Hotel Soho Las Vegas

The Hotel Soho Boutique Las Vegas occupies a peach six-story building built in 1964. Unfortunately, interiors reflect this, with dated decor throughout most spaces. While most common areas are plagued by old-fashioned furnishings -- such as the salmon linens in the breakfast room, silver-and-black patterned armchairs in the lobby bar, and yellow floral drapes in rooms -- the lobby has decor from this century. Done in a midcentury modern fashion, there are industrial-style light fixtures, colorful wood-framed seating, and a textured silver accent wall. The outdoor pool surrounded by green grass is a pleasant spot, but there's little else on-site to keep guests occupies. Travelers here are mostly beach-bound couples and groups of friends seeking an affordable and clean place to stay near the ocean. 

Hotel Soho Boutique Las Vegas has a great location for those primarily interested in spending time on the beach, as a long stretch of sand is just across the road. However, that four-lane thoroughfare is busy and can lead to traffic noise in rooms facing the water. Also on the downside, the hotel is a bit removed from most major sights, and it's around a five- to 10-minute drive from Malaga's buzzing center. Some sights are within a long walk, including Picasso Museum Malaga and Cathedral of Malaga (20-minute walks), and Alcazaba (19-minute walk). Several beach bars and restaurants are within a 10-minute stroll, as is a supermarket. nearby. Malaga Airport is a 20-minute drive away.

Guest rooms are spacious and clean, albeit basic and dated. Rooms have one of two designs: either traditional wood furniture with brass accents, wood floors, beige walls with varying artwork -- think Picasso prints or still lifes -- and blue bed runners, or marble floors, gray wicker furniture, serene blue walls, and seating upholstered in pale pink and blue fabric. Some wear and tear is evident, particularly in chipped rattan furniture. All rooms are bright, thanks to floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors that open to furnished terraces. Some have lovely ocean views, but this means they overlook the busy road and can suffer from traffic noise. Also on the downside, past guests have complained of insufficient air-conditioning. Standard amenities include flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, desks, armchairs, and closets with small safes. Marble bathrooms have shower/tub combos, hose-style hairdryers, bidets, and basic toiletries. 

There are just a handful of features here, as most guests head across the road to the beach. For those staying on-site, there's a decently sized outdoor pool surrounded by green grass. White plastic loungers and dining sets are set up. Although the food is reportedly mediocre quality, options are substantial at the breakfast buffet, which consists of standard continental fare, eggs, and sausages. A lobby bar has a variety of beverages and some snacks available, but there's no full restaurant. No fitness or kid-centric facilities are here either. On-site parking is free, but spots are limited.