Hostal LariosvsMariposa Hotel
Both properties are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Room Mate Lola scores significantly better than Hostal Larios. Room Mate Lola comes in at #9 in Malaga with praise from 2 publications such as The Telegraph, Rough Guide.
Hostal Larios
 Lonely Planet
C/ Marques De Larios 9, 29015 Malaga
From $35/night
- Free Internet
 - Air Conditioning
 
 "This small hotel may have only one star but it enjoys a veritable five-star location on Málaga’s sophisticated main shopping street." Full review
Mariposa Hotel
 Rough Guide
 The Telegraph
 Oyster
C/ Casas de Campos, 17, 29001 Malaga
From $888/night
- Free Internet
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Laundy Room
 - Multilingual
 - Meeting Rooms
 
 "New designer-chic boutique hotel where rooms come with plasma TV, free internet, DVD player, minibar and room safe. Also has own bar-restaurant and garage. €107." 
7.0
 "The four-star Lola is a fashionable hotel in an up-and-coming central location." Full review
Mid-Range
 "The three-pearl Room Mate Lola is a 50-room boutique in Malaga, located a 10- to 15-minute walk from the town center and beach." Full review