Although slightly out of town, the Zenit is on a very frequent bus route, which the very friendly chap at receptionist told us all about on arrival. Unbidden, he gave us a map and recommended good restaurants and tapas bars for us to try.

Our room was not very large (except for the bathroom, bizarrely) but it was very modern and we had no complaints. The view we had was non-existent, since it was of an inner void, but on the plus side this meant we slept very soundly in the almost total silence.

I would definitely stay here again.

We stayed here in August 2002 while the hotel was remodeling. I mean serious remodeling - with the missing walls and exposed wiring, it looked like a bomb had gone off before we arrived. However, the restaurant and the guest room we stayed in were completed, and they were extremely well-done in trendy modern decor. If they've furnished the rest of the hotel in the same style, it should be a great place to stay. The neighborhood is not ideal for tourists since it's north of the center, but it's great if you want to get a flavor of everyday Malaga and mingle with the locals. Plan to drive or take a taxi to the Fortress and other attractions downtown. And call ahead, just to make sure they've finished their construction.