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The former Hotel Príncipe de Asturias opened in 1926, inaugurated by King Alfonso XIII and Queen Victoria Eugenia. Receptions and gatherings brought the city's social life into its halls. The building later served as a hospital during the Spanish Civil War and, subsequently, as a courthouse. That varied history belongs to Málaga itself, extending well beyond the hotel's role as a seaside address. Today, guests again use these rooms for dinners, celebrations, and overnight stays.

Architect Fernando Guerrero Strachan gave the building its distinctive presence on the bay. The principal entrance faces the Mediterranean, establishing the sea as part of the arrival rather than a view reserved for the bedrooms. Gran Hotel Miramar is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, with the formal public spaces and range of accommodation associated with a full-service grand hotel.

Premier rooms start at 21 square meters and face the city or historic gardens; Premier Atrium rooms look toward the Royal Patio's central dome. Both accommodate two guests. Arabic, Mediterranean, Nasrid, and classical references vary across the interiors. Deluxe rooms measure 37 square meters, with a sitting area, sofa bed, and marble bathroom with separate bath and shower. Their maximum occupancy is four.

Deluxe Sea View rooms bring the Mediterranean into the outlook. The terrace version adds private outdoor space but accommodates two. Suites begin at 60 square meters, with separate living space and city, garden, or sea views according to category. Suite Terrace Sea View includes a terrace, while the Crown Suite's terrace overlooks historic buildings and gardens. The 80-square-meter Royal Suite has a large sea-facing terrace. These suites are listed for two guests, so additional space does not automatically mean extra sleeping capacity.

Mediterráneo is the breakfast restaurant, with indoor seating and an outdoor area overlooking the pool and sea. Its selection draws on international products, served as a buffet or at the table according to the breakfast format. Botánico Pool Bar and Restaurant occupies the pool terrace, where fish, meat dishes, and paella anchor the menu. The outdoor tables keep a meal close to the water and gardens, with a less formal setting than the main dining room upstairs. The hotel distinguishes three restaurants and two bars across its dining spaces.

Príncipe de Asturias Restaurant sits on the first floor, behind large windows facing the Mediterranean. Chef Diego Nicas builds the menu around seasonal ingredients, accompanied by Spanish and international wines. The kitchen covers meat, fish, and vegetables, with a separate vegetarian menu as well as a tasting menu. The dining room's setting is as important as the choice of dishes: daylight and the sea occupy the windows, while the scale of the room continues the hotel's formal architectural character.

Patio Real, also named The Royal Lounge Coffee & Bar, occupies the hotel's central glass-covered space. Afternoon tea brings guests into the historic interiors, with drinks and spirits served alongside it. The lounge gives the building a social center away from the outdoor terraces. Its glass covering admits daylight while sheltering the tables, so coffee or a drink here takes place within the architecture rather than along the seafront.

On the seventh floor, Media Luna moves the evening outdoors, with Mediterranean views, cocktails, snacks, and live music. Sokai Sushi Bar adds traditional Japanese cooking to this rooftop setting. Smart casual dress is recommended. Younger guests may visit earlier in the evening, while late-night entry is restricted for children under 16. This is a social terrace with music and dining, distinct from the hotel's poolside spaces, and the high position opens a different perspective across the bay.

Botanic Spa by Sisley carries Moorish references into a two-level space. The hydrotherapy circuit includes a heated pool with jets, a sauna, a Turkish bath, and sensory showers. This indoor circuit is separate from the outdoor swimming pools. Upstairs, individual treatment rooms and a double room accommodate massages, facials, and body treatments, including appointments for couples. Sisley products feature throughout the treatment selection.

Body wraps form part of the treatment selection, including a cocoa wrap accompanied by facial massage. Treatments use individual appointments rather than a fixed group program, with advance reservations required.

Two outdoor pools provide separate swimming spaces for adults and children, with opening dependent on the season. A sun terrace surrounds the outdoor facilities. The hotel also maintains a seasonal sunbed area by the sea, approximately 150 meters away. Beach time therefore extends beyond the hotel grounds; the sunbed area should not be confused with an on-site private beach.

The children's club operates seasonally, and childcare can be arranged through reception with advance notice. For exercise, the gym admits guests aged 16 and over. Mechanical and electric bicycles are available to rent. Room service supports meals upstairs, and the concierge assists with local arrangements. A covered garage with valet parking connects directly to the hotel, useful when combining a city stay with travel elsewhere in Andalusia.

The hotel's event spaces accommodate working meetings as well as celebrations. Most have natural light and garden views, with two looking toward the sea. On the ground floor, the Real and Victoria halls can be combined with Reservado Victoria for a larger gathering. Smaller rooms upstairs suit more intimate meetings. The variety of layouts, rather than one headline capacity, allows these historic spaces to serve private dinners, presentations, and receptions.

The old town brings the Picasso Museum, cathedral, and Alcazaba into a compact cultural area, with shops along Calle Larios and nearby streets. The hotel's coastal position also keeps the promenade within easy reach. Exploring these places means moving between the seafront and the city streets, rather than staying within a resort compound.

Málaga Airport is approximately 12 kilometers from the hotel, while María Zambrano railway station is about three kilometers away. Road travel times depend on traffic. The hotel address is Paseo de Reding 22-24, in La Caleta.