Amid restaurants on a pedestrian-only street, this genteel hotel in a restored 1776 palace is a minute's walk from artwork at the Museo Picasso Málaga and 1 km from La Malagueta Beach on the Alboran Sea. Málaga María Zambrano train station is 3 km away. Refined, understated rooms feature Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, as well as safes and marble bathrooms. Upgraded rooms add Nespresso machines; 1 has a private terrace with city views. Suites provide living rooms. Room service is offered 24/7. Amenities include a lobby bar, and an elegant restaurant with a courtyard. Breakfast is available.

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