THE XARA PALACE RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX ^{* * * * *}

The most beautiful hotel in Malta for some. Located a few meters from the main entrance of Mdina, The Xara Palace is a unique 17th century property that is part of the city's medieval bastions. In contrast to the international and standardised comfort of the other luxury hotel complexes on the island, the hotel offers an exceptionally rich and refined setting, with authentic charm and refined decoration, in the noble atmosphere of its old stones. Thus, all the rooms and rooms of the hotel are decorated with original paintings and sculptures by Maltese and international artists, tapestries, antique furniture pieces carefully selected with an incredible attention to detail. Each room has its own decoration and layout. From the windows, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Malta. Given the small number of rooms, the staff is taking care of themselves with a very attentive service, which is one of the leitmotifs of the establishment. If, despite the room service, you deign to leave your room, there is the Atrium Bar, which has a wide choice of cocktails, the Trattoria A.D. 1530 pizzeria, but above all, on the top floor, the luxurious Mondion restaurant, from which the 180° view is even more fabulous. Finally, a fitness room with sauna and a whirlpool bath on the terrace of some duplex suites. Opened in 1999, The Xara Palace, affiliated with Relais & Châteaux, is one of the leading figures in the Maltese hotel industry. A large number of personalities slept there: Sharon Stone, Brad Pitt, Bruce Willis, Senator John McCain and in 2014 actress Angelina Jolie...