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The Xara Palace Relais and Chateaux
Mdina, Malta
Mayfair Luxury Travel and VIP are proud to present The The Xara Palace Relais and Chateaux.
Comfort and class is what you expect from a 5-star hotel housed in a beautifully restored 17th century palazzo.
The Xara Palace Boutique Hotel is a unique 17th-century palace hidden away in the medieval fortified city of Mdina, the old capital of Malta.
Perched on centuries-old bastions, surrounded by stunning baroque architecture, The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux, with its luxurious accommodation and award-winning haute cuisine, is truly a haven in which to pause and be pampered.
Meticulously and sensitively restored to reflect its former noble standing, the exclusive 5-Star boutique hotel boasts seventeen luxury rooms and suites enjoying stunning views, all individually and tastefully designed with antique furniture and paintings, luxurious Parisian fabrics and king size beds.
The promise to their guests centres on an impeccable attention to detail – from the décor to the serene, unhurried pace of life at The Xara Palace Hotel, through every facet of our service – all setting the scene for nothing less than an exquisitely unforgettable holiday in Malta.
ROOMS AND SUITES
ROOMS
Deluxe Room with Panoramic View
The Deluxe Room with Panoramic view at The Xara Palace 5 Star Boutique Hotel is a unique, charming and intimate room featuring a luxurious bedroom and comfortable seating area, complemented by fine watercolour pictures of scenic Malta, as well as boasting a marble-clad bathroom with premium amenities and rich antique furniture.
The Deluxe Room with Panoramic View at The Xara Palace Luxury Boutique Hotel is a uniquely designed accommodation set into the bastion fortifications of The Silent City of Mdina and boasts simply stunning panoramic views of the entire island of Malta stretching out to the Mediterranean Sea in the distant horizon.
The Deluxe Room with Panoramic view is a delightful room adorned with rich soft furnishings that are welcoming and relaxing, with a colour palette that purposely evokes the hot and sun-drenched summers of the Mediterranean Region.
Unique to the Deluxe Room with Panoramic View is a doorway set inside the bastion walls of The Old Capital City of Mdina which offers breathtaking views of the Maltese islands. Open the doorway and step into the footsteps of our forefathers, literally allowing you to be part of Malta’s immense heritage.
Deluxe Room with Panoramic Porch
These charming rooms are set on top of the terrace, overlooking the glass-roofed internal courtyard and feel more like private apartments rather than hotel rooms.
Each featuring its own small personal porch adorned with table and chairs, these deluxe rooms are just the perfect spot to enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of Malta and watch the day turn into night whist basking in the peace and tranquillity of centuries-old historical surroundings.
The luxury of fine linen and a king sized bed offers rest and relaxation while the marble clad bathroom and custom built wardrobe adds to the luxurious surroundings of the Palazzo. The colour palette of these rooms is bright and vivacious.
These rooms have the possibility of being interconnected and are ideal if you are travelling with your family.
Duplex Room
Comfort and class is what you expect from a 5-star hotel housed in a beautifully restored 17th century palazzo.
These Duplex Rooms at The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux form part of the palazzo’s “piano nobile”, an imposing arched open corridor overlooking the glass roofed internal courtyard, a beautiful feature of grand architecture.
Duplex rooms at The Xara Palace boutique hotel make full use of the original high ceilings to create split level areas, separating sleeping and living quarters. These charming gems, each classically styled and beautifully restored, feature luxurious marble clad bathrooms and comfortable seating areas, just perfect to curl up and watch an old movie or read a good book or even just relax after a day of sightseeing.
The superior comfort of fine linen and king sized beds guarantees a wonderful rest. Original windows and fully restored balconies overlooking a street of this historical city of Mdina imbue the rooms with an abundance of natural light.
The calming colour schemes add to the luxurious comfort of your personal space while away from home. Beautiful watercolour paintings depicting Maltese scenic views add to the charm of this historical setting.
SUITES
Deluxe Suite with Panoramic View
Upon setting foot in one of the Deluxe Suites with Panoramic View, it becomes instantly apparent why these are the most sought after rooms at The Xara Palace Hotel Boutique Hotel- set directly into the bastion fortifications surrounding Mdina, these suites enjoy a truly remarkable, unhindered, breath-taking view of the Maltese Islands.
Each of these Deluxe Suites with Panoramic View is unique in its own way, all retaining the original features of the Palazzo and set on a single level, providing a spacious and light-filled luxury seating area, with a restful palette of colours used to decorate these accommodations in style. Further complimenting the décor, these Deluxe Suites with Panoramic View all feature the comfort of fine linen and luxurious king sized beds, large marble clad bathrooms with plenty of natural light.
One of these suites even boasts a private dining area and a private balcony overlooking the main piazza, used from the 17th century by the Town Crier to announce proclamations from the authorities.
These luxury suites are certain to assure you of beautiful moments in the silent city that will linger in your memory long after your stay has ended.
Duplex Suite
These beautifully restored Duplex Suites form part of the palazzo’s Piano Nobile, and were originally used as reception rooms for the Moscati Parisio family for whom this wonderful Palazzo was originally built during the 17th century.
Making excellent use of the high ceilings to allow for a specially designed spiral staircase to be used to create a split level suite. The bedroom space on the upper level is kept entirely separate from the very luxurious sitting room beneath thus recreating the room’s original purpose.
These Duplex Suites are all individually designed and tastefully decorated to reflect the grandeur of the Palazzo and offer our esteemed guests the comfort they expect from a luxury 5-Star boutique hotel. Featuring restful and calming tonalities of green with rich jewel tones, these duplex suites are furnished with beautiful paintings of Malta, antique furniture and decorated with luxurious fabrics. A marble clad bathroom is situated on the upper level.
The Duplex Suites can be interconnected and are ideal if you are travelling with your family. The luxurious sitting room can also be transformed into a private dining area.
Executive Suite with Panoramic View
Truly one of a kind, The Executive Suite with Panoramic view is unique in decor and location within the walls of this ancient palazzo, proving to be an extremely sought-after suite which falls under a totally new category.
Situated in the hotel’s first floor, the ‘Piano Nobile’, the suite boasts elegant grandeur with eye-catching original features and a large gilded mirror as soon as you set foot into the suite.
Wall mounted tapestries, the wonderfully restored headboard, period pieces of furniture, comfortable sofas and arm chairs. A king size bed draped with luxurious bed linen and a number of occasional cushions guarantee total rest and comfort. The most recognizable feature in the room is the free-standing mirror bath that is situated right next to the bed, and a few inches away from two windows from which one can enjoy spectacular views of the island.
Relaxing and subtle colour schemes are visible in this suite, from the pale wall colouring to the lavish drapes that hang tall and majestic in the allotted space.
The vista from the level of this suite is totally mesmerising – a 180 degree view of the Island stretching as far as the deep blue Mediterranean sea on the horizon during the day and the immense star filled dark sky at night time.
This Executive Suite with Panoramic view also has a lavish lounge area, overlooking the hotel atrium that feels and looks like a riad.
This suite is supremely recommended for honeymooners and those pursuing a unique holiday experience.
Deluxe Suite with Terrace and Jacuzzi
Uniquely designed with style and luxury firmly in mind, these Deluxe Suites boast a stunning private sun deck terrace and outdoor Jacuzzi, set atop the bastion fortifications – guaranteeing unsurpassed views while cooling off in your own private Jacuzzi on a hot day or simply relaxing and enjoying the stars at night.
Forming part of the highest point of the hotel, one not only commands 180-degree views of the island but from this vantage point one can admire the beautiful cupola of the Mdina Metropolitan Cathedral.
These Deluxe Suites with Terrace and Jacuzzi are uniquely designed suites offering the ultimate feeling of cosiness with a dramatic play of colour and fabric, creating a sense of your very own personal space, in which you can truly relax, recharge and restore balance.
These Deluxe Suites are The Xara Palace Hotel’s most spacious and comfortable suites, and further boast a marble clad bathroom and comfortable seating area. Fine linens compliment the comfort and luxury of the king sized bed, with antique Maltese furniture and beautiful watercolour scenes of Malta subtly enhancing the design and sense of wellbeing that pervades these accommodations. Truly recommended!
Executive Duplex Suite with Terrace and Jacuzzi
The Executive Duplex Suite with Terrace and Jacuzzi is truly one of a kind. This Suite is unique in decor and location within the walls of this ancient palazzo, proving to be an extremely sought-after suite with 65 sq m of space split on two levels.
On entering the room, elegant grandeur is clearly visible with eye-catching original features making the first impressions of this suite a true experience.
Wall mounted tapestries, the wonderfully restored headboard, period pieces of furniture, comfortable sofas and arm chairs, old statues in small niches all complement the rich surroundings found in this suite. A king size bed draped with luxurious bed linen and a number of occasional cushions guarantees total rest and comfort.
Relaxing and subtle colour schemes are visible in this Duplex Suite with Terrace and Jacuzzi from the pale wall colouring to the lavish drapes that hang tall and majestic in the allotted space.
Private facilities in the form of a walk-in marble-clad shower with a view and a separate marble-clad bathroom also with a view leaves you spoilt for choice.
The vista from the ground floor level of this suite is totally mesmerising – a 180 degree view of the Island stretching as far as the deep blue Mediterranean sea on the horizon during the day and the immense star filled dark sky at night time.
If all this were not enough, the second level of this Duplex Suite with Terrace & Jacuzzi offers a lavish lounge area, leading onto a private terrace located strategically within the old fortifications of this ancient city. This totally private outdoor space offers the luxury of an intimate jacuzzi and the amazing feeling that this wonderful Island of Malta is at your feet.
The Duplex Suite with Terrace and Jacuzzi is supremely recommended for honeymooners and those pursuing a unique holiday experience.
Presidential Suite
Oozing an aura of grandeur and richness, the Presidential Suite offers comfort and fine living fit for a king, justifying its status as the most luxurious of duplex suites.
Spread over an area of approximately 65 sq m, The Presidential Suite is an ideal family room, an intimate private entertaining venue and luxurious setting for romantic dinners.
The Presidentail Suite offers an interesting selection of period pieces of furniture – from an antique dining table for 6 persons to a period writing table, an antique chest of drawers and an imposing guilded mirror of impressive dimensions. All this is expertly complimented by carefully selected soft furnishings and drapes, comfortable sofas and arm chairs, old lamps and original works of art.
The magical sensation of Mdina is immediately felt when one steps out onto the balcony – typical of palazzos built in the 17th century. From here one can enjoy the majestic building of The Vilhena Palace – a building which once housed the Law Courts in the time of the knights.
Wooden steps lead up to the second level. From here one can appreciate the original beams, very characteristic of such high ceilings. Comfortable private facilities in the form of a marble clad bathroom and an inviting bedroom provide all the expected modern comforts in a historical setting.
DINING
Dining with Xara
The culture and way of life all over the Mediterranean has been influenced historically over the millennia by the movements and coming together of highly varied cultures and civilisations over land and sea.
As a direct consequence, the entire Mediterranean region was left with a permanent mark on its cuisine and flavours.
True Mediterranean cooking can be seen to share a variety of commonalities across countries – with more or less subtle variations – based on having a similar climate and produce, such as olive oil, sheep and goat cheeses, beans, cereals, fish, a sparing use of meats, nuts and the use of regional fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices.
Whether you choose our award-winning fine dining de Mondion, perched on Mdina’s bastions, the more relaxed, al fresco Trattoria AD 1530 in the palace’s courtyard, or if you’d rather enjoy a sumptuous dinner in the privacy of your room, at The Xara Palace they pride ourselves in featuring a cuisine richly steeped in these basic ingredients, yet not bound by the shackles of tradition.
They like to call their offering ‘Modern Mediterranean’, producing dishes that are both delectable and nutritious!
The de Mondion Restaurant
Michelin Star 2021
Set atop Mdina’s centuries-old bastions, within The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux, the de Mondion offers a unique fine dining experience.
This One MICHELIN Star restaurant is enhanced by truly spectacular panoramic views of the island from the terraces and charming features served in elegant surroundings.
Consistently rated amongst the top restaurants in Malta for the soul nourishing cuisine, refinement and excellence, the de Mondion promises discreet yet impeccably attentive service thus allowing patrons the time and privacy to savour the cuisine, the company and the view.
This One MICHELIN Star restaurant offers Fine Modern Mediterranean cuisine combining the best seasonal locally sourced products with innovation and expertise to create tantalizing dishes and a vast selection of wines to complement the scrumptious dishes.
The Medina Restaurant
Just off Mdina’s Cathedral Square, in one of the Silent City’s typical winding alleys, The Medina Restaurant is a jewel of an eatery, flooded with natural charm.
An original 11th century Norman residence, The Medina Restaurant is an award winning restaurant full of Romanesque features. This allows for a truly unique dining ambiance. The honey coloured stone walls with the prettiest internal courtyard and classic garden attributes instantly hark back to another era.
This charming restaurant lends itself well to both the summer months with al fresco dining in the courtyard and to the winter months where the evocative interiors are heated by the atmospheric fireplace.
Trattoria AD1530
The Trattoria AD 1530 is a charming eatery that prides itself in serving traditional and tasty food typical of the name ‘Trattoria’. At The Trattoria AD 1530 one can find a selection of mouthwatering pizzas, appetizing pastas, flavorful salads and succulent grills to suit everybody’s taste. All served in a warm and friendly environment.
Strategically situated in one of the old squares of Malta’s former Capital City, Mdina, with the beautiful and imposing Vilhena Palace directly opposite and the magnificent 17th Century Palazzo of The Xara Palace Boutique Hotel on the other side, the Trattoria’s idyllic location is simply perfect for al fresco dining.
A seasonal outdoor pool is available at The Xara Lodge which is situated on the outskirts of Rabat, just 5 minutes by car from The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux. Transfers are offered with compliments of The Hotel at the client’s convenience.
The Xara Palace Relais and Chateaux