The Xara Palace Relais & ChateauxvsAX The Palace
Both properties are rated highly by writers. On balance, The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux is the choice of most writers compared to The Palace. The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux comes in at #1 in Malta with endorsements from 5 reviews like Gayot, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
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
AX The Palace Oyster The Telegraph
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High Street, Sliema, Island of Malta SLM1542, Malta
From $81/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterLuxury
"The 149-room Palace is a stylish luxury hotel in the center of Sliema, with a stunning infinity pool on the roof, the highest point in the city." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A five-star contemporary hotel in the heart of an upmarket residential area minutes from the Sliema Waterfront, rock swimming, boat trips, shops and restaurants." Full review
Jetsetter "Five-star glamour at one of Sliema's top hotels on TripAdvisor, with wine, a spa voucher and more." Full review
Michelin Guide "A luxury boutique hotel that combines high-design aesthetics with the kind of comforts you’d expect from a place called the Palace." Full review
Independent "The rooftop terrace is the focal point of the hotel, with a large infinity pool, bar and plenty of seating from which to enjoy the panorama. There’s also a spa and indoor pool."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"AX The Palace sits in the center of Sliema, a resort town on Malta’s northeast coast. This Malta hotel is roughly a five-minute walk from the Mediterranean Sea and features 149 stylish..." Full review
