One of the most imposing buildings in Valletta is the former "Sacra Infermeria" of the Order of St John of Jerusalem, now popularly known as the Mediterranean Conference Centre and which was formerly the hospital built by the Knights of Malta.

The Sacra Infermeria Hall is an extraordinary and magnificent space covering a total of 1,700 square metres and is 155 metres long. It also very versatile and can be used as a banqueting hall accommodating 1,400 guests seated to dinner or 2,500 for a stand-up cocktail-style reception. This hall was once the Long Ward of the Sacra Infermeria. It is one of the longest halls in Europe and was recognized as an architectural feat in the 16th century when it was constructed.

The La Valette Hall is the main Banqueting Hall at the Centre. Formerly the Sacra Infermeria’s Great Magazine Ward, it is an architectural gem with a combination of splendid vaulded ceilings over its sheer le ngth, making it one of the most elegant banqueting halls on the island. Covering 1,500 square metres, it seats 900 guests. Alternatively, the hall can accommodat6e up to 1,500 guests for a stand up occasion. The pleasure of dining in the La Valette Hall becomes a truly unique and unforgettable experience when the food and the atmosphere are combined to create a themed night: perhaps a medieval banquet complete with jugglers and waitresses in costume takes your fancy, or the ever popular Night of the Knights.