Palacio Solecio, MálagaPalacio Solecio in Málaga, Spain has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 60 hotels we score in Málaga. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.3, Agoda 4.2. Rooms from about $264 a night (cached, not a live quote).Palacio Solecio is a four-star hotel located in a restored 18th-century Andalusian palace within the historic Old Town of Málaga. Situated on Calle Granada, the property is within walking distance of the Alcazaba, the Picasso Museum, and the local cathedral. The 118 rooms combine traditional architecture with modern interiors and include air conditioning, minibars, and espresso makers. Guests can access an on-site restaurant serving Andalusian cuisine, a 24-hour fitness centre, and a seasonal rooftop swimming pool. The hotel provides valet parking and airport transfer services. While the location is central, the rooftop pool is only available during certain seasons.What stands out

Historic 18th-century palace setting

Central Old Town location

On-site Andalusian restaurant

24-hour fitness centre

Watch out for

Seasonal swimming pool access

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