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Parador de Malaga GibralfarovsCasa de las Mercedes
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro ranks significantly better than Casa de las Mercedes. Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro has a TripExpert Score of 91 with approval from 5 reviewers including Oyster, Rough Guide and Fodor's.
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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Casa de las Mercedes The Telegraph
Hinestrosa 18, 29012 Malaga
From $76/night
- Free Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast buffet
- Flatscreen TV
- Refrigerator
The Telegraph7.0
"The 18th-century townhouse with a pretty, tiled courtyard oozes traditional charm." Full review
