Grand Harbour bastion townhouse
Four restored waterfront townhouses combine discreet bastion seclusion with dedicated butler service and front-row seats to the Grand Harbour.
“Heated floors, custom-made furnishings, an amalgamation of modern-meets-Maltese classic interior design and wonderful terraces are just a few of the memorable features.”
Where it shines
Exceptional
Interiors by Turkish studio Autoban pair hand-painted maritime murals with dark wood joinery.
Exceptional
Dedicated head butlers, Stephen Cordina evening pillow scents, and daily afternoon tea.
Remarkable
Seventeenth-century bastion townhouses preserving ancient limestone barrel vaults and a painted cupola.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Rest of Europe
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in AFAR.
a row of four antique townhouses, meticulously renovated by three distinguished design studios… into an ultra-luxe lodging that blends eclectic design with contemporary comforts.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Perched on St. Barbara Bastion, the property sits moments from quiet capital lanes and traditional wooden boats crossing to Birgu.
The rooms
Suites pair heated floors with deep tubs positioned for harbour views, while select residences feature private rooftop plunge pools.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated grotto pool rests inside the limestone vaults, and rooftop loungers sit submerged above the Grand Harbour.
The spa
Subterranean limestone vaults house the spa, complete with private treatment suites, a steam room, and a sauna.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
ION Harbour by Simon Rogan
The two-Michelin-starred rooftop restaurant serves hyper-seasonal tasting menus against wide views of Fort St. Angelo.
Set across several meticulously restored aristocratic homes overlooking the Grand Harbour, the hotel combines contemporary interior design with some of the most spectacular views…
At the table
Anaalā serves regional Thai dishes under pleated ceilings, and breakfast is served overlooking the Grand Harbour.
How it began
British entrepreneur Mark Weingard joined four seventeenth-century aristocratic townhouses along the bastion, preserving their original limestone vaults and painted cupola.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.