Preferred Hotels

Italy, Venice – Belmond Hotel Cipriani

Location

Sporting 270-degree views out across the water, stay at Belmond Hotel Cipriani and enjoy vistas spanning the Doge’s Palace to the church of St Giorgio and the islands beyond.

Italy, Venice – Ca’ Sagredo Hotel

Location

Set in a 15th-Century palace, this upscale hotel is a 10 minute walk from Rialto Bridge, a 13 minute walk from Piazza San Marco and 1.9 km from the Peggy Guggenheim Museum.

Italy, Venice – Danieli Hotel

Our review of Hotel Danieli

An amazing trip where we arrived at the door by water taxi – what a different experience! We were astounded with the location that is in an unbeatable position beside the lagoon and next door to the Doge’s palace. The concierge was excellent and helped us check into our room straight away.

Hotel Danieli Venice

Our room was absolute luxury in every way. Spacious and immaculate, with a wonderfully large bathroom and dressing room. The hotel building itself is quite impressive. We went to the lobby bar, which is an exquisite historic Palatial estate with stained glass windows and large marble columns.

Read the full review here.

Italy, Venice – Hotel Metropole

Location

This upscale hotel is an 8-minute walk from Saint Mark’s Basilica, a 9-minute walk from Piazza San Marco and 1.5 km from the Grand Canal.

Italy, Venice – Palace Bonvecchiati

Location

Located in the historical heart, Palace Bonvecchiati is one of the newest and best 4-star hotels in Venice. Located close to Saint Mark’s Square and Rialto Bridge; browse through the shops, and find yourself among the colorful stands of the characteristic fruit and vegetable market.

Italy, Venice – Palazzo Giovanelli

Location

A surprising and fascinating Venice surrounds the hotel, overlooking the Grand Canal in the heart of the historic centre. A relaxing, quiet Venice, far from the tourist crowds, between Cà Pesaro and the Church of San Stae.

Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli is right near the stop for the vaporetto (the usual means of transport in Venice), which makes its way past centuries-old palaces towards Piazzale Roma, Venice’s car terminal, and the splendid St. Mark’s Square.
Nestled between the Procuratie buildings, you will find St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and El paron de casa, the high bell tower that dominates the square.

Nearby, visit the Venice Casino(Ca’ Vendramin-Calergi), the gorgeous Ca’ d’Oro and the oldest Venice with its artisan shops, the designer shopping in the Mercerie and the lively Rialto area, with its bacari (typical Venetian inns) and the famous market.

Italy, Venice – Sina Centurion Palace

Location

Overlooking the Grand Canal, this stylish, contemporary hotel in a 19th-century palace is a 10-minute walk from St. Mark’s Basilica and 2 minutes’ walk from the Peggy Guggenheim Collection museum.

Italy, Venice – Splendid Starhotel

Location

The Splendid Venice is a high-end, canal-side hotel located in the heart of Venice. Situated just 0.3 km away from Saint Mark’s Basilica, this luxury hotel offers a prime location for guests to explore the city’s most impressive destinations. The hotel features a water entrance and private mooring for boats on the Rio Barrettieri, providing a convenient and picturesque arrival experience. Its proximity to St. Mark’s Square and the Doge’s Palace makes it an ideal choice for travelers seeking to immerse themselves in the rich history and culture of Venice.

One of the notable aspects of Hotel Splendid Venice is its tranquil yet central location. Tucked away in a quiet area, guests can enjoy the peace and serenity of the narrow streets and canals. This setting offers a rare privilege, allowing visitors to discover the real beauty of Venice beyond the clichés and away from the thronging crowds.

Italy, Venice – Bauer Hotel

Location

Ideally located just metres from Piazza San Marco, the Bauer Hotel features art décor-inspired interiors and 117 luxurious guest rooms decorated with unmistakable Venetian accents, precious fabrics and marble bathrooms. The hotel is also blessed with an award winning gourmet restaurant with a beautiful terrace that is idyllically located on the Grand Canal. Expect the perfect blend of location and luxury.

Italy, Verona – Due Torri Hotel

Location

The Due Torri Hotel, located in the heart of Verona’s historic centre near the Church of Saint Anastasia, is just steps away from Juliet’s famous balcony, Piazza Bra, and the iconic Arena di Verona. This prime location makes it an ideal base for exploring the city’s rich history and vibrant culture.

