Nothing.

Location, comfort, friendly, courteous, helpful staff. Extremely stylish.

Stayed in May 2024

Superb location excellent michelin star restaurant

Stayed in May 2024

Swimmingpool off site and still closed

Wonderful historic location and quiet- at least at night!

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing worth highlighting.

The staff were fantastic and really looked after us for the whole of our five day 25th wedding anniversary visit. The restaurant food and service were particularly fantastic. We had the 7 course vegetarian tasting menu, which we felt was well above the one Michelin star from our experience.

Stayed in May 2024

The hotel’s Italian restaurant was closed at the time of our visit

Perfectly located for enjoying Mdina without the crowds. The hotel was full of character. We particularly enjoyed eating breakfast on the terrace with its far reaching views.

Stayed in March 2024

We used 2 rooms to prepare for our wedding in Rabat. The hotel is amazing with amazing views. I wished to have maltese history as part of our photoshoot and this hotel was the only one that ticked all the boxes.. I loved our rooms and my photos came out perfect ☺️

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing - everything was wonderful!

The staff were excellent: friendly, professional and attentive. This is the only hotel within the city walls of Mdina - so the location was perfect. We stayed for three nights - and dined at Medina, Trattoria AD1530 and Mondion (for the best tasting menu ever!!). These restaurants are all in Mdina and linked with the hotel, so booking was easy.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

The charm and the experience The breakfast was excellent!

Stayed in April 2024

Not enough reinvestment in the hotel: the elevator cabin is quite appealing for an hotel of this standard. Our towels were markedly old. There was a stain in the carpet of our floor. Small things, but not expected for an hotel of this standard. The concierge service was also not up to par

The location The hotel structure, beautiful, albeit not given enough care

Stayed in April 2024

Location is fantastic, just in a heart of old city within short walk to all key attactions

Stayed in March 2024

Everything is first class, one you will remember.

Stayed in March 2024

Everything was perfect. Have been coming here every year now for the last three years. This time we were even provided a free upgrade when they noticed it was my wife's birthday. Very considerate of the management.

Stayed in February 2024

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Great location, excellent food and top staff at all levels !

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing I can think of

The location, the legacy and the service

Stayed in January 2024

Great staff, very accommodating, very friendly and helpful. Great location and views. Great food.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing

It’s unique

Stayed in February 2024

Perfect location, you can enjoy the sunrise if you are up early, staff is so friendly!

Stayed in February 2024

I loved it all....the price is on the high side

The views and the friendliness of the staff

Stayed in February 2024

Staff was phenomenal. Rooms well appointed with lots of extras (water, tea, coffee, pop, etc).

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing. Everything was perfect.

Mdina is called 'The Silent City' and when you stay at the Xara you not only understand why but you also appreciate why. You are not surrounded by loud bar music or crowds of people or car beeping horns etc., The Zara is located within the walled city and on the highest hill. It's in a GORGEOUS location. The hotel arranged for a taxi to collect us from the airport, and after a short time we arrived at the hotel. The lobby, the balconies, the terraces are simply beautiful. Upon our arrival, the LOVELY Diana welcomed us with a glass of Prosecco, explained all about the hotel then showed us to our room. The original room we had booked was lovely but then Diana explained that there was an upgrade available if we wanted to check that out. We did, and room 14 was the room we chose. When I tell you the VIEW from the terrace was just JAW DROPPINGLY STUNNING, know that I am not exaggerating. You see practically the whole country! The room was large, clean and well stocked with coffee/tea/water etc., The bathroom was large with a bath and walk in shower and again, stocked with shampoos/body wash etc., On the terrace we also had a hot tub which, after a day of sight seeing was just lovely to be in, watching the night sky and the lights of the towns around. If you get the option when booking, definitely get a terraced room! There is a restaurant attached to the entrance of the hotel which is very convenient and the service and food was GREAT! We ate breakfast in the upstairs restaurant twice and both times ate something different and both times, the food was really good and the staff could not be more helpful! There are also a few other bars/restaurants within the city which is not even a 5 minute walk from the hotel. There are cathedrals, museums and a couple of other shops too within the city. SO convenient. If I could rate this more than a ten out of ten I would.

Stayed in February 2024

The room had a lot of dust in the wardrobes and on the ledge above the window which was visible from the top floor. Also we stayed in the winter, the airconditioner was only on the top floor so the lounge was very cold while the bedroom was warm. The heater in the bathroom was not working.

The location wonderful and the staff were professional. The room was beautiful and elegantly furnished. I was generally very pleased with everything. The restaurant was also great for breakfast and dinner.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing! The gym could be bigger but appreciate their actually have dumbellw

The staff was amazing! Plus are the hastens bed in certain suite. Excellent breakfast and great michelin star resto. Room are classic and elegant

Stayed in January 2024

There is nothing we didn't like. We loved absolutely everything!

Everything is excellent in this hotel - actually beyond excellent! It is the second time I have stayed here and I will reiterate what I said in last year's review. The hotel's biggest asset is its very attentive and charming staff - be it housekeeping, restauration or reception! That besides the historical location and the grandeur and classical beauty of the hotel itself make for an excellent quite and stressless getaway on an otherwise very busy and noisy island :-). We also adored the view over the valley from our room - Stunning!!

Stayed in December 2023

Beautiful room and excellent service overall!!!

Stayed in January 2024