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Jun 26, 2016, 4:26 pm
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What is the consensus on the best hotel in Malta?
I've read quite a few old discussions in the forum pointing to different properties, so would be great to know if there is a clear winner in 2016.
I've read quite a few old discussions in the forum pointing to different properties, so would be great to know if there is a clear winner in 2016.
Jun 27, 2016, 12:59 am
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Not so sure you´ll find much or even something on the luxury-market. First you have to decide if you only do Malta or also Gozo. On Malta the Xara seems to be for many here the choice. It´s not on the ocean, it´s in Mdina, a beautiful old city. I didn´t stay so far and judging from pictures I´m not to keen about it. I stayed at the Intercontinental years ago and wasn´t impressed. On Gozo (absolutely worth a 2 or 3 night visit) Kempinski San Lawrenz seems to be more or less the only Option. Well run hotel with good comfort.
Jun 27, 2016, 3:07 am
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Iniala Malta will be opening next year: http://www.iniala.com/malta
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Jun 27, 2016, 3:15 am
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Iniala Malta will be opening next week: http://www.iniala.com/malta
Jun 27, 2016, 4:22 am
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How about these icons?
http://www.campbellgrayhotels.com/phoenicia/home = * * Hotel Soft Opening is Scheduled for September 1, 2016 * *
Or...
http://www.casaellul.com/gallery/
On Gozo...
http://www.tacenc.com/
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
http://www.campbellgrayhotels.com/phoenicia/home = * * Hotel Soft Opening is Scheduled for September 1, 2016 * *
Or...
http://www.casaellul.com/gallery/
On Gozo...
http://www.tacenc.com/
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
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Jun 27, 2016, 5:02 am
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Not so sure you´ll find much or even something on the luxury-market. First you have to decide if you only do Malta or also Gozo. On Malta the Xara seems to be for many here the choice. It´s not on the ocean, it´s in Mdina, a beautiful old city. I didn´t stay so far and judging from pictures I´m not to keen about it. I stayed at the Intercontinental years ago and wasn´t impressed. On Gozo (absolutely worth a 2 or 3 night visit) Kempinski San Lawrenz seems to be more or less the only Option. Well run hotel with good comfort.
Iniala Malta will be opening next week: http://www.iniala.com/malta
Edit: it looks like Iniala founder Mark Weingard is based in Malta, hence the company's focus on the island.
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Jun 27, 2016, 5:27 am
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Jun 27, 2016, 6:33 am
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campbell gray was well regarded here at one point, they 'lost' 3 hotels during economic crisis
what it says for iniala - curious to see if it has pool etc
so iniala will have villas, apartments, and hotels
As our flagship hotel, the property will feature 20 contemporary suites and 3 luxury apartments
St. Barbara Bastions.
St. Barbara Bastions.
so iniala will have villas, apartments, and hotels
Jun 27, 2016, 6:43 am
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Only because they "lost" same hotels earlier doesn't mean they aren't good anymore as a hotel company, but now Campbell Gray does add new hotels and plans more in the future. That's a good thing. ^
Jun 27, 2016, 6:58 am
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i said "at one point" because le gray discussion may be 7 years old
one aldwych was incredibly well regarded here, no longer campbell gray
i seem to recall founder changing his role at company, but not sure
Jun 27, 2016, 7:32 am
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i didnt say that, and everyone lost things during economic crisis
i said "at one point" because le gray discussion may be 7 years old
one aldwych was incredibly well regarded here, no longer campbell gray
i seem to recall founder changing his role at company, but not sure
i said "at one point" because le gray discussion may be 7 years old
one aldwych was incredibly well regarded here, no longer campbell gray
i seem to recall founder changing his role at company, but not sure
One Aldwych might be still a good/favored hotel despite it isn't a Cambell Gray Hotel anymore. Don't know for sure about quality about this particular hotel, but owners I guess are the same while management might be new.
In regards of Campbell Gray himself, I guess he still "steers" his company, but I'm not sure either, but he wants to expand in the future incl. a new brand for "hip/modern mid-scale millennials". Plus, a new Le Gray Hotel/Residences in Amman, Jordan are planned too. We will see what happens and how this plays out.
http://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/23...idscale-brand/
https://www.thecaterer.com/articles/...wed-creativity
http://www.campbellgrayhotels.com/amman/home
Overall the "new" Phoenicia under Campel Gray, fully renovated, brought into the 21st century should be exciting and well worth a look/wait/visit when in Malta IMHO.
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Last edited by uggboy; Jun 27, 2016 at 7:38 am