MaltaValletta
Palais Le Brun
Restored Baroque palazzo
Restored Baroque palazzo
This 1606 residence belonged to the Knights of Saint John, and now operates as an intimate townhouse with a heated rooftop pool.
What it’s good at
Listed
Traditional wooden Maltese balconies overlook the narrow limestone streets of old Valletta.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
once the residence of the leader of the Knights of Malta, it’s now a 39-room boutique hotel that sacrifices little in terms of either comfort or atmosphere
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Saint John's Co-Cathedral sits a five-minute walk away, and Old Bakery Street is lined with quiet wine bars and bakeries.
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The rooms
Bedrooms have polished marble floors and exposed limestone walls, and duplex suites add traditional enclosed Maltese balconies.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A two-level wooden deck surrounds the pool, looking out across Valletta's rooftops toward the Mediterranean Sea.
The gym
Stationary bikes and weight machines sit in the cellar beneath the building's original limestone barrel-vaulted arches.
At the table
Patakka serves Mediterranean dishes beneath the cellar's vaulted limestone arches, and a bar counter glows against the historic stone.
How it began
The palazzo later became the childhood home of George Borg Olivier, Malta's first post-independence prime minister.
Malta
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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.