BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA MACINA GRAND HARBOUR MARINA

BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA MACINA GRAND HARBOUR MARINA

SOPHISTICATION LEGACY LUXURY The ALOF is a remarkable restoration project of a unique World Heritage Site into an elegant, minimal and modern luxury boutique hotel for the most affluent individuals. Situated in a landmark building in the southern part of Malta, The Alof is a new destination for the well- travelled discerning guest.

THE HISTORY OF THE SITE Built in 1554 during the reign of La Sengle by military engineer Bellavante, Sheer Bastion sealed off Senglea from Burmula. Thereon, in the early 1600 s, Grandmaster Alof de Wignacourt (1601 22) built a massive structure; a large wooden crane eventually known as il-macina that was designed to hoist heavy cargo or galley parts and bring them ashore. Wignacourt joined the Order in 1564, aged seventeen, and distinguished himself at the Great Siege of Malta a year later. He was elected Grand Master in 1601. He was patron of Caravaggio following the artist s arrival in Malta in 1607 until his arrest and subsequent expulsion from the Order in 1608. His reign was notable for the construction of a number of coastal fortifications (the Wignacourt towers), and of the Wignacourt Aqueduct that brought water from the plateau above Rabat to Valletta. A gate was built as a part of the aqueduct between Birkirkara and Santa Venera, and it had his coat of arms with three fleur-de-lys on it, giving it the name of the Fleur-de-Lys Gate.

At the water s edge of the grand harbour in the heart of the Three Cities lies The Alof, housed in the Macina building along the waterfront of Sanglea in the South of Malta. Facing a recently embellished promenade, the luxury Boutique & Spa Hotel is located at walking distance from the upcoming American University of Malta, further down the road. Flagship Yachts like the Maltese Falcon, The Octupus, and others berth at the Super Yachts Grand Harbour Marina operated by Campers & Nicholsons International marina, being one of the largest marinas servicing super yachts up to 100 meters in length.

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THE CULTURE OF THE SURROUNDINGS The Birgu Waterfront is a hive of nightlife with restaurants, bistros and cafes at the water s edge and the old Birgu city itself is the home to several wine bars, cultural activities as well as national museums like the Maritime Musuem, Inquisitors Palace, as well as the historical Fort St.Angelo. across the harbour, guests can simply walk to the Birgu Waterfront and try their hand at the luxury Casino di Venezia. This part of the grand harbour is a hive of activity when the local boating race Regatta happens on a yearly basis, making the peninsula a colourful display of bunting and cheer. Fireworks from various festas as well as the yearly International Fireworks Festival can be enjoyed in their full glory. The start of the yearly Rolex Middle Sea Race can also be enjoyed from various belvedere points of the Hotel and the peninsula itself. The Cruise liner terminal is just around the corner in Valletta and guests can also be ferried to the Valletta Waterfront by the Hotel s water taxi.

THE QUALITY OF THE LIFESTYLE The Alof gives the discerning traveller a lifestyle of luxury mixed with the culture of the sea and land, with excellent connections from the Malta International Airport, greeted by a valet service and immediately feeling at home when checking in The Alof. Upon arrival the guests feel the breeze of the grand harbour urging them to immediately be engulfed in the history and the culture of the surrounding area where they can be ferried by the Hotel s luxury water taxi boat as well as the luxury lifestyle that the Hotel has to offer.

AMENITIES While the Tre Citta Restaurant offers Fine dining for guests throughout their stay for lunch and dinner, The cuisine offered on the Macina Roof Top restaurant set over 1000SqM is a Michelin standard experience taking guests through a culinary experience fusing local and international cuisine and a selection of vintage wines and champagnes from the Hostel s cellar. The dining experience is enjoyed against the backdrop of the Grand Harbour. The exceptional hospitality of the staff is exuberated when dining giving the guest a truly remarkable gastronomic journey. The Portico a unique concept on the water s edge, The Alof boasts a unique floating restaurant, also open to non-residents offering an array of entertainment, married to excellent cuisine. This is where the night is young and the wine and drinks flows, with aperitivo nights and live entertainment, all against a unique setting of the Grand Harbour. The adjacent parking offers visitors accessibility to the Hotel. The Alof Spa Experience is like no other found on the Island. Housed in the basement of the Hotel, in a cave-like environment that offers all the latest treatments and use of Sauna, Jacuzzi and the latest technologies in beauty and wellbeing treatment. The best masseurs and treatment specialist will be pampering guests after all week. The rooftop pool offers fantastic unobstructed views in complete privacy, offering an experience for most part of the year.

Positioned strategically to offer a touch of The Alof for guests and non-residents, Il Molo Bistro Jazz Bar, Bistro & Café offers a touch of class in a more casual environment, with exquisite bites for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as evening drinks. The setting is iconic and the selection of food and drink make the combinations a discovery on every visit. The Alof boasts an exclusive berthing facility for private boats to be berthed along the adjacent pontoons, offering a berth and check-in facility for both guests and visitors alike. Upon berthing the deck master will immediately give the passengers The Alof experience. Guests can also make use of the unique electric traditional self-drive boats for rent offering a spectacular experience around the harbour.

DESIGN OVERVIEW Under the careful management of Macina Developments Ltd and designed locally by Daaa Haus with integrated branding by Logix Creative, the Hotel is a testament to taste, quality and luxury, reflecting the guests that reside in the ultra-luxury suites. Combining natural and traditional materials with modern clean lines, the design juxtaposes what is truly old and of historic value from the new. With amazing and intriguing communal spaces, large high vaulted ceilings, ample natural light and unobstructed marina views, a minimal design was enough to create a luxury environment. Using high quality materials, and signature furniture pieces, every space, even white walls speak volumes although bare exude elegance and luxury. Abstract high value art pieces, and personal service enrich the experience, making it unique in the World. The Alof Suites All rooms in the Alfof are over 45m2 with the largest offering a living space of over 100m2. All boasting unobstructed harbour views, the suites are designed with the savvy traveller in mind, with all amenities available in-room. Extravagant free standing baths, and/or walk In showers, make the stay all the more pleasurable in a historic yet luxurious setting.

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The branding is meant to be marry the classical roots of the property with the modern lines of the finishes and services. The symbol, is inspired by the coat of arms of The Grand Master Alof De Wignacourt and a modern interpretation of the Fleur De Lis from the same stem. The word Alof is strong, modern, clean and elegant, thus reflecting the overall experience of the brand and the hotel itself.

Macina Developments Ltd