I'm keen to give as even-handed a review as possible as Hotel Alameda fitted our needs exactly in two stays bookending a tour of Andalucia - simply good value, no-frills accommodation in a great location. That said, it's only fair to potential guests to give a clear indication of what to expect.

Housed in a handful of rooms on the 8th floor of an office block, we found the convenient, central location in side streets just of Alameda Principal, the main thoroughfare, to be surprisingly quiet despite the bustle of central Malaga (especially at night when the vibrant streets are really alive with people). Yet it's still in easy walking distance of all main sights and beaches, the port, a wealth of bars and restaurants and excellent public transport - including bus and train connections to the airport.

Rooms are small and bathrooms smaller with rudimentary but spotlessly clean washing facilities - shower performance is an undeniable weak point. Apart from free wi-fi, other facilities are minimal. I'd trade the massive TV for even just a kettle (never mind a mini-bar) any day as there's no food on-site, although the hotel is related to a cafe along the street and there are plenty further options for reasonably priced meals in striking distance.

Contrary to some opinion expressed here, we found the rooms were cleaned daily and staff varied from businesslike to genuinely friendly - we got a personal send off at the end of our first stay so overall my vote must be positive even though I'd like to be clear this is strictly no-frills accommodation.

Clearly, if you like to be pampered, this is not the place, but if you need a good value base to get out and about around town and just get your head down at night, this is for you.

Incidentally, while the hotel is accessible via a small lift with ramp at ground level, I would tend to suggest the generally confined spaces within the hotel, especially in bathrooms, are likely to be unacceptably restrictive to wheelchair users.

Stayed for a night at the beginning of our trip to Andalucia and again at the end because of our flight times. The first night we stayed was not too bad. It appeared clean and quiet although our sleep was poor due to incredibly uncomfortable bed. Shower was rubblish - it did not have wall fitting so was a case of point and shoot.
The second night we stayed was the last night of holiday 9 nights later. We were in the same room again. We were kept awake by very noisy guests who were in a family party. They appeared to think they had the run of the place. The guy on reception reluctantly stepped in and told them to pipe down which they eventually did.
I am sure that the sheets on the bed were dirty and had not been changed - found a hair in them. Too tired to complain again for the sake on one night. The guy on reception does not appear to have a clue or he has lost the will to live - not sure which.
I know it is cheap and central but there are still some standards of cleaniness and service you should be able to expect. I agree with one of the other reviwers. It is really a hostel.

Hotel is located very well. The room with bathroom was big enough. Staff is nice. Hotel is clean.There is nothing to complain about.

We stayed here between Christmas and New Year, often a dull time in the UK, but certainly not in Malaga, where there was masses going on - street entertainers, concerts, a fun-run, beautiful Christmas lights etc etc.
The Hotel Alameda is on the 8th floor in the commercial area just off the main Alameda Principal road. Our double room was small but very clean and quite tastefully furnished - perfectly adequate for our five-day stay. The bathroom had a bath with a rather inconvenient shower arrangement over it which we gave up trying to use and had baths instead. We had a slight problem with the heating, which had to be turned on at reception, but this was resolved after some initial hiccups. The staff were very helpful and brought an extra blanket and hairdryer immediately I asked for them.
The Hotel Alameda was a very convenient place to stay. It was just yards from the 19 bus from the airport and a few minutes walk from the old town. It was good to be able to come back in the afternoon and put our feet up before doing the rounds of the numerous tapas bars.
We paid 237 Euros for a double room for five nights, which we thought was good value (breakfast was not provided).