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The Xara Palace Relais & ChateauxvsGrand Harbour Hotel
The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux and Grand Harbour Hotel are both recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux is preferred by most writers compared to Grand Harbour Hotel. The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux comes in at #1 in Malta with recommendations from 5 sources like The Telegraph, Hideaway Report and Oyster.
The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux
Gayot
Hideaway Report
Oyster
The Telegraph
Independent
Lonely Planet
Misrah il-Kunsill, Mdina, Island of Malta MDN 1050, Malta
From $153/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
"A varied past and superb location enable this hotel to bring Mdina's rich history to life."
92.0
"Boutique hotel in a restored late 17th-century palace, incorporating the medieval bastions of the historic walled city of Mdina." Full review
Luxury
"Part of the distinguished Relais & Chateaux collection, The Xara Palace is an upscale boutique hotel housed in a gorgeous palazzo dating from the 17th century." Full review
9.0
"The five-star Xara Palace is the only hotel in Mdina. Staying here gives you the chance to really appreciate 'The Silent City' in the evening, when all the tour groups have gone." Full review
"The only hotel inside the walls of Malta’s first capital, Mdina, this is the place to stay to fully appreciate “The Silent City”"
Top choice
"This 17th-century palazzo contains 17 soft-hued duplex suites filled with antiques and original artworks; some have fabulous views." Full review
Grand Harbour Hotel
Oyster
Lonely Planet
47 Battery Street, Valletta, Island of Malta, Malta
From $45/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Budget
"The value Grand Harbour Hotel is a straightforward, family-run property set in a lovely traditional building overlooking the harbor of the same name." Full review
"The Grand Harbour Hotel has a great location, with astounding sea views." Full review