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Barcelo MalagavsParador de Malaga Gibralfaro
Barcelo Malaga and Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro are both endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro ranks significantly better than Barcelo Malaga. Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro scores 91 with praise from 5 reviewers like Oyster, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Barcelo Malaga
Jetsetter
Oyster
The Telegraph
Independent
Heroe de Sostoa 2, Estacion Vialia Maria Zambrano, 29002 Malaga
From $79/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Jetsetter "A hip Costa del Sol hotel with a popular lounge near mass transit and the beach." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Ultra-modern, stylishly designed, just plain fun 221-room Barcelo Malaga is located in the same building as the Malaga high-speed rail station, making it ideal for travelers on a layover." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The four-star Barceló Malaga is a sleek hotel situated in the main railway station." Full review
Independent "Design is contemporary, almost futuristic, with high ceilings and excellent lighting...a feature that is guaranteed to keep kids happy for hours – a massive stainless-steel slide/art installation."
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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