Valletta’s hidden luxury secret Valletta, Malta, might not be the first name that springs to mind when you picture a luxury hotel. The capital holds its own, though, with a handful of high-end properties that stand comparison with Europe’s better-known resorts. Many visitors assume Malta’s luxury scene can’t match its continental neighbours. It can. Valletta’s boutique hotels pair historic character with modern comfort, often inside centuries-old palazzos and fortified walls. There is no Rosewood, Aman, or Four Seasons here. What you get instead are intimate palazzo hotels, personal and small in scale, set in UNESCO World Heritage surroundings. […]