Hyatt Centric Malta is set in St Julian’s, close to St George’s Bay and well placed for exploring the island’s layered history, coastal life and UNESCO-listed heritage. The hotel has a fresh contemporary look, with bright rooms, many with floor-to-ceiling windows or balconies, and a series of social spaces that shift easily from coffee to aperitivo. The rooftop pool is a natural highlight, with distant Mediterranean views, while the spa, indoor pool and 24-hour fitness centre add a resort-like sense of ease in the middle of Malta’s liveliest district.