and international dishes.

Hotel Alhambra

Costado Oeste del Parque Central

Granada

Nicaragua

011-505-552-4486

thehotelalhambra.com

Hotel Spa Granada
Housed in a well-preserved and historic former colonial home, Hotel Spa Granada is set in downtown Granada and features five internal courtyard gardens. The hotel's 60-foot outdoor swimming pool has a poolside bar serving light snacks, cocktails, beers and smoothies. Treatments on offer at the hotel spa include facials, waxing, manicures and massages. Room rates include a daily spa treatment and a complimentary buffet breakfast. Guestrooms all have private bathrooms as well as cable TV, air conditioning and complimentary wireless Internet access. Children under 12 can share a room with adults for free.

Hotel Spa Granada

Calle Atravesada

Granada

Nicaragua

011-505-2552-4678

hotelspagranada.com

Hotel Colonial
Built in colonial style in 1999, this hotel is located in the center of Grenada. Hotel Colonial features internal courtyards decorated with plants, two swimming pools, one with a swim-up bar, and a gym with fitness equipment. The 37 guestrooms, including 10 suites, are equipped with air conditioning, wireless Internet access, cable TV and private bathrooms. The hotel restaurant serves regional and international dishes and has a terrace for al fresco dining. Multilingual staff at the front desk, which is open 24 hours, can arrange car rental and provide advice and assistance with touring and sightseeing arrangements.

Hotel Colonial

Calle La Libertad

Granada

Nicaragua

011-505-2552-7299

hotelcolonialgranada.com