MaltaValletta
Palazzo Consiglia
Whimsical baroque palazzo
Valletta Malta
Opened
2016
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage WellnessOutside the door
The house
IK CollectionWhimsical baroque palazzo
The hotel operates like an eccentric private residence, layering playful modern touches across a historic baroque townhouse of thirteen rooms.
What it’s good at
Notable
Pastel hues and whimsical murals contrast against exposed golden limestone and heavy timbers.
Notable
A 400-year-old Maltese townhouse preserving a private family chapel and historic stone cistern.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Every room is different, but they’re uniformly luxurious, and all combine historic architectural elements with contemporary interventions in a fantastic, borderline whimsical style.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Grand Harbour and Lower Barrakka Gardens sit a short walk away along historic St. Ursula Street.
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The rooms
All thirteen rooms are individually styled, using wall-sized nature murals to brighten the thick, heat-shielding limestone walls.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A temperature-controlled plunge pool sits on the timber deck, looking out over Valletta's stone domes and rooftops.
The spa
The spa occupies underground limestone vaults, with two treatment beds, a dry sauna, and a steam hammam.
At the table
Morning buffets are served beneath vaulted stone arches, and the lobby bar mixes cocktails beside the central courtyard.
How it began
An aristocratic family lived here 400 years ago, and the hotel still serves breakfast inside their former private chapel.
Malta
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Our shorthand
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.