The Palace, the new 5-star hotel in Sliema opened its doors on 1 August, as scheduled, welcoming its first guests with a champagne reception.

Claire Xuereb, general manager, welcomed the guests with a brief address. Commenting on the event Ms Xuereb said, “We have opened our doors as promised, right on schedule. A lot of thought and commitment has gone into the general concept of this hotel, which, as one can perceive, is recurrent in the architecture, decor and the service. And now that the first guests are settled it seems that our dream has become a very tangible reality, one, we are sure, will prove to be an authentic breath of fresh air in this market.”

Guests later said they were pleasantly surprised at the reception they received and commented very positively about The Palace’s distinctive features and the sumptuousness of the décor. They said that considering that they were the very first guests everything worked like clockwork and the service was impeccable, “The Palace has more than lived up to its promise – a very pleasant surprise indeed”.

The Palace’s elegantly furnished rooms have different designs based on classical and contemporary lines.

There are also six designer suites inspired by the five senses and each has a different theme namely view, light, flavours, fragrance, texture, and music. This is a totally new concept for the Maltese Islands and is expected to give the hotel a distinctive character. These together with the many services offered make The Palace the ultimate experience for even the weariest guest.

The top three floors will also incorporate the hotel’s Spa and well-being centre.

The architects of The Palace are Mangion, Mangion & Partners, and the interior designer is architect Martin Xuereb.

Adding to its versatility, The Palace incorporates food and drink outlets that will make the hotel the number one destination. The Talk of Town Café is situated in the lobby, the TemptAsian Lounge on the top floor of The Palace offers 360º of magnificent views and a fusion of Asian cuisines, while The Tabloid is the hotel’s main restaurant offering Mediterranean food and a contemporary and stylish venue for discerning diners.