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The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux vs Locanda La Gelsomina

Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux is preferred by most writers compared to Locanda La Gelsomina. The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux scores 93 with accolades from 5 reviews such as The Telegraph, Andrew Harper and Gayot.

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux
The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux
8 / 10
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
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Gayot Gayot
"A varied past and superb location enable this hotel to bring Mdina's rich history to life."
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
92.0
"Boutique hotel in a restored late 17th-century palace, incorporating the medieval bastions of the historic walled city of Mdina." Full review
Oyster Oyster
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
The Telegraph The Telegraph
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
Independent 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”"
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Locanda La Gelsomina
Locanda La Gelsomina
7 / 10
3 Triq il-Kunsill Popolari, Birgu (Vittoriosa), Island of Malta 1131, Malta
From $0 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Free Parking
  • Multilingual
  • Dry Cleaning
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The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"A stylish East-meets-West family-run boutique hotel with just four large rooms in an historic limestone house in the heart of traditional Birgu, a stone’s throw from the famous Grand Harbour." Full review