1. The Hilton Malta

Still the most popular hotel for the ultra-rich visiting Malta, the Hilton Malta Resort in St Julian’s offers visitors a break from the bustling town. It was originally built in 1967 but was later demolished and completely rebuilt as part of the Portomaso Marina, creating a holistic luxury experience for yacht owners.

2. Rosselli – AX Privilege

Opened in 2019, just before the Covid pandemic, Rosselli is a €15 million restoration project of a 17th-century Palazzo, transformed into 25 designer luxury suites located in the heart of Valletta on Merchants Street. The hotel has won various international awards and boasts the Michelin-starred restaurant Under Grain and the Bib Gourmand recognised it as part of its esteemed food and beverage offerings.

3. The Phoenicia

Since 2016, The Phoenicia, located just outside Valletta on the edge of the city’s 16th-century bastions, has been the third most booked hotel in Malta by the ultra-rich. For over 75 years, this hotel has hosted stars, socialites, and royal visitors.

4. Iniala Harbour House

Envisioned by imagineer Mark Weingard, Iniala Harbour House merges four historic Valletta houses into one spectacular hotel, now home to Malta’s only two Michelin star restaurant, Ion. Offering breathtaking views of the Grand Harbour from St. Barbara Bastion, Iniala opened its doors in 2020 and instantly becoming a jewel of Malta’s UNESCO World Heritage capital city.

5. The Westin Dragonara

Located at Dragonara Point in Paceville, the hotel features 408 rooms and suites, recently renovated for €40 million by London-based designer Lynne Hunt. The hotel boasts sensational sea views and is just a stone’s throw away from the Dragonara Casino. Originally opened in 1997, it now offers 66 brand new Luxury Bay Suites in a private annex on the water’s edge.

Where would you spend a night in Malta if money was no object?