MALTA MARRIOTT HOTEL & SPA
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“We have been delighted to work on this
exciting design project. The hotel is situated
in amazing location which has inspired our
design throughout. It has been a pleasure to
showcase the history and heritage of Malta
through our eyes for all the guests to enjoy.
We are excited to see how the hotel develops
as it embarks in a new era as a Marriott hotel”
says Alessandro Tessari, Interior Architect at
RPW Design.
MALTA MARRIOTT GUEST ROOMS
For the guest rooms, RPW Design exchanged
the bright yellow walls and terracotta
furnishings for a palette of soft greys and
browns that reflect the local architecture.
The studio also introduced accents of vibrant
colours inspired by the colourful balconies and
doors found on traditional Maltese buildings
and soft blues that reflect the shades of the sea.
Within the new executive suites, RPW Design
has introduced a timber slatted wall partition,
inspired by traditional balcony shutters.
The partition creates an interesting effect
which ensures natural light and air can travel
across the lounge and bedroom areas whilst
maintaining privacy for the guests.
THE GREAT ROOM
Guests enter the hotel and step inside The
Great Room. Covering the entire ground floor,
the space incorporates the reception, lounge
area, bar and various dining options.
The original Villa Garden, where the hotel
is now situated, was the main source of
inspiration for this space. Organic features
and natural elements are used throughout the
property. Furnishings with elegant textures
mixed with traditional materials such as cane,
wood and raffia are featured. Traditional
Maltese with decorative glasswork including
a large-scale lighting feature in the reception
adds colour and vibrancy to the space. The
use of soft curves subtly encourages guests to
move through the expansive space.
continuity with the hotel but the overall THE M CLUB LOUNGE
design is more traditional, as this is one of The M Club Lounge offers spectacular views
the few villas left in Balluta Bay. Since the and the ideal space to work or relax. RPW
hotel was built in the original villa gardens,
RPW decided to incorporate flora as the main
feature to showcase the outlet’s fine dining
experience.
THE MARKETPLACE
The Atrio features luscious wooden elements,
warm tones and rich textures throughout,
creating calm and casual environment by day,
and a relaxed, intimate setting in the evening.
The space showcases expert joinery through
the stunning bespoke wine display and crafted
wooden bar. The use of varied furniture again
allows guests to clearly distinguish between
the spaces.
Taro at The Villa Seafront Restaurant
Located on the seafront, separate from the
main hotel, The Villa has been designed in
Located on the second floor, The Marketplace
Design introduced a versatile range of furniture
to meet the ever-changing needs of travellers.
Soft lounge chairs and sofas create an intimate
setting for leisure guests, whilst a large
communal table with integrated work space is
the perfect spot for business travellers to work.
is Malta Marriott’s main restaurant. RPW
Design has created a large open space RPW Design partner, Elizabeth Lane explained:
that is flooded with light. The studio has “It has been a privilege and really exciting
continued to use slatted timber detailing that
can be seen throughout the hotel, as well
as soft upholstery, decorative tiles, marble
detailing and colourful accessories to create
a harmonious atmosphere. The design allows
the space to be seamlessly adapted from a
working with the team on the renovation and
rebranding of the hotel. Inspired by the heritage
of Balluta Bay we have woven the traditional
crafts of Malta throughout the design in a
contemporary way thereby giving the hotel a
daily breakfast venue into a lavish evening real sense of place while looking to the future.
restaurant, perfect for special occasions It will be an ideal destination for business or
throughout the year. leisure or a combination of both.”
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