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Grand Hotel Excelsior

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8.8
/10
Very Good
1,001 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Ninik S.

9.7
/ 10
Great experience, clean rooms and friendly staff.

Armin

10.0
/ 10
-Super helpful staff -Good breakfast -A bit outdated building and rooms -Overall, I would recommend

Karen

10.0
/ 10
I loved the hotel . Great location , beds super comfy . Room had partial sea view and very spacious. Amazing views over the harbour. . Would definitely return !

maria

10.0
/ 10
Really enjoyed my stay here, the hotel was lovely and the staff were so helpful, would definitely come back here
In the Area
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Great Siege Road, Malta, Il-Furjana

Main Facilities

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Swimming Pool
Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
Elevator
Grand Hotel Excelsior is located in area / city Floriana. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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What's around Grand Hotel Excelsior

Great Siege Road, Malta, Il-Furjana
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General
Near Monti Shopping Centre

Location
With a stay at Grand Hotel Excelsior, you'll be centrally located in Floriana, a 3-minute drive from Malta Experience and 8 minutes from Sliema Promenade. This beach hotel is 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Mellieha Bay and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from St George's Beach.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Grand Harbour - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
City Gate - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Royal Opera House - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Monti Shopping Centre - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
St James' Cavalier - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
National Museum of Archaeology - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Auberge de Castille - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Upper Barrakka Gardens - 1 km / 0.6 mi
St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 1 km / 0.7 mi
Sliema Ferry - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Lascaris War Rooms - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Strait Street - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Merchant Street Market - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Manoel Theatre - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Gozo Fast Ferry Terminal - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi

The preferred airport for Grand Hotel Excelsior is Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 8.3 km / 5.2 mi

Facilities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Business Facilities
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 14 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.

Dining
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 428 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.

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Things to Do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Private beach
  • Spa
  • Marina
  • Garden
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Pool sun loungers

Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Newspaper in lobby
  • Wedding service
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

Public Facilities

  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box

Food and Drinks

  • Poolside bar
  • Breakfast
  • Snack bar

General

  • Banquet
  • Parking
  • Terrace

Nearby Facilities

  • Gift shop
  • Shops
  • Hair salon

Family-friendly Facilities

  • Children pool

Transportation

  • Valet parking

Accessibilty

  • Wheelchair accessible

Business Facilities

  • Business facilities

Sports and Recreations

  • Fitness center

Kids and Pets

  • Babysitting with surcharge

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Grand Hotel Excelsior

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Important Note
  • Reservations are required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 11 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
From 15:00
Check-out:
Before 12:00

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 20.00 for adults and EUR 10.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Pets Not Allowed

Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, LGBTQIA+ friendly, EU Ecolabel, Cashless transactions are available, Contactless check-in is available, Essential workers only - NO

General Information

Popular Facilities
Swimming Pool, Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - to 12:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Grand Hotel Excelsior
428
Number of floors in Grand Hotel Excelsior
10
Another facilities in Grand Hotel Excelsior
Outdoor pool, Indoor pool, Private beach, Spa, Marina

Frequently asked question in Grand Hotel Excelsior

What are available facilities at Grand Hotel Excelsior?
There are top facilites at Grand Hotel Excelsior such as Swimming Pool, Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Grand Hotel Excelsior?
The standard check-in time at Grand Hotel Excelsior is starting from From 15:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 12:00
Does Grand Hotel Excelsior provide breakfast?
Yes, Grand Hotel Excelsior provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Grand Hotel Excelsior?
Grand Hotel Excelsior is a 5.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Grand Hotel Excelsior have?
Grand Hotel Excelsior has 10 floors.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Grand Hotel Excelsior

