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Parador de Malaga GibralfarovsAC Hotel by Marriott Malaga Palacio
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro ranks slightly higher than AC Hotel Malaga Palacio. Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro comes in at 91 with positive reviews from 5 reviewers like Fodor's, Rough Guide and Oyster.
Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro
Rough Guide
Oyster
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Independent
Lonely Planet Independent Independent
Castillo de Gibralfaro s/n, 29016 Malaga
From $118/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide Star
"You won’t get a better panoramic view of the coast than from this eagle’s nest on top of the Gibralfaro hill. It’s quite small as paradores go, which adds to its charm... Has its own garage."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro is a 38-room, three-and-a-half-pearl hotel on top of Mount Gibralfaro with great views across Malaga." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"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." Full review
Fodor's "The attractive rooms at this cozy, gray-stone parador are some of the best in Málaga, with spectacular views of the city and the bay, so reserve well in advance." Full review
Independent "The Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro, high on a hill east of the centre and adjacent to the Gibralfaro castle, offers excellent rooms with views and a rooftop swimming pool"
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Lonely Planet "With an unbeatable location perched on the pine-forested Gibralfaro, Málaga’s stone-built parador is a popular choice." Full review
Independent "Located in a peaceful yet spectacular spot...the 38 rooms are traditional Andalucian in style, with terracotta-tiled floors, and bathed in glorious southern Spanish light, along with a balcony."
Independent "The Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro, high on a hill east of the centre and adjacent to the Gibralfaro castle, offers excellent rooms with views and a rooftop swimming pool"
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AC Hotel by Marriott Malaga Palacio Rough Guide Lonely Planet Oyster The Telegraph
Frommer's
Cortina Del Muelle 1, 29015 Malaga
From $130/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide "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."
Lonely Planet "Has sensational views over the busy seafront... The rooms are quietly elegant, there is a top-floor terrace for drinks and dining, a fitness centre and an outdoor pool on the roof." Full review
OysterUpscale
"A 214-room hotel on a busy corner in central Malaga, the AC Hotel Malaga Palacio by Marriott is an excellent anchor for exploring the city's vibrant street life." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Romantic 15th-floor rooftop, home to a bar, restaurant, small pool and spectacular views of the Alcazaba fortress, Gibralfaro castle and the sea." Full review
Frommer's "One of the largest downtown hotels geared to both business and leisure travelers, the Palacio sits across the street from the Parque de Málaga a short distance from the cathedral." Full review
