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The Xara Palace Relais & ChateauxvsThe Preluna Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux ranks significantly higher than Preluna Hotel & Spa. The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux ranks #1 in Malta with endorsements from 5 sources like Gayot, Oyster and The Telegraph.
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
The Preluna Hotel
Oyster
Lonely Planet
124, Tower Road, Sliema, Island of Malta 1000, Malta
From $54/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Upscale
"A short walk from central Sliema, Preluna Hotel & Spa is an upscale, all-inclusive family friendly resort with 280 rooms." Full review
"This tall building offers sweeping views along the coast, and rooms are small but bright and fresh with touches of zinging colour." Full review