<div class="css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn" data-testid="companionColumn-0"><div class="css-53u6y8"><p class="css-140ip4z e1me5xab0">A group of five new boutique hotels offers intimate getaways in settings such as a vineyard chateau in Burgundy and a romantic retreat in Malta, emphasizing relaxed atmospheres and picturesque views over crowded spaces.</p><p class="css-uldoq5 e1a6ym290">Attard, Malta</p><h2 class="css-4i33c0 expuye50" id="link-35224d71">Casa Bonavita</h2></div></div><div data-testid="ImageBlock-1"><div data-testid="imageblock-wrapper"><figure class="img-sz-large css-hxpw2c e1gx6hox0" aria-label="media" role="group"><div class="css-1xdhyk6 e1acqrl40" data-testid="photoviewer-children-figure"><picture><source media="(max-width: 599px) and (min-device-pixel-ratio: 3),(max-width: 599px) and (min-resolution: 3dppx),(max-width: 599px) and (min-resolution: 288dpi)" srcset="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2026/06/18/travel/oakImage-1781804713631/oakImage-1781804713631-mobileMasterAt3x.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1800"><source media="(max-width: 599px) and (min-device-pixel-ratio: 2),(max-width: 599px) and (min-resolution: 2dppx),(max-width: 599px) and (min-resolution: 192dpi)" srcset="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2026/06/18/travel/oakImage-1781804713631/oakImage-1781804713631-mobileMasterAt3x.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200"><source media="(max-width: 599px) and (min-device-pixel-ratio: 1),(max-width: 599px) and (min-resolution: 1dppx),(max-width: 599px) and (min-resolution: 96dpi)" srcset="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2026/06/18/travel/oakImage-1781804713631/oakImage-1781804713631-mobileMasterAt3x.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=600"><img alt="A marble courtyard shaded with palm trees and surrounded by foliage has two small colonnades with what look like ancient Roman statues set between columns. In the center is a fountain surrounded by plants." class="css-r3fift" src="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2026/06/18/travel/oakImage-1781804713631/oakImage-1781804713631-articleLarge.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp&disable=upscale" srcset="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2026/06/18/travel/oakImage-1781804713631/oakImage-1781804713631-articleLarge.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp&disable=upscale 600w, https://static01.nyt.com/images/2026/06/18/travel/oakImage-1781804713631/oakImage-1781804713631-jumbo.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp 1024w, https://static01.nyt.com/images/2026/06/18/travel/oakImage-1781804713631/oakImage-1781804713631-superJumbo.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp 2048w" sizes="((min-width: 600px) and (max-width: 1004px)) 84vw, (min-width: 1005px) 80vw, 100vw" uri="nyt://image/46349f45-f95d-51a0-b98e-8763a44a2182" decoding="async" width="600" height="428"></picture></div><figcaption data-testid="photoviewer-children-caption" class="css-1g9ic6e e1o75wsu0"><span class="css-1n49vpa e3zar750">The 18th-century Casa Bonavita was inspired by Malta’s Arabic and Italian influences.</span><span class="css-iwa86d ecmr7cu0"><span><span aria-hidden="false">Julian Vassallo</span></span></span></figcaption></figure></div></div><div class="css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn" data-testid="companionColumn-1"><div class="css-53u6y8"><p class="css-140ip4z e1me5xab0">This former 18th-century home has emerged from a seven-year restoration as a 17-room boutique hotel — yet one that retains an inviting, residential feeling. Inspired by Malta’s Arabic and Italian influences, Casa Bonavita is the creation of Christopher and Suzanne Sharp, the owners of the Rug Company, based in London. High ceilings, frescoed walls, antique furniture, textiles and gardens where you might find yourself among jasmine and bougainvillea make for a place that is a homage to easy “faded grandeur,” as the hotel puts it. A number of the rooms have terraces or open to gardens or the pool.<strong class="F_p3NG_bold"> </strong>A restaurant<strong class="F_p3NG_bold"> </strong>has indoor and outdoor seating<strong class="F_p3NG_bold"> </strong>and offers candlelit dinners in a courtyard beneath palms. Choose from small plates like crudités and zucchini fritti, and main dishes such as Champagne risotto and spaghetti vongole. As the night unfolds, sip a cocktail or two at the hotel’s<strong class="F_p3NG_bold"><em class="dOMtDq_italic"> </em></strong>charming Valletta Bar.</p><p class="css-140ip4z e1me5xab0">The property is about a 15-minute drive from Valletta, the country’s capital that is home to the 16th-century St. John’s Co-Cathedral, where you’ll find Caravaggio’s “The Beheading of St. John the Baptist.” Another short car ride will take you to the walled city of Mdina (fans of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” may know the city as one of the television series’ locations). Ask the hotel for recommendations for things to do and the answers, including pottery workshops and temple visits, may be informed by the owners’ experiences in Malta, including Ms. Sharp’s childhood there. Prices are from 390 euros, or about $447<strong class="F_p3NG_bold"> </strong>a night (based on two people sharing), and include breakfast.