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Room Mate ValeriavsParador de Malaga Gibralfaro
Both hotels are praised by professionals. Overall, Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro ranks significantly better than Room Mate Valeria. Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro comes in at 91 with endorsements from 5 publications such as Oyster, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
Room Mate Valeria
Wallpaper
The Telegraph
Oyster
The Guardian
Independent
Plaza del Poeta Alfonso Canales 5, 29001 Malaga, Spain
From $136/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
- Fitness Center
Wallpaper "A smart palette of bright bold striped wallpaper in turquoise and navy, tall drapes, and subway-tiles and white marble floors in the bathrooms to great camouflaging effect." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"One of Malaga's coolest hotels." Full review
OysterUpscale
"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." Full review
The Guardian "Near Café de Estraperlo in the Soho neighbourhood, Room Mate Valeria (doubles from €130 room-only) is an elegant, fun place to stay with a great roof terrace with plunge pool."
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Independent "Decked out in bold racing green, royal blue or turquoise stripes, the 61 rooms in this fashionable hotspot recall the casetas (tents)...its roof terrace bar is a popular watering hole."
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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