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The Xara Palace Relais & ChateauxvsOsborne Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by experts. On balance, The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux ranks significantly higher than Osborne Hotel. The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux comes in at #1 in Malta with recommendations from 5 reviews such as Gayot, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
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
Osborne Hotel
Fodor's Oyster The Telegraph Lonely Planet
50, South Street, Valletta, Island of Malta VLT 11, Malta
From $47/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "Within Valletta's city walls, this is an excellent budget choice to use as a base for exploring the rest of the island." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The 63-room Osborne is a charming mid-range boutique with a wonderful location within walking distance of major attractions and public transport." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"The good-value, traditionally-styled Osborne is on a quiet road inside Valletta's city walls, putting you within walking distance of all the sights, museums and restaurants of the capital." Full review
Lonely Planet "Superior sea-view rooms are grander, if a bit more old-fashioned, and have great views; deluxe sea-view rooms have recently been refurbished with shiny drapes and arty padded headboards." Full review
