Travelers relax by the outdoor pool and savor international cuisine at El Arcangel restaurant, while enjoying attentive service from multilingual staff
La Gran Francia offers a peaceful retreat overlooking the lake, with an outdoor pool and garden. Enjoy a breakfast buffet at El Arcangel restaurant, on-site shopping, and in-room WiFi. Guests love the helpful multilingual staff.
Located in Granada, La Gran Francia is in the city centre and on a lake. Antigüa Estación del Ferrocarril and Old Train Station are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Calle la Calzada and Masaya Old Market. Visit our Granada travel guide
Esquina Sureste del Parque Central, Granada
What's nearby
Granada Cathedral
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Calle la Calzada
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Parque Central
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Casa Nica Spanish School
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Mansion de Chocolate Museum
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Getting around
Managua (MGA-Augusto C. Sandino Intl.)
68 min drive
Restaurants
The Garden Café
3 min walk
The Hot Dogs Connection
2 min walk
cafe de arte
3 min walk
Lucy's Café
3 min walk
Cafe las Flores Granada Nicaragua
1 min walk
About this property
La Gran Francia
Upscale hotel by the lake
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace and shopping on-site are just a few of the amenities provided at La Gran Francia. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, El Arcangel, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An outdoor pool
Limo/town car service, express check-in and a front desk safe
Concierge services, a computer station and multilingual staff
Tour/ticket information, a porter/bellboy and laundry services
Room features
All guest rooms at La Gran Francia include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
Limo/town car service
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
El Arcangel
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Shopping
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room cot
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
Business centre
Computer station
Conference centre (151 square foot of space)
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
On a lake
Terrace
Spa
In-room massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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2 floors
Colonial architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Free cot
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Mobile key entry
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 50.00 per vehicle
Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property is also known as
Gran Francia Hotel
Francia Hotel
Gran Francia
La Gran Francia Hotel Granada
La Gran Francia Granada
La Gran Francia Hotel
La Gran Francia Granada
La Gran Francia Hotel Granada
Frequently asked questions
Does La Gran Francia have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is La Gran Francia pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at La Gran Francia?
La Gran Francia doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at La Gran Francia?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.
What time is check-out at La Gran Francia?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Does La Gran Francia provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 50.00 per vehicle applies.
Where is La Gran Francia located?
Located in the heart of Granada, this hotel is steps away from Parque Central, Granada Cathedral and Calle la Calzada. Church of Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes and San Francisco Convent and Cultural Center are also within 5 minutes.
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Reviews
La Gran Francia Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Cute hotel, friendly staff, overall very pleasant stay. Breakfast was really delicious; fresh fruit, yogurt, fresh juice followed by whatever other items you want (huevos rancheros platter, etc.). Loved having a balcony upstairs that overlooked the main square.
Verified traveller
2/10 Terrible
Jose
14 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Erick the staff member in the main front door was great every time I came into the hotel he greeted me very well and very professional. Victoria of the cleaning staff was very great and wonderful in regards to the cleaning of my room and greeted when ever I saw her around the hotel. However Grepseell one of the staff members at the front desk was very rude and nasty. At one point she spoke to my guest very rudely and nasty. She made it a point to belittle him. I would not recommend anyone to stay at this hotel because this young lady was very rude made me feel uncomfortable staying there couldn’t wait to leave
This is a wonderful historic hotel in the center of Granada. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was included with my reservation and it was superb. The bed was very comfortable. The room was clean and very spacious. There was good water pressure and warm water for showering. The hotel provided all necessary toiletries. The location is great in the center of the city with easy access to the major attractions, bar, restaurants and the islands in the lake. Definitely recommend this hotel.
Hotel needs to update all aspects of the hotel. Hot water not available. It was at the ambient temperature. The management was non responsive with requests to change reservation. Frustrating. Rank and file staff were great.
Luis
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
27 Nov 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful hotel, super friendly staff, allways willing to help,
it was a fantastic stay, we were upgraded and the room had a view of the Zocalo. The surrounding area has a lot of activity but the hotel has noise reduction blinds
Todo muy bien ,solo que no tuvimos buena señal de tv y wifi ,pero realmente no fue tan relevante ,solo que ojalá lo mejoren,por lo demás muy bien ,la gente muy amable .
