We've done a sweep of these cities a few years back, so found your report of particular interest. I had no idea that Marriott now has a property in Granada. Fascinating. For those who wonder, we've stayed in the paradore that is connected to the Alhambra (Granada). While the location is exceptional, the room was small and cramped. I don't recommend it. However, in Seville, we stayed both at the Alfonso XIII and after a sweep thru Ronda, Granada, and Cordoba, spent a night at the paradore high on the hill in a tiny town outside Seville. It is called Paradore Carmona. Paradores can be stunning historical properties, but as state run hotels, rooms give no sense of luxury even when common areas do. Still, it's worth a drive up to it to see it. The Parador de Ronda has a phenomenal location by the gorge that runs thru this fascinating town. Not to be missed.