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Our Inspector's Highlights
- The rooftop at ME Málaga is the place you’ll inevitably gravitate to. A heated infinity pool and sun-drenched terrace sit eye-level with the hilltop Alcazaba of Malaga and Gibralfaro Castle — a perspective few rooftops in the city can rival.
- Gastronomy is a major draw thanks to Cañitas Maite, the rooftop restaurant run by rising-star chefs Javier Sanz and Juan Sahuquillo. Their cooking riffs on Spanish tradition — don’t skip the famously creamy Iberian ham croquettes or grilled carabineros (large prawns) with lard sabayon (a custard).
- Downstairs, the ground-floor bar Eñe offers a more casual gathering space. Expect playful Spanish bites designed to share, from an oxtail doughnut to a reinvented calamari sandwich.
- Art is woven directly into the stay. The lobby doubles as a gallery space featuring works from artists like Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró, low-slung designer seating (courtesy of Madrid-based designer Rafa García) and a colorful welcome mural by artist Marina Anaya.
- The setting is hard to beat: the Malaga hotel rises from the former Cine Andalucía building on lively Plaza de la Merced. From here you’re steps from the birthplace museum of Pablo Picasso and a short walk through the city’s historic center.
The Rooms
- The 128 rooms at ME Málaga occupy the upper floors of the newly built property overlooking Plaza de la Merced. Interiors by Madrid-based ASAH Studio draw on the city’s coastal palette, pairing pale wood and whitewashed surfaces with pops of color in warm earth tones.
- Always ME rooms keep things streamlined with king or twin beds and floor-to-ceiling windows. Higher floors deliver postcard views of city rooftops and the nearby Alcazaba of Malaga fortress rising above the city.
- Superior ME City View rooms offer more breathing room and broader vistas across the historic center. Expect thoughtful perks like curated minibars and built-in smart lighting that adjusts the mood at the tap of a bedside control.
- Bathrooms echo the luxury hotel’s contemporary aesthetic with clean-lined stone finishes and glass-walled rainfall showers. Plush robes and C.O. Bigelow bath products elevate the otherwise minimalist space.
- At the top of the lineup, the Ultimate ME+ Panoramic Suite stretches to more than 1,100 square feet with a separate living room and sweeping skyline views. From here, Malaga’s terra-cotta rooftops unfold toward the Mediterranean in cinematic fashion
Amenities
24-hour room service 
Babysitting services
Bar
Gym
Meeting rooms
Outdoor pool
Pet friendly
Restaurants
Getting There
