Petit Palace Plaza Málaga, MálagaPetit Palace Plaza Málaga in Málaga, Spain has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 20 of 60 hotels we score in Málaga. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.5. Rooms from about $249 a night (cached, not a live quote).Petit Palace Plaza Málaga is a four-star boutique hotel set within a restored early-20th-century building in the historic centre. It sits beside Calle Larios and faces the Cathedral, placing the Carmen Thyssen Museum and Plaza de la Constitución within walking distance. The 66 rooms include air conditioning, minibars, and hydromassage showers, with some offering views of the cathedral. Guests can use the Andalusian-style courtyard for breakfast, access a 24-hour snack bar, or rent bicycles. The property suits travellers wanting a central base for exploring local shops and restaurants. While well-located, the hotel charges an additional fee for guests travelling with pets.What stands out

Central historic location

Hydromassage showers in rooms

On-site bicycle rentals

Andalusian style courtyard

Watch out for

Extra charge for pets

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