The Xara Palace Relais & ChateauxvsGrand Hotel Gozo
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux ranks significantly better than Grand Hotel Gozo. The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux has a TripExpert Score of 93 with approval from 5 reviewers including Gayot, Lonely Planet and Hideaway Report.
The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux
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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
Afar Magazine "Why we love it: A Mdina refuge that offers the ultimate escape from the crowds The Highlights: - An ideal location within the city walls of Mdina - Suites with terraces and outdoor..." Full review
Time Out "Enchanting luxury historic hotel nestled in the fortified citadel of Malta's former capital" Full review
Independent "This prestigious palazzo in Malta's Silent City has a lot to say for luxury, with a Michelin-star restaurant, private palace extension and royalty scrawled in its guestbook. Within the..."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"A converted 17th-century palazzo, The Xara Palace is the only hotel within the walls of the Silent City of Mdina. This Malta hotel offers beautiful views of the countryside. Take..." Full review
Grand Hotel Gozo Lonely Planet Oyster
Mgarr Gozo, Mgarr, Island of Gozo GSM 9026, Malta
From $133/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "There's only one hotel in Mġarr – the butterscotch-bright, four-star Grand Hotel, which has a fine position overlooking the harbour." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Near Mgarr Harbour, the upper-middle-range Grand Hotel is a traditionally decorated hotel with gorgeous sea views from multiple vantage points." Full review
