Anahita Boutique Hotel, Málaga

Pros

• This hotel gives you both a unique and historical experience, as it forms part of Málaga's 15th-century medieval wall and moat, plus preserves beautiful 18th-century frescoes in the common areas and some rooms.
• The location puts you right on the edge of the city's historic core, so you'll be just down the street from Plaza de la Merced and the childhood home of Picasso, plus within walking distance of sites like the Cathedral, Alcazaba, and Málaga Park.
• The on-site restaurant serves lunch and dinner with a unique menu crafted by chef Sergio Garrido, who channels the city's culinary roots into his recipes.
• As a boutique hotel with just 16 rooms, you get a personal welcome and experience.
• Some rooms have historic elements like exposed brick walls, colorful floor tiling, preserved frescoes, and wood-beamed ceilings.

Cons

• The daily breakfast is only available from 7:30 to 8:30 am, so you need to be an early bird if you'd like to enjoy your morning meal at the hotel!
• There is no spa, pool, or gym at the hotel. 

Authenticity

Anahita Boutique Hotel offers a look at numerous periods of the city's history. You'll sleep in a 19th-century palace that restored the building's original 18th-century frescoes, which you can admire in the common areas and some rooms. The hotel is also part of Málaga's old city wall and moat, built in 1492.

Location

The hotel's location makes it easy to explore the city on foot. You'll be less than a block from the café-lined Plaza de la Merced and right around the corner from where Picasso was born. If you have a car, the Alcazaba's public parking is just down the street, as is the Alcazaba itself, plus the Teatro Romano and the path to reach Castillo de Gibralfaro. You can also easily walk to the waterfront and city beaches.

Rooms & Bathrooms

With just 16 rooms, Anahita Boutique Hotel provides a calm and relaxed environment with bright, modern, and clean rooms. Some have historical details, with wood-beamed ceilings, tiled flooring, and preserved frescoes. You can also book rooms with soaking tubs or duplex units with a bedroom upstairs. Bathrooms are just as clean and bright, with gold fixtures and details.

Amenities

Anahita Boutique Hotel has basic amenities to make you feel at home, but you won’t find extras like a gym, pool, spa, or on-site parking. Despite the hotel’s historical nature, the hotel is accessible, complete with an elevator and even rooms designed for those with mobility needs.   

Family-Friendliness

The hotel welcomes children of all ages, and children up to the age of 12 can stay for free! However, the rooms are small and can only fit up to two travelers, so you will need to book multiple rooms if you are traveling as a large family. 

Other Highlights

The hotel's main highlight is the restaurant, which serves continental breakfast (though only from 7:30 to 8:30 am), lunch, and dinner. Chef Sergio Garrido uses traditional recipes and techniques that play with the city's culinary roots and international flavors, all served in a beautiful dining room with columns, stone tiles, and archways.