Casa Ellul Hotel

Malta

Nestled between 19th-century townhouses, cobbled medieval pathways and Valletta’s trademark wooden balconies is Casa Ellul. At first glance, it’s the same Victorian palazzo the Ellul family took over some two centuries ago. But step through its doors and you’ll find a carefully restored, contemporary haven where original patterned tiles, limestone walls and classical statues pay tribute to its heritage.

Brothers Andrew and Matthew Ellul have made sure ‘timeless elegance’ is a running theme across nine luxury suites. You’ll spy it in the timber beams of courtyard-facing Suite 1, in the antique piano of Suite 5 and in balcony views of the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel from Suite 9. From Suite 7 you can take in the charm of the city with views of Valletta’s rooftops, the waterfront and Manoel Island from your private terrace (complete with Jacuzzi), perhaps with a glass of local tipple from next-door Ellul Wines & Spirits.

Doubles from £132. 00 356 21 224 821, casaellul.com

Words by Jasmina Matulewicz.

This review was taken from the July 2021 issue of Food and Travel.

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