It stands on the palace built by Muhammad III in the fourteenth century, remodeled by Yusuf I and Muhammad V, which had a large courtyard in the center, which gave it the shape of a rustic villa. After the conquest it was donated to the Franciscans, which made it the first convent of Granada. It was demolished the following year, although the old chapel is preserved, a converted Nasrid work, where the Catholic Monarchs were buried until the construction of the Royal Chapel of Granada. It also has an Andalusian courtyard, a latticed balcony and a cistern.

It currently functions as a hotel, providing accommodation services inside the Alhambra. It is managed by the state company Paradores de Turismo de España.