Very central location which is great, but also can be dense with traffic just outside. I would recommend this hotel. Decent sized rooms and a very friendly and helpful staff. Had a great driver take me there from Managua...He was simply my taxi in Managua for an evening and I ended up using him to go to Granada and a few other towns. Must use him - great rates, clean car, personable, safe - Raul- 505-8100-1652.
Joe
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
11 Feb 2018
Disliked: Room comfort
Not the "best"
While this was an acceptable hotel for our trip to Granada, the hotel is on the "old" side. Clean enough but older. Room only had a small rocking chair, desk 2 beds and a nightstand. Would have liked to have a "regular" chair. (probably could have asked)
Room was on the ground floor next to a busy street. Courtyard echoed into room so loud guests arriving at 2am could be heard and disturbed sleep. There is a brand new hotel opening in town that I think would be worth a look first, otherwise this is about as good as it gets. Get a room upstairs and in the back. The town is "quaint" but there are many good restaurants and many "excursions" you can take.
We stayed in Granada for two nights and enjoyed this beautiful city. The staff went above and beyond with personal attention. Juan, in particular made sure we were well taken
care of. We had a spacious room that overlooked the beautiful city. The street below was traveled by horse drawn carriage rides with people touring the city.
We booked the room and specifically
Asked to be charged at the hotel, because
We were a party of 4 with different
Payments.
When we arrived they had already charged
The room to my card.
Worst was they were giving excuse why they did that, when my contract with Expedia said. Payment at hotel.
They said they canceled the charge,
But still today I am waiting for the refund.
And they did charge the room additionally to the other parties.
Really distrustful
Henrik
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
4/10 Poor
nicarinda , Tola
18 Jan 2018
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Totally disappointed
Photos are deceptive! We were placed in the new annex with a room with no windows and Door to main road and entrance on two sides - super loud. Far from charming. Reservation for three included breakfast but had to pay for two. Asked if we wanted more coffee but never returned. Pool the size of a bathtub. No hot water. Nice car park boys. For the 7 years I’ve come to Granada there are many much better Hotel options for cheaper with more charm!
nicarinda
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
8/10 Good
jairo, costa rica
18 Jan 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Granada one day
The Gran Francia Hotel It is located in a special area, very close to the central park and La Calzada Street, so you could visit the city by walking or using the famous horse-drawn carriages.
Friendly staff, clean spot and great food. Beautiful architecture and charm.
Issues: No sound insulation between rooms, the inside courtyard or the outside street. You will hear everything.
There was no cold water in the room. Hot water only and that ruined any chance of a shower and made for quick work washing hands in the sink. Room number 4 on the ground floor.
Very disappointing overall. The people are nice and polite, clean rooms, but the quality is not high enough for experienced international travelers. This is not a luxury hotel by any stretch of imagination. Way below a Courtyard Marriott for example. Limited services. Ok breakfast.
Hay televisor con cable...pero todos los canales están en español, menos BBC y CNN. No tiene SAP para cambiar la idioma. Si quieren visitantes de los estados o de canada, deben proporcionar la capaz para cambiar la idioma en el televisor.
There is cable TV...but all the channels are in Spanish, except BBC and CNN. There is no SAP to change the language. If they want visitors from the U.S. or Canada, they should provide the ability to change languages on the TV.
The location of this hotel could not be any better! It is right across the street from the main cathedral and the central square. The hotel staff was incredibly helpful, too. I highly recommend the Gran Francia Hotel!
Really accommodating to our needs, so stayed part of the time in great outbuilding really well renovated with great mod cons, and part in the main building fantastically renovated, comfortable rooms, lovely atmosphere and the best possible location in town. Great breakfast in the associated restaurant, which was also great for dinner and chilling in garden courtyard setting. Some quirks: free water which was great, and coffee maker in room, but you only get coffee for first night - go figure that!? WiFi generally OK but better in public areas than room.