Malaga’s luxury seafront hotel receives planning permission.

A green light has finally been given for work to continue on what will be the first large-scale luxury hotel in Malaga city, the Gran Hotel Miramar. Hoteles Santos will fund the renovation at a cost of 65 million euros and the creation of 200 job posts.

Architects hope to have to the project completed by the end of 2016. The five-star hotel, located on Malaga city’s seafront, will consist of 196 rooms, 11 suites, a nursery, a capacity to hold events for over 1,000 guests, a spa, swimming pool and car park with 109 spaces.

“Obtaining planning permission has been difficult due to the strict regulations on this building,” said chief architect, José Seguí.

The news has created much excitement among locals who expect the construction to contribute to urban development within the area, with many checking progress daily as they pass by.

The hotel was originally opened in 1926. Seguí said the plan is to mix the past and present to create a “surprising and magical” result.

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