TL;DR

Historic-building :with contemporary boutique hotel design
Prime Larios location: in the heart of Málaga
Stylish terrace dining: with great views and excellent food
Reliable comfort: thanks to a well-run boutique chain
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In the grand tradition of European boutique hotels, Vinnci Larios Diez, Malaga, offers shiny new accommodation in a historic building.

The exterior is stately and handsome, warm brick and stone only slightly undermined by the commercial spaces on either side of the entrance.

This is what you get, though, in the heart of a tourist town. Marqués de Larios is a lively street lined with commercial space, perfect for downtown-lovers.

If you’re looking for something more retreat-like, we’ve got other options. If you want to be at the heart of the action, however, this will do the trick.

Vinnci itself is a small chain with a healthy number of small 4 and 5-star hotels in Spain and Portugal.

You can feel confident in the comfort of it all, and the staff are particularly highly praised.

With a stunning terrace, subtly vintage architectural touches, and gourmet food and drink, Vinnci Larios Diez is a quintessential European boutique hotel experience.

What are the rooms like?

76 rooms: in a clean, contemporary, muted style
Cozy sizes: with most around 25 m²
Best picks: are Essence rooms or panoramic street-view options
Modern amenities: like minibars, rain showers, desks, and climate control
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Inside the rooms at Vinnci Larios Diez is where the historical vibes exit and the contemporary chic arrives.

They’re not trendy, but they have some style. It’s got the vibe of your older sister’s guest room, the one with great taste and two children who just want something that will look nice without going out of fashion.

We respect this, and would be happy to enjoy the grays and whites accented with cute throw pillows and soft velvety chairs.

Design nerds might feel a little understimulated, and sometimes we get the idea that Vinnci Larios Diez is trying to be cooler than it is.

Rooms are on the smaller side, most coming in around 25 metres squared.

The most desirable are either the street-view panoramic options or the exclusive Essence rooms, which get up to 35 square metres with charming terraces.

Anything you choose will be well-stocked with chic little bathrooms. Some options feature bathtubs, and most have rain showers.

You’ll find desks as well as TVs, minibars, and individual climate control.

What are prices like?

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And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?

Main dining: happens on the terrace level with great views
Seasonal menu: focused on local produce, fish, cheeses, and Iberian delicacies
Great wine list: and a very atmospheric top-floor setting
Event spaces: available for private functions

Mealtimes are perhaps the highlight of the whole situation.

On-site dining at Vinnci Larios Diez is focused on the top floor, where they’ve designed a charming gastro space complemented by terrace seating.

El Taller de Larios Diez works seasonally to provide a changeable menu of locally-sourced delicacies.

We’re talking plenty of fish, Iberian ham, traditional cheeses, and more.

The views are incredible, the wine list is excellent, and it’s a lovely place to spend an afternoon or an evening.

Essence rooms come with specialized services, and there are event spaces available for meetings, celebrations, and the like.

Other than that, there’s unfortunately not much else to take advantage of.

Vinnci Larios Diez Hotel mostly relies on its superb location to keep you busy.

How is the neighbourhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Steps from Larios:, Málaga’s famous pedestrian boulevard
Easy walk: to Málaga Park, Pompidou, and Malagueta
Arts District access: with CAC Málaga close by
Old Town landmarks: like Alcazaba and Museo Picasso minutes away

Calle Marqués de Larios is one of Málaga’s thoroughfares.

It runs directly through half of the Centro Histórico and just a 5-minute stroll from the hotel will take you to Plaza de la Constitución.

Vinnci Larios Diez also boasts a super-short walk to the charming Málaga Park.

A relaxed walk through the trees will take you to the borders of beachy Malagueta and the super-contemporary Centre Pompidou Málaga.

If you want more contemporary art, head towards Soho, the city’s Arts District.

Among the trendy cafés and bars, you’ll find the excellent CAC Málaga, a ten-minute walk from the hotel.

Deeper into Old Town, you’ll find the famed Alcazaba, the Teatro Romano, and the Museo Picasso, all within a 10-minute walk.

Even Castillo de Gibralfaro is within a half-hour walk, though this one includes a bit of a hill.

And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?

Some things guests liked:

“Kind and approachable staff, very clean, beautiful modern decoration and excellent breakfast. Also the location is absolutely perfect….”

“The staff are extremely friendly, the location is great, and the cleanliness is excellent….”

Some things guests didn’t like:

”Noise from the corridor can be heard easily. Maybe rooms doors require to have better sound proof….”

”Breakfast service was a bit slow and some of the bathroom fixtures could have been more practical/higher quality but we were super comfortable overall!…”

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