MaltaValletta
The Gomerino Hotel
Restored baronial palazzo
Restored baronial palazzo
The seventeenth-century palazzo of the Barons of Gomerino keeps its noble scale, from subterranean stone vaults to the rooftop pool.
What it’s good at
Listed
Carved Maltese limestone and velvet furnishings honoring the palace's former resident baronesses.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Behind its baroque façade, the hotel blends sculpted stone and original details with marble floors, velvet upholstery, and design flourishes inspired by the women who once called it home.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front doors open onto St. Paul's Street, moments on foot from historic palazzos and Grand Harbour viewpoints.
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The rooms
Bedrooms feature high ceilings and muted tones, with traditional Maltese balconies and deep bathtubs overlooking Valletta's narrow streets.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The rooftop lap pool looks out over the water, bordered by glass balustrades and shaded sun loungers.
The spa
The heated indoor pool rests under arched limestone in the cellar, beside a Finnish sauna and a cold plunge.
At the table
Tables sit beside floor-to-ceiling courtyard windows for breakfast, and evening drinks are served at the backlit marble bar.
How it began
The Testaferrata Abela family received their barony in 1710, later adapting their ancestral palazzo into British-era tenement flats.
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.