The Corinthia Palace Hotel and Spa is where the Corinthia story began. The Pisani family opened it in 1962, and it is now the founding property of a group with hotels across Europe. Its classical architecture pays tribute to Malta’s layered history, from Phoenician to British.
At a glance
Location: San Anton, Attard, Malta
Rooms: 150 rooms and 9 Executive Suites
Stayed in: Deluxe King Room, garden view
Best for: couples and spa lovers wanting a central base for exploring Malta
Reviewed: August 2015
8.9 out of 10
Setting and arrival
The hotel is 15 minutes from the international airport and centrally placed on the island, with Valletta and Mdina, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, within a ten-minute drive, and San Anton Palace and its botanical gardens next door. From the entrance it is hard to tell how large the hotel is.
The rooms
Every room has a private balcony overlooking the manicured gardens, the perfect place for a morning coffee. My Deluxe King Room was spacious and plush, with an LCD TV, movies on demand, complimentary Wi-Fi and a minibar. The Executive Suites are twice the size, with separate living rooms and terraces with sun loungers.
Dining and drinks
The Summer Kitchen, served in the gardens, puts a creative twist on homemade pizza, fresh pasta and grilled meats. The Rickshaw is an award-winning pan-Asian restaurant inspired by Thailand, Japan, China and Singapore, with drinks to match.
Spa and facilities
The spa is one of the best in Malta, and the outdoor pool area, set among the gardens, is a highlight on a summer afternoon.
The verdict
Elegant interiors, a superb spa and genuinely good restaurants make the Corinthia Palace a refined and central base for discovering Malta.
- Rooms: 8.5
- Service: 9.0
- Dining: 9.0
- Facilities and spa: 9.5
- Location: 8.5
Corinthia Palace Hotel and Spa Malta, De Paule Avenue, San Anton, Attard, Malta.
David stayed as a guest of the hotel. Based on a stay in August 2015. Facilities, menus and prices may have changed since.