Malta, Mdina – The Xara Palace

Location

Set in a 17th Century palace within the medieval city walls, this elegant hotel is a 3 minute walk from St. Paul’s Cathedral and 5 km from San Anton Palace.

Malta, San Ġiljan – Golden Tulip Vivaldi Hotel

Location

Situated very close to the sparkling sea, the hotel promises stunning views and a genuine Mediterranean atmosphere. It is also very close to a number of amenities including the casino, cinema, bowling alley, shops, restaurants and banks. The hotel has 263 elegant rooms – many with panoramic sea views.

Read more about Malta in our Malta Destination blog.

Malta, Senglea – Cugó Gran Macina Grand Harbour

Location

In a historic building overlooking the Grand Harbour, this chic, all-suite boutique hotel is 3 km from the medieval Fort St. Angelo and 8 km from the picturesque Upper Barrakka Gardens. It’s 7 km from Malta International Airport.

Malta, St. Julian’s – The Westin Dragonara Resort

Location

Discover one of Malta’s top 5-star hotels located in the heart of downtown St Julian’s and right on the water’s edge, from where one can directly access the Mediterranean sea from our two private beach lidos. With over 74,000 square metres of space, The Westin Dragonara Resort is your ideal holiday or business accommodation.

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Malta, St. Julians – Hotel Juliani

A warm and friendly atmosphere created by the staff will leave you in awe of their knowledge and hospitality. With views of the bay from your balcony, Hotel Julilani is a great location to easily access St Julian, Valetta and other prime locations.

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LOCAL TOUCHES

The hotel pride in their local heritage. They endeavour to give all  guests a taste of the hotels’s unique history as well as contemporary Maltese culture. Local touches throughout the hotel include bespoke ceramics produced exclusively for Juliani, custom artwork by Maltese artist Pippa Toledo, a library of Maltese arts and culture books for your enjoyment in their café lounge, and local menu items from “pastizzi” to “puddina”.

Malta, Valletta – Casa Ellul

Location

Casa Ellul is one of the most luxurious boutique hotels in Valletta, situated right in the heart of Malta’s capital city.  Located on a quiet street, yet within walking distance to all attractions, this boutique hotel offers its guests the perfect location to explore Valletta – a City rich in history, architectural splendour and religious iconography.

Malta, Valletta – De Vilhena Boutique Hotel

Location

The De Vilhena is located in the city centre just off St George’s square and the Grand Masters Palace. The city streets outside are lively and vibrant lined with some of the city’s best restaurants and boutiques.

The Hotel’s central location also means that all major attractions within the city are within a short walking distance from De Vilhena, making the hotel the ideal location to discover Valletta’s many historical gems.

The hotel is also located close to the once notorious Strait Street, which was the islands principle entertainment hub until the 70’s. The street fell in decline with the departure of the British Mediterranean fleet and business moving to the thriving sea side resorts of Sliema and St Julians.

Until recently the once lively street lay dormant, however in recent years a number of the street’s old bars have been renovated and converted into quirky and hip lounge bars.

Malta, Valletta – Domus Zamittello

Location

Prominently located in Valletta, the hotel is at a short distance to the main bus terminus, close to the magnificent parliament designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano, and a few steps from the open-air theatre, formally the Royal Malta Opera House. It is also surrounded by the best culinary addresses of the capital city. The stately entrance of the hotel reveals its grandeur once one walks into the reception and restored courtyard area.

Malta, Valletta – Hotel Excelsior

Location

As the premier destination among 5-star Valletta hotels, the Grand Hotel Excelsior is ideally located on the doorstep of a UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Capital City of Valletta, with all its major attractions, culture, art treasures, and historical architectural gems. Overlooking Marsamxett Harbour and Fort Manoel, this upscale hotel occupies an imposing building surrounded by 16th Century fortifications. It’s 2 km from bustling Valetta Waterfront.

Malta, Valletta – Hotel Phoenicia

Location

With neoclassical design and a storied past, this landmark luxury hotel is just a 6 minute walk from the National Museum of Archaeology and 1km from the baroque-era Valletta Waterfront.