MALABAR BY PETIT PALACE ANTERIORMENTE ICON MALABAR, Malaga
About the Hotel
Malabar By Petit Palace Anteriormente Icon Malabar - A 4-star boutique hotel with colonial-style decor, free bicycle rentals, and a pet-friendly policy in Malaga's Soho district
Set in Malaga's trendy Soho district, Malabar By Petit Palace Anteriormente Icon Malabar is a 4-star boutique hotel housed in an early 20th-century building featuring colonial-style decor. The hotel's 9.0/10 Booking.com rating reflects its central location, located a 5-minute walk from Malaga Centro Alameda station and an 18-minute walk from La Malagueta Beach. Rooms include air conditioning, private bathrooms, minibars, free WiFi, soundproofing, parquet floors, and balconies with city views. On-site Salsa Menta Café provides healthy, locally sourced dining options, with a breakfast buffet that includes continental, American, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices along with fresh pastries and fruits. Free bicycle rentals are available for guests to explore the city, and the hotel offers a terrace, paid shuttle service, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, laundry, dry cleaning, and safety deposit boxes. The hotel is fully accessible for guests with disabilities, with wheelchair-accessible lower bathroom sinks and an elevator. Family rooms, kids' meals, and a pet-friendly policy with pet baskets and bowls are available. A continental breakfast is served each morning at Malabar By Petit Palace Anteriormente Icon Malabar, and the hotel provides late check-out until 3 pm on Sundays and Mondays.
Pros
Central location in the Soho district, within walking distance of Picasso Museum, Malaga Cathedral, and the old town.
Friendly and helpful staff, with multilingual service and personalized recommendations.
Excellent breakfast with a wide variety of fresh, hot, and cold options including vegan and gluten-free choices.
Quiet rooms with effective soundproofing and blackout shutters, ensuring restful sleep.
Sustainable amenities such as filtered water refill stations in glass bottles and Molton Brown toiletries.
Cons
No on-site parking; nearby garages may require searching for a spot.
Limited number of free bicycles available (only two), which may be reserved early.
Must-do experiences
- Savor espeto de sardinas at Playa de la Malagueta for lunch.
- Visit the Centre Pompidou Málaga for contemporary art vibes.
- Explore Atarazanas Market for fresh local produce and tapas.
- Wander through the Alcazaba for stunning Moorish architecture.
- Catch a flamenco show at Tablao Flamenco Los Amayas for culture.
Select your room type
- Double Room2 persons20 sq. feet1 Double bedAir conditioningHeatingroom details
- Superior Double Room2 persons22 sq. feet1 King-size bedAir conditioningBalconyroom details
- Triple Room Terrace2 persons34 sq. feet1 King-size bedAir conditioningHeatingroom details
Prices and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
Guest reviews