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Hilton MaltavsThe Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux ranks significantly higher than Hilton Malta. The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux is ranked #1 in Malta with praise from 5 reviews including The Telegraph, Gayot and Hideaway Report.
Hilton Malta
Fodor's
Oyster
The Telegraph
Portomaso, Saint Julian's, Island of Malta PTM 01, Malta
From $156/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Malta's first coastal luxury mega-property continues to excel in its role as a premier destination on this busy tourist strip." Full review
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Avoid the south-facing rooms that look toward the island as these may have road noise.
OysterUpscale
"True to the chain's core brand, the Hilton Malta is an upscale hotel with enough facilities to appeal to a broad range of guests." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A large five-star resort hotel with several pools, restaurants, sports facilities, and spa, set between the Mediterranean sea and a private yacht marina in one of Malta’s main tourist districts." Full review
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
Gayot "A varied past and superb location enable this hotel to bring Mdina's rich history to life."
Hideaway Report92.0
"Boutique hotel in a restored late 17th-century palace, incorporating the medieval bastions of the historic walled city of Mdina." Full review
OysterLuxury
"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
The Telegraph9.0
"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
Independent "The only hotel inside the walls of Malta’s first capital, Mdina, this is the place to stay to fully appreciate “The Silent City”"
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This 17th-century palazzo contains 17 soft-hued duplex suites filled with antiques and original artworks; some have fabulous views." Full review
