Corinthia Palace Malta
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Character and identity
Set in the leafy inland village of Attard, Corinthia Palace occupies a former villa built for Malta's chief justice, and the bones still show: Corinthian columns, a palatial lobby, Italianate proportions, and formal English gardens dotted with Maltese orange trees. The 147 rooms (nine suites, six Executive Suites, two Palace Suites) lean classical and traditional. Cooking is the headline act, with Francesco Mazzei's Villa Corinthia for Italian, Tyrone Mizzi's conceptual Bahia upstairs, Rickshaw for Far Eastern flavours, plus poolside Summer Kitchen and plant-leaning Josephine's. The Athenaeum spa, two pools, and a Zen-calm wellness register round out the picture. Service is formal, attentive, old-school.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and design-literate travellers who want a quiet, central island base with serious cooking and a proper spa day, and who prize classical architecture and gardens over beachfront buzz. Also a strong pick for dog owners (there's a dedicated Palace Pups Pool) and anyone planning to road-trip between Valletta, Mdina and the coast.
Should look elsewhere:
If you want a beach hotel, sea views, or a contemporary minimalist aesthetic, this isn't it. The location is inland and residential, so guests chasing coastal nightlife, a lively scene, or step-out-the-door swimming will feel marooned. Traditionalist decor won't suit design modernists.
Bottom line
The reason to come is the food and the gardens: Mazzei's Italian cooking at Villa Corinthia and Bahia's three-timelines tasting menu are genuine reasons to plan a trip, framed by one of Malta's prettiest inland settings. Book an Executive Suite for the private balcony, garden views and lounge access, and build in a Vitality Suite afternoon at Athenaeum. Best for shoulder-season stays when Summer Kitchen is open.