The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux

The Xara Palace is a unique 17th-century palace hidden in the medieval fortified Silent City of Mdina, the old capital of Malta. The palazzo retains much of its historic character and is the only luxury hotel in Mdina. Enjoying unparalleled views of the beautiful Maltese countryside, the hotel’s seventeen high-ceilinged rooms and suites are individually and tastefully decorated with antique furniture and paintings, luxurious Parisian fabrics and king-size beds.

Lower-floor street-side rooms look out onto a Medieval alley and the rooms on the higher floors have sweeping 180-degree views over the island. Most have freestanding baths, as well as private terraces complete with whirlpools. On the rooftop is the Michelin-starred de Mondion restaurant. All the sights of Mdina – the cathedral, the Carmelite church, Palazzo Falzon – as well as the little city’s cafes and restaurants are on the hotel’s doorstep. The Xara Palace is a haven in which to pause and be pampered.