Malaga

Modern, upmarket and central hotel inside the shell of an original Art Deco edifice; satellite TV, room safes, wi-fi and a panoramic rooftop bar... Does frequent special offers. B&B. — Rough Guide

With Mediterranean-view rooms, a popular restaurant and the Gibralfaro castle as its next-door neighbour, this hilltop Parador is one of Málaga’s most sought-after hotels. — The Telegraph

This central four-star hotel with harbour-view rooms pampers its guests with free minibar and bathrobes. Facilities include rooftop pool and restaurant... and a gym. Online special offers. — Rough Guide

The sumptuous historic exterior belies the modern interior and amenities in this sleek and business-oriented hotel. — Fodor's

While the location isn't on the water, the port is within walking distance. A rooftop pool and bar offer great views of the city and its famous cathedral. — Oyster

The rooms vary in size, but they are bright and whimsically decorated using recycled materials as far as possible. — Lonely Planet

Room Mate Valeria is a four-pearl, 61-room boutique hotel with an emphasis on striking, stylishly designed interiors and an upscale, adult-oriented vibe. — Oyster

A hip Costa del Sol hotel with a popular lounge near mass transit and the beach. — Jetsetter

In the lobby there are there are substantial vestiges of the Roman and Arabic city on view under a glass floor in the bar area. — The Telegraph

Bigger than other hotels in the area, NH Malaga is an upper-middle-range, chain hotel within a 10-minute walk of Calle Marques de Larios, a pedestrian street famous for its restaurants,bars, and shops. — Oyster

Next to a bullring and a short walk to the beach, marina, restaurants, shops, and such cultural sights as the Picasso and Thyssen Museums. — Oyster

The three-pearl Room Mate Lola is a 50-room boutique in Malaga, located a 10- to 15-minute walk from the town center and beach. — Oyster

It's hard not to notice the surrounding agricultural lands as you approach Antequera, and this fascinating little hotel-restaurant combo is where you get to taste what they produce. — Lonely Planet

The four-star Silken Puerta Malaga is a modern hotel near the train and bus stations and a short walk from the city centre. — The Telegraph

Set on the section of Playa Malagueta known as Baños Carmen, about a mile (1.6km) east of central Málaga, Los Naranjos is an ideal setting for spending more time at the beach. — Frommer's

The 18th-century townhouse with a pretty, tiled courtyard oozes traditional charm. — The Telegraph

An ambitious, luxury revamp of an intriguing 18th-century palace-mansion which has become one of Málaga’s hottest tickets. — The Telegraph