Áurea Palacio de la Tinta, MálagaÁurea Palacio de la Tinta in Málaga, Spain has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 11 of 60 hotels we score in Málaga. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 4.2, Tripadvisor 3.9. Rooms from about $286 a night (cached, not a live quote).Áurea Palacio de la Tinta is a five-star hotel set in a restored 1908 building on Paseo de Reding in Málaga, directly opposite La Malagueta Beach. The Eurostars property reopened after a €55-million renovation and offers 141 rooms and seven suites with a modern interior. Facilities include a rooftop pool and bar, an indoor pool, a spa, a fitness centre, a sun terrace, a garden, a restaurant, room service and meeting rooms. La Malagueta railway station is a short walk away and the historic centre is roughly fifteen minutes on foot. It suits travellers wanting a beachside base with spa and business facilities. Rates start at $286 per night, so it is a pricier option.What stands out

Rooftop pool and bar

Spa, indoor pool and fitness centre

Directly opposite La Malagueta Beach

Walkable to the historic centre

Watch out for

Nightly rates start at $286

Tripadvisor rating lower than other platforms

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