Malaga, SpainCentro Historico
ME Malaga by Melia
Art-infused urban clubhouse
Centro Historico Malaga, Spain
Opened
2025
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
MeliaArt-infused urban clubhouse
The hotel runs as a lively cultural salon. Original modern art anchors the ground floor, and sunset music fills the roof.
What it’s good at
Notable
Local Málaga limestone wraps the facade, and original Picasso works anchor the lobby.
Listed
Cañitas al fresco pours rooftop cocktails over the Alcazaba, complemented by Eñe Lobby Bar.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Rooms carry Andalusian abstractions: bright geometric ceiling panels in orange, teal, and blue against walnut cabinetry and neutral walls.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Plaza de la Merced sits right outside the entrance, and the ancient ramparts of the Alcazaba rise just up the hill.
The rooms
Spacious, light-filled bedrooms pair warm walnut joinery with clean neutral tones, framed by wide windows opening over the old town.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The rooftop infinity pool sits on an open sun deck looking out over historic rooftops and distant hills.
Restaurant
Cañitas Maite
Chefs Javier Sanz and Juan Sahuquillo serve modern La Mancha cooking, like grilled carabinero prawns, beside deep teal banquettes.
At the table
Downstairs, the curved wooden lobby bar pours cocktails alongside inventive street food like braised oxtail donuts.
How it began
The building stands on the site of the old Cine Andalucía, floating on an engineered slab to preserve medieval Islamic ruins beneath.
Malaga
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.