Traveloka (1)
Other sources (1,000)
8.8
Very Good
From 1,000 reviews
Cleanliness

9.0

Room Comfort

8.8

Service and Facilites

9.0

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Irene
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great Hotel with an amazing buffet breakfast and the outdoor pool area is amazing you can spend the day lounging around the pool, with bar and food services, it has an incredible view.
Shirleen
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Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I can imagine this hotel is very luxurious 20 years ago but now probably need to renovate. Of course if it is renovated the price of the rooms will be much higher. For the price and the size and the location of the hotel I am very happy. Parking is free big plus.
keith
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The location is amazing being close to the centre of Valetta. Facilities, especially the pool area on the harbour side, was brilliant. The restaurant Tiki, on the harbour side served fantastic lunches. Generally the public areas were exactly what you would expect of a 5 star hotel. Massive ticks on all these points. But there is a downside which may or may not impact your enjoyment. The bedrooms! Ours was extremely “tired” in need of refurbishmeant. No electric points at all beside the bed meaning charging your phone a long way away from the bed. Apart from the lobby light the only lights in the room were desk lamps and a standard light that was leaning so much we called it the “leaning light if Valetta”. All of these lights were switched on or off directly on the lamp. Meaning getting out of bed to switch them off. We had a room with a sea view and terrace. Although it was clear in the website pictures there was no privacy between rooms so we really did not use it. Not a complaint but a warning - we should have gone for a room n with a balcony.
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Fairy
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with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Stayed here for 3 nights. For the pros, location was very good. Close to the main sights and amenities in Valleta. Staff were nice and helpful. Check in and check out was quick. Rooms were regularly cleaned. We got complimentary wine during check-in as well. Breakfast was very good and had lots of options. There was a lot of seating. We never had trouble looking for a place to sit during our stay. For the cons, it does not seem like a 5-star hotel. The carpet looked very old, furniture need to be replaced. Rust was in the bathroom. Furnishings were very dated as well. I was expecting more, since there are a lot of hotels that have the same star rating that are cheaper and newer.
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aran
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

best hotel in malta
Armin
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

-Super helpful staff -Good breakfast -A bit outdated building and rooms -Overall, I would recommend
Angela
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I have stayed several times over the last 12 years. It is a perfect location for visiting Valletta and the surrounding area. All the facilities are excellent as are the rooms. A regular shuttle service up to the centre is very helpful. The staff are lovely and always happy to help out. Breakfast was excellent as usual but sadly the food in the restaurant and bar had changed quite a bit since we stayed last year and was disappointing.
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Karen
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I loved the hotel . Great location , beds super comfy . Room had partial sea view and very spacious. Amazing views over the harbour. . Would definitely return !
maria
icon-Family
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Really enjoyed my stay here, the hotel was lovely and the staff were so helpful, would definitely come back here
Nicole
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We really enjoyed the private beach and proximity to city center. The room was quiet and comfortable, and the hotel staff are very helpful and accommodating.
Dawn
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The location is spectacular. The staff are all so accommodating and kind. I had a lovely stay
Johanne
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This hotel is set in the perfect location. It's a 10 minute walk up the hill into Valletta. There is a free shuttle both ways to the center if you can't manage the hill. Wear flat shoes, the stone in Valletta is now so smooth it was very easy to slip and slide in the wrong shoes. You can go on many trips from Vallarta. We used Get your guide - pool is stunning and the beach area is really nice so you can look at the Harbor all day if you went. We loved staying at this hotel, it is very dated and I believe they're going to be renovating it. It would've been nice to have different music being played in the evening at the bar area but it was OK if you were in your 80's. We had breakfast included which was good and ate once at the Tiki restaurant. Didn't try the other options. Bolt was super easy and efficient. Staff were lovely, room old but clean. There is a ferry 10 mins walk from hotel if you want to go over to Sliema for a few hours. I suggest the day trip to Sicily, Gozo Island, hop on bus to Mlina, 3 cities trip and Marsaxlokk fishing village for seafood dinner- the bus goes there for €2 . We could not have picked a better hotel for the kind of trip we had planned. Looking forward to going back there when it is renovated. Highly Recommend!
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Tamara
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Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The room was very clean but dated. The housekeeping was great. Breakfast was good with lots of choices. Pool was good. Rooms have lovely robes. Heads were comfortable. View was of the parking lot.
Karen
icon-with Friends
with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great waterside location , with super pool, mini beach and large rooms. However, as others mention, the property is dated- the bathroom especially needed a refurb. The hotel had a 1980s feel of an establishment that was once grand but just didn’t move with the times. That said, the staff are helpful, the pool is a plus point to cool down in after a day of sight seeing and there is a free shuttle bus to take you up the hill into town .
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Colm
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with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Decor needs updating, visited seven years ago and thought the same back then.
Clare
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with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Outdoor area wonderful. Rooms a little dated. But good size and comfortable. Toilets hard to flush. Breakfast good. Dining room excellent.
Gareth Luke Kevan
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with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great hotel, fantastic facilities with a lovely breakfast! A real gem!
Duane
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Although, the hotel is older and scheduled for a revamp, it was very clean and well maintained. Location was great and having onsite car rental parking made it a perfect for us
pradip
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The property is old and needs renovation , it