</p></div></div><div data-testid="Dropzone-3"></div><div class="css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn" data-testid="companionColumn-2"><div class="css-53u6y8"><p class="css-uldoq5 e1a6ym290">Florence, Italy</p><h2 class="css-4i33c0 expuye50" id="link-5b2bab00">Porta Rossa Hotel Firenze, Colbert Collection</h2></div></div><div data-testid="ImageBlock-5"><div data-testid="imageblock-wrapper"><figure class="img-sz-large css-hxpw2c e1gx6hox0" aria-label="media" role="group"><div class="css-1xdhyk6 e1acqrl40" data-testid="photoviewer-children-figure"><div class="css-nwd8t8" data-testid="lazy-image"><div data-testid="lazyimage-container" style="height:257.77777777777777px"></div></div></div><figcaption data-testid="photoviewer-children-caption" class="css-1g9ic6e e1o75wsu0"><span class="css-1n49vpa e3zar750">The rooms at the Porta Rossa Hotel Firenze, Colbert Collection, in Florence, Italy, were inspired by Renaissance palazzo chambers. The 69-room-and-suite hotel dates to the 14th century.</span><span class="css-iwa86d ecmr7cu0"><span><span aria-hidden="false">Colbert Collection</span></span></span></figcaption></figure></div></div><div class="css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn" data-testid="companionColumn-3"><div class="css-53u6y8"><p class="css-140ip4z e1me5xab0">In the historic center of the city — a short stroll from the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo and the Uffizi — this 69-room-and-suite hotel dates to the 14th century. While renovations completed in 2025 maintain historical elements, rooms draw on Renaissance palazzo motifs with canopy beds and ornate textiles, and feature notable suites with frescoes and city views. The hotel is the first to open under a new collection brand that emphasizes community through food and cultural experiences. A forthcoming restaurant concept by a noted chef is planned to open in July, with an expanded menu expected in September, focusing on contemporary Italian cuisine. Prices start at €300 per night and include breakfast.</p></div></div><div data-testid="Dropzone-9"></div><div class="css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn" data-testid="companionColumn-4"><div class="css-53u6y8"><p class="css-140ip4z e1me5xab0">Château la Commaraine, a 37-room luxury hotel in Pommard, Burgundy, sits in a restored 12th-century building with a working vineyard nearby. The property offers vineyard views, a spa and culinary options led by a chef, with additional dining and bar spaces planned, and access to the surrounding wine region including Beaune.</p></div></div><div data-testid="Dropzone-9"></div><div class="css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn" data-testid="companionColumn-5"><div class="css-53u6y8"><p class="css-140ip4z e1me5xab0">Other features include airy suites with wine-themed design, opportunities to tour the cellar and participate in tastings, and a location close to Beaune and other Burgundy sights. The property is part of a collection of independent luxury hotels and plans to expand dining options, including a upcoming fine-dining restaurant in the vaulted cellar. Prices start from $704 per night.</p></div></div><div data-testid="Dropzone-9"></div><div class="css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn" data-testid="companionColumn-5"><div class="css-53u6y8"><p class="css-140ip4z e1me5xab0">Vestige Binidufà, located on Minorca, is set in a restored 18th-century agricultural building and features 11 rooms with natural materials and contemporary art. The estate shares facilities with another nearby property, and the restaurant emphasizes light, plant-based dishes inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine. Prices from around $700 per night include breakfast.</p></div></div><div data-testid="Dropzone-13"></div><div class="css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn" data-testid="companionColumn-6"><div class="css-53u6y8"><p class="css-140ip4z e1me5xab0">Soori Penang comprises 13 suites in 15 restored shophouses in George Town, Penang. Designed by a local architect, each one-bedroom Clan House occupies an entire shophouse with a private courtyard, and a three-bedroom suite is planned. The property offers butlers, wellness options, and curated local experiences, with prices from about $785 per night, including breakfast and airport transfer.</p></div></div><div data-testid="Dropzone-17"></div><div class="css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn" data-testid="companionColumn-7"><div class="css-53u6y8"><hr class="vr2D5G_rule css-15x7ld"><p class="css-140ip4z e1me5xab0"><strong class="F_p3NG_bold"><em class="dOMtDq_italic">Follow New York Times Travel </em></strong><em class="dOMtDq_italic">on </em><em class="dOMtDq_italic">Instagram</em><em class="dOMtDq_italic"> and </em><em class="dOMtDq_italic">sign up for our Travel Dispatch newsletter</em><em class="dOMtDq_italic"> to get expert tips on traveling smarter and inspiration for your next vacation. Dreaming up a future getaway or just armchair traveling? 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