Gran Sol

Gran Sol (also Hotel Gran Sol, Hotel Tryp Gran Sol and officially Edificio Alonso) is a skyscraper and hotel in Alicante, Spain. It is 97 meters tall and has 31 floors.[1] It's a brand hotel Tryp Hotels belonging to the hotel group Sol Melia.

Gran Sol
Alternative namesEdificio Alonso
General information
StatusComplete
TypeHotel
LocationAlicante, Spain
Completed1971
Height97 m (318 ft)
Technical details
Floor count31
Design and construction
ArchitectMiguel López González
Other designersManuel Baeza

The hotel is the third tallest building in the city after Estudiotel Alicante (117 m) and El Barco (111 m). The "Great Sun" is characterized by the colorful murals painted on two of its facades, and to be located opposite the port of Alicante, has become, along with the Castillo de Santa Barbara, a characteristic element of the horizon or skyline of the city.

The hotel was completed in 1971 and was completely renovated in 2003. Has 123 four star (****) rooms and a restaurant on the 26th floor.

See also

References

  1. Tryp Gran Sol Hotel - emporis.com


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