The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux, a Design Boutique Hotel Mdina, Malta

"Enjoy 5-star luxury at the Xara Palace Relais, a 17th-century building set right in Mdina's mediaeval walls. Stay in one of just 17 unique and exclusive rooms. Set just outside the entrance to Mdina's historic centre, the Xara Palace provides quiet accommodation with breath-taking views over Malta and the Mediterranean sea. Interiors feature antique furniture and original paintings as well as the latest modern amenities. Choose from a range of well-decorated rooms at the Xara Palace. Some come with their own panoramic terraces and hot tubs or are set on two levels, with their own lounges. All have DVD and CD players, iPad and iPod docking stations, king-size beds and free Wi-Fi. Mdina's monuments, museums and Roman villas are just a few steps away from the Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux. Buses leave from nearby and travel across the island. There is a children's playground 150 metres away. Work out in the Xara Palace's small gym and follow up with a relaxing sauna before heading to the De Mondion Gourmet Restaurant or the more casual Trattoria AD 1530 for a delicious dinner. Guests enjoy free use of the outdoor summer pool set a 5-minute walk from the property. During summer, free transfers to/from the pool are organised on request." - My Boutique Hotel (en)