The hotel, which first opened in 1966, is now operated by Spain’s Barceló Hotel Group. It features 183 rooms enjoying sweeping views of Marsamxett Harbour and Valletta.

The upgrading of the property included the construction of more storeys and the addition of 73 rooms, 64 luxury apartments, a public open space, an office block, parking facilities, spa, gym, lido and restaurants. The operators say it now has one of the largest areas for meetings and conferences in Malta.