No frills, but everything solid and in proper working order, rooms clean and quiet. Central location for local places of interest, and eating/drinking, 20 mins stepping out to railway/bus stations for trips elsewhere. Stayed 7 days. more

Convenient location, fairly courteous staff, clean rooms more

We liked our stay here, though we didn't spend much time in the hotel. It's in a great location, a few blocks from the nightlife, and about a 15 minute walk to the beach. The rooms are nothing to write home about, but they were modern, clean and had AC. There wasn't an internet connection while we where there -... more

- very clean, - has 2 lifts (useful when u got cases!!), - internet connection, - parking nearby available, - bathroom with shower and toilet - brand new and immaculate, - air con/ heating, sat TV, hair dryer, wardrobe with hangers, socket in the bathroom (useful when u using hair straightner!) and a few in the room (for ur kettle!!),... more

Stayed here 5 nights between Jan 24-31, 2009. The hotel has been refurbished and the rooms are very nicely decorated. The bathrooms are brand new as well. I stayed in two different rooms and saw two others.All were furnished to the same high standard. There are very few rooms with a view as it is located in the center and... more

I just stayed at the Carlos V and I can recommend it highly. It is now nicely renovated and has nothing in common with the things criticised in older reviews here. The bathrooms are very nice with beautiful tiles, very clean and everything works well, the bed is comfy and the room has a good heating which was important in... more

Very cheap accommodation, but clean and quiet. Good option for short one-day stopover in Malaga. The best thing is location - in the very centre of Malaga. more

Verry clean hotel. The rooms are small but got everyting it needs for an short stay. The receptionist is very unkind. If you are a diabetic do not go for this hotel, becouse they have no fridge to put your medication in. more

In november 2006 we stayed at the Carlos V for 3 nights. We chose this hotel for its central location. Indeed it is central, right in the middle of the historical centre of Malaga. This is by far the most positive charactaristic of this hotel. When you enter the hotel you get the impression that you´re dealing with a hotel... more