Hotel Posadas de España Málaga

Being close to Malaga airport was handy, and parking and wi-fi were free. The staff were lovely, the hotel was clean, and the room had air conditioning and was nice. I enjoyed my stay, though cleaners often made noise in the mornings and other guests sometimes did at night.

The pool was clean and well looked after, open daily from 11am to 9pm, and good for a swim or some time in the sun. There's a Burger King next door that opens at 12:30, plus a nearby 24-hour petrol station with pretty much anything you might need. We'd just finished a long weekend here and were really pleased. It's about 20 minutes by taxi from the airport and 15 minutes from the town and harbour area. Taxi or Uber fares were around £15-£18. We found the hotel basic but clean and comfortable, with complimentary toiletries. Breakfast is continental, with tea, coffee and juices but no hot food. The one small letdown was no kettle in the room, which left my wife without her morning cuppa. We'd recommend paying extra for a superior room, since its balcony gets sun all day. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the hotel was good value and convenient. Nothing fancy, but we'd happily come back.

The room I was first given smelled like a smoking den, so I had to change rooms. Later I requested an extra comforter and waited a long time. Nobody came until I called again late at night. Breakfast the next morning was okay, the usual cold cuts, bread and fruit. Before leaving, I tried to top up my hot tea bottle with hot water. A man rushed over from somewhere and shouted, “No to go! No to go! Ok, No to go!” I admit I did want to take their hot water with me. Rude, and the cheapest place I've ever stayed!

The Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting, none of the staff speak decent English, and it's not near any malls or shopping centers.