We chose this apartment based on other's previous positive reviews and very glad that we did. Picking up the keys from La Recepción was super easy and the apartment was just around the corner from there, on the top floor and accessible via elevator. The photos on site do a good job of capturing how lovely the apartment is and it was super clean, with all that you might think you'd need usually in the first place you'd think to look.
We didn't do any cooking so difficult to comment on the kitchen except to say that all the appliances looked close to new and I saw more than enough from opening cupboards to know that I could have cooked up a treat.
The sitting room / breakfast space was comfy to hang out in, getting lovely light from the large windows on two sides; the wifi worked perfectly throughout the apartment (as well as up on the terrace); and we didn't use the tv.
The spacious bathroom is well kitted out, with a heated towel rack, a lovely well-lit mirror, and a cool walk-in shower space. If I had to try and find one thing to moan about, then it would be the shower head, but only because the rest of the apartment is so well kitted out that it seems strange that it is not up to the standard of the rest of the space - it still gets you wet and clean though, so job done!
The bed in the bedroom is extremely comfy, not too soft or firm, with a lovely warm duvet, and we had no problem to adjusting to it being a queen size. Noise from the street level was never a problem at night but, if you are taking siestas in the afternoon, the traffic at the junction can get jammed up and the car horns woke me a couple of times, so ear plugs for the light daytime sleepers. And a big thumbs up to the walk-in wardrobe! So easy to unpack and hang our clothes, get dressed there of an evening and check out how we looked in the full-length mirror. We looked GOOD!
The roof terrace is a great little extra feature and the perfect place to eat ice-cream after a big lunch and before siesta. For ice-cream, go no further than 'Galisabor' just down the road, as you'd be hard pushed to find better anywhere in town.
The location of the apartment would be hard to beat, just a couple of streets away from the centre of the old town, so far enough away not to be disturbed by late night activities but close enough to feel right there. Everything we wanted to do was within easy walking distance and I can't believe how much Málaga has to offer. Not just the museums, there are wonderful restaurants to choose from and, even just walking around, the streets and buildings are striking (remember to look up!).
Laura at La Recepción marked out some good suggestions for eating on a map she provided for us when we collected our keys. Even better was the list she emailed to us the following morning. Thank you so much! In addition to their list, I would like to suggest 'La Luz de Candela' restaurant as a wonderful spot for a special evening meal (and a very short walk away). We chose it as the place to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary and so glad that we did. Fantastic personable service, even better food (with some excellent local wines also available by the glass, so able to choose what to have with each dish). The famous 'La Tranca' bar / restaurant is also just round the corner from the apartment (perfect for popping in for a final tipple before bedtime, with a lively friendly atmosphere). For breakfast, 'Julia Bakery' is a short walk down Calle Carretería and very hard to beat for taste, variety and friendliness. A special mention also must go to 'La Pachamama' restaurant for their ability to perfectly capture the flavours of Peru and for a wonderful last night. I could go on recommending places... Basically, Málaga is a great city and I love the fact that I have only just scratched the surface of it. Hasta la próxima!