Location. The Gran Melia Palacio de Isora resort is located in Alcala on the island of Tenerife, Spain, within 200 metres of the town centre, eight kilometres of Guia de Isora and 40 kilometres of the Parco Nacional del Teide. br>Hotel Features. The neoclassical palace-style building is located on the seafront aand offers subtropical gardens. The resort features four adult swimming pools and two children's pools, a full service spa and a health club. The hotel offers personal concierge and butler services.

Gran Melia Palacio de Isora includes five restaurants serving a variety of cuisines, from creative Mediterranean to a selection of Asian menus. Dress codes apply. The hotel features six bars, including a pool bar, and a wine cellar. A complimentary full American breakfast is available.

Tennis courts, paddle courts, and a golf simulator are available at the Gran Melia Palacio de Isora. The hotel can also arrange sports classes such as scuba diving and sailing. Classes in cookery, painting and wine tasting are held on site. For children, there are supervised activities.

Guestrooms. All 609 guestrooms are individually styled with colourful soft furnishings. Each features a terrace or a balcony. The bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary designer toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. All guestrooms are equipped with satellite television, safes, minibars, CD players and direct-dial phones. High-speed Internet access is available at a surcharge. Coffee/tea makers and bottled water can be found in each room. In-room massage is provided on request.

Expert Tip. A drive through the Parque Nacional del Teide leads visitors through a stunning landscape of volcanic formation - a different world to the sandy beaches only one hour's drive a way.

Room Types:

Garden View Demi Suite:   One double bed or two twin beds. Garden view. Contemporary-styled mahogany furniture, granite surfaces, and stone-clad floors. Balcony. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels. CD player. Coffee/tea maker. Designer toiletries and hair dryer.

Ocean View Demi Suite:   One double bed or two twin beds. Ocean view. Contemporary-styled mahogany furniture, granite surfaces, and stone-clad floors. Balcony. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels. CD player. Coffee/tea maker. Designer toiletries and hair dryer.

The Red Level Demi Suite:   Three twin beds. Contemporary-styled mahogany furniture, granite surfaces, and stone-clad floors. Balcony. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels. CD player. Coffee/tea maker. Designer toiletries and hair dryer.

Driving Directions: From Tenerife Sur Reina Sofia Airport (TFS): Distance to Gran Melia Palacio de Isora is 35 kilometres, approximately 35 minutes' drive.

Getting there. A taxi is the best way to get from the airport to the hotel. The fare is 45 EUR. The hotel offers a shuttle service at a surcharge, which can be arranged upon booking. The price is subject to change.

Getting around. The village of Alcala can easily be explored by foot. Car rental is the best option when exploring the island. The hotel arranges a 24-hour taxi service and private transfers.