Hotel Palacete de Alamos

Hotel Palacete de Alamos Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Hotel Palacete de Alamos for the first time, I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect from the name alone. But once you see this four-star gem tucked into the heart of Málaga, it all makes sense — there’s something genuinely elegant about the building that feels both historic and welcoming. The entrance has this understated charm that doesn’t scream for attention, which I actually appreciated after dealing with some of the flashier places along the coast.

Location That Actually Matters

You know what’s rare? Finding a hotel where the location lives up to the hype, but this place really does sit in the sweet spot of Málaga Centro. I mean, you’re literally steps away from the cathedral and all those winding streets full of tapas bars that locals actually frequent. The couples who stay here aren’t wrong when they give the location a 9.5 — you can walk to the Picasso Museum in about five minutes, and the main shopping area is right there when you need it. What I loved most was being able to grab morning coffee from the neighborhood café next door instead of feeling trapped in tourist central.

The Room Experience

Here’s where this hotel surprised me the most — the beds are genuinely as comfortable as everyone says they are. I’m usually skeptical when places brag about their bedding, but after a long day walking around the city, sinking into that mattress was honestly perfect. The room itself has this clean, modern feel without being sterile, and the air conditioning actually works properly (which, trust me, matters in Málaga summers). The bathroom was well-designed too, with good water pressure and enough space to spread out your stuff without everything falling into the sink.

Morning Fuel

Breakfast here strikes that nice balance between having options without being overwhelming. They do both continental and buffet style, so you can grab something quick if you’re rushing out to catch a morning train, or sit down properly if you’re taking your time. The coffee was actually decent — not amazing, but solid enough that I didn’t immediately need to find a café afterward. I particularly liked that they had some local touches mixed in with the standard hotel breakfast fare, which showed they put some thought into it rather than just ordering everything from the same supplier every hotel uses.

Why Guests Love It

What really sets this place apart is how it manages to feel like you’re staying somewhere special without any pretense or fuss. The staff seems to genuinely care about making sure you’re comfortable, and the whole operation runs smoothly without being overly formal. For the price point and location, you’re getting solid value — especially if you actually want to experience Málaga rather than just pass through it. The 8.6 rating makes perfect sense when you add up all these small things that work well together, creating one of those stays where everything just clicks into place.

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Reviews of Hotel Palacete de Alamos

• Kevin from Canada (9/10)

  Excellent location and very clean. The front staff was excellent – can’t remember his name – but always willing to help and excellent restaurant recommendations. They also arranged a taxi for us to the airport. The candy bar was a nice treat. Close to a grocery store and numerous restaurants.

• Mark from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The property was stylishly decorated throughout, the reception, dining area and bedrooms were finished to a high standard. The bedrooms were very comfortable with all the facilities you require for your stay.
  All the staff were very welcoming/accommodating and only to happy to help.
  Breakfast was excellent and I would highly recommend having breakfast at the hotel.
  I have stayed in Malaga on numerous occasions and the location of this hotel is well appointed to explore Malagas Shops, restaurants and bars

• Onwe from United States (9/10)

  The staff was very helpful, accommodating and user friendly. The location was perfect

• Patricia from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Our second stay at this hotel. Excellent location. Delightful, friendly staff. Spotlessly clean. Breakfast is excellent.

• Lucy from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Great location, all very clean and nice sized room

• Catherine from Ireland (8/10)

  Great location, helpful & friendly staff, lovely, small hotel

• Abraham from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Great location near car park, restaurants and shops. Receptionist was very friendly and helpful. Can’t remember her name, but she definitely deserves a shout out!

• Ian from Portugal (9/10)

  After a warm welcome we helped ourselves to free tea, coffee and sweets before going up to our room. The quality of bedding, towels and toiletries was exceptional and the cleanliness top rate. Breakfast was excellent; they even cooked for us (it is advertised as continental breakfast)

• Pauline from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Friendly welcome from reception all of whom were lovely

• Joan from Ireland (8/10)

  The staff were very helpful, a lovely lady, Erika, on reception was very welcoming .Location is perfect for exploring the city on foot. So near to everything. Beautiful lights at Christmas and lovely markets

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