Room Mate Valeria Hotel, MálagaRoom Mate Valeria Hotel in Málaga, Spain has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 13 of 60 hotels we score in Málaga. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $300 a night (cached, not a live quote).Room Mate Valeria is a four-star boutique hotel set within a restored 19th-century building in Málaga. Located in Plaza del Poeta Alfonso Canales, the property is a short walk from Calle Larios, the cathedral, and the harbour. It contains 61 soundproofed, air-conditioned rooms, with some offering balconies or views of the sea. Guests can use the 24-hour gym, the seasonal rooftop plunge pool, or the spa facilities. The hotel also features a rooftop bar overlooking the water and an on-site restaurant. It suits travellers wanting central access to Malagueta Beach and local shops. Because the building is historic, room layouts may vary.What stands out

Central city location

Rooftop pool and bar

Soundproofed guest rooms

24-hour fitness centre

Watch out for

Seasonal pool access

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