The land which now houses the Imperial was first acquired by Pietru Pawlu Galea in a temporary emphyteusis for 99 years which was later extended to 149 years.
The Maltese businessman built three properties for his children which were eventually turned into a hunting and shooting lodge, with the shooting lodge eventually passed down to Mary Borg Cardona Née Galea on the 24th of April 1889 as her dowry.
In 1874, the Sliema Shooting Club with its large gardens was transformed into a grand hotel christened The Modern Imperial Hotel by hotelier Mr. Gioacchino Ellul who extended the recreational grounds of the property by acquiring two additional acres of land adjacent to the property.
”After acquiring the land in 1869, the hotel first opened in December 1875. Several newspapers describing the newly opened hotel as “one of the chief hotels in Europe. ”
A brief history
The Imperial prestigious guests
After acquiring the land in 1869, the hotel first opened in December 1875. Several newspapers describing the newly opened hotel as “one of the chief hotels in Europe”.
The Imperial immediately welcomed prestigious guests such as the Royal family of Bavaria, Cardinal Lavigerie, as well as Princess Louise (daughter of Queen Victoria) who lived in the hotel from January to April 1888.
A brief history
Prominent guests at The Imperial Hotel
We support all our residents and their relatives every step of the way. Our goal is for our residents to live happy, healthy and independent lives with us. We believe in transparency and include our relatives as much as possible in the care of our residents.
Our facilities are there for all our relatives and friends to enjoy alongside our residents and The Imperial provides comfortable and convenient amenities for visiting and socialising at the Home.
