ICON Malabar

The Layout of the Double Room was exceptional. We’ve been to many hotels but the layout and comfort of this room was absolutely exceptional. Coming home to a nice a cool/chill comfortable room had us excited after being outside for long hours. Theres so many compartments in the room to keep our things separated from one another. Theres also a kettle and a mini hot drink area inside the room. There’s a minibar/fridge will pre-filled drinks as expected for a quick drink. The shower was very spacious and very clean. We had our room on the 3rd floor and it was made really easy with elevators really near to the entrance. The breakfast at this hotel was delicious with lots of variety and had us start our day on a good notice, very nice presentation and taste overall. All kinds of food were present at the breakfast. The entire hotel was very clean and I genuinely felt safe around the area the hotel was in. We learnt the streets outside the Hotel quick and easy, and it was very nice that the location had many restaurants around and also the port was very near and where we spent most of our time for a relaxing holiday. All the staff were VERY kind, they all had a great understanding of english, and helped us and recommended us nice spots to dine at. This place was so good, we had wanted to stay longer.

Lovely big room with aircon and a ceiling fan and fab waterfall shower. Breakfast was fabulous with lots of choice for all sorts of requirements including hot food, pastries, cakes, and lovely fresh fruit. Hotel is central and near great bars, shops and restaurants and a 15 minute walk to the beach. Also ideally situated for a boat trip from the quay to spot whales - which we didn't when we went! They had been spotted earlier in the week though. Staff very friendly and helpfully provided us with a map on our arrival and suggestions of places to visit to maximise our holiday. Make sure you visit the Alcazaba - amazing views from the top! Hotel is near the wonderful market - check it out for lunchtime tapas - delicious!

The location was perfect for us. About 5 minutes' walk to the centre and plenty bars and good restaurants even closer than that but far enough out of the centre that it was not noisy after midnight. There is a delightful ham shop with bar/cafe opposite the hotel side door and an excellent craft beer pub 50 metres down the same street. Rooms were extremely comfortable and the whole ambience was clean and fresh. Staff very friendly especially the cleaners. Price was a special deal (first week in March) and I thought £90 per night was very good value.

Location great for both old town and beach area, both within short walks, breakfast had plenty of choice and excellent time frame for everyone to eat. We asked for extra pillows on our first day there and they were on the bed on our return to our room that evening. Our welcome on arrival at the hotel was faultless and although we arrived early for check in, expecting to have to leave our luggage and go and explore the city until later that day, we were able to go to our rooms straight away which was a great bonus.

The location was excellent - about a 10 minute walk from Malaga Cathedral and the Old City. It was also about a 10 minute walk from the Marina area. Very conveniently located and the area itself was quiet, with a pedestrianised street outside the hotel. There are lots of shops, cafes etc. in the immediate local area. The room was lovely. We opted for a Deluxe Double, which was very well appointed and very comfortable. The room had three windows - so lots of natural light - and two of the windows led onto small balconies overlooking the street. The staff were also very pleasant, friendly and helpful.