The Xara Palace Hotel Mdina

Location
The hotel is set right within Mdina's mediaeval walls. Mdina's monuments, museums and Roman villas are just a few steps away from the property. Buses leave from nearby and travel across the island. There is a children's playground 150 m away. The nearest beach is 20 minutes' drive away at Golden Sands, while the shopping facilities in Sliema and Valletta are both likewise some 20 minutes' drive from the hotel. St Paul's Cathedral and Museum is around 5 minutes' walk away, Palazzo Falso
Facilities
The hotel is nestled in a 17th-century building. It provides quiet accommodation with breath-taking views over Malta and the Mediterranean Sea. The interiors feature antique furniture and original paintings, as well as the latest modern amenities. The hotel offers a total of 17 rooms over 3 floors. Facilities at this air-conditioned city hotel include a lobby, 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, a cloakroom and lift access to the rooms. The hotel includes a cafe and restaurant. Internet access is available, as well as room service and a laundry service. There is also a car park for the use of guests.
Rooms
The rooms 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 hotel make full use of the original high ceilings to create split-level areas, with separate sleeping and living quarters. These charming gems, each classically styled and beautifully restored, feature luxurious marble-clad bathrooms and comfortable seating areas, which are just perfect to curl up and watch an old movie, or read a good book, or even just relax after a day of sightseeing. Standard amenities in the rooms include an en suite bathroom with a bath and hairdryer, king-size beds, a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a radio, Internet access, a safe and a minibar. Individually regulated air conditioning and heating are also provided.
Sports/Entertainment
The hotel has a sun terrace and guests can make use of the gym and sauna. Golfers can reach the Royal Malta Golf Course in around a 25-minute drive (fees apply). Other sporting options include diving, motor boating, sailing and horse riding (fees apply to all).
Meals
The hotel offers a full buffet breakfast, as well as a la carte lunch and dinner.
Payment
American Express, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment at this establishment.
Misc.
Check-in is at 3 pm. Check-out is at 12 midday.