Vincci Seleccion Posada del Patio

Both tourists and business travelers are drawn to the Vincci Selección Posada del Patio. The property is classic Mediterranean on the outside, befitting its location on top of ancient Roman and Arab ruins. Step inside, however, and guests are greeted by a modern and luxe interior -- and a welcome glass of local wine.

The interior patio is a lovely place to sit with a book or an espresso, with the bright white walls and sunflower accents adding to the cheerful atmosphere. Throughout the public areas, there is art on display. Some of it is funky, such as four pairs of painted mannequin legs sticking out of a planter as though they were stalks of bamboo. Still, the vibe remains understated and chic, with surprising touches, such as the glass floor in the Wall Bar. While guests lounge on the rose velvet chairs, comfy brown couches, and brightly colored poufs with their drinks, they can look through the floor to the beautifully preserved ancient city walls. Here, the extensive tea and coffee menu supplements the usual alcoholic offerings.

The public areas and meeting rooms of the hotel manage to be comfortable, stylish, and luxurious, with options for excellent food and drink -- and even a little sightseeing -- without leaving the premises.

The Vincci Selección Posada del Patio is ideally located in the center of Malaga, with plenty of shops, restaurants, and bars lining the surrounding streets. The tourist and commercial centers are less than a ten-minute walk from the property, making this hotel a great choice for business travelers and tourists alike. Most of the area surrounding the Vincci Selección Posada del Patio is beautiful and historic, with the exception of the dry riverbed opposite the lobby entrance.

Rooms at the Vincci Selección Posada del Patio exude understated luxury, with wide plank wood floors, recessed lighting and handy reading lights, and enormous flat-screen TVs in pretty frames made of light wood. Bathrooms have striking bronze tiles, double sinks, and glassed-in showers or, in the case of some suites, freestanding bathtubs located just off the bedrooms. Some rooms have balconies. Duplex rooms are architecturally striking, with a modern garret feeling that is enhanced by skylights and stylish, non-hotel-like furniture, such as a white couch with edgy nailhead trim.

LeDiner at the Vincci Selección Posada del Patio serves nouvelle Mediterranean cuisine with an avant-garde twist: Moët & Chandon champagne is incorporated into many of the dishes. The Wall Bar serves cocktails and an extensive tea and coffee menu. The rooftop pool is surrounded by a pretty wooden deck with lounge chairs from which guests can enjoy 360-degree views of the city below. Buffet breakfast is served in the lovely Garum restaurant under recessed lighting that makes guests look good even before their morning coffee. The lobby library is a nice place to catch up on the day's newspapers. There is also a fitness center, but it is quite small. The hotel lacks a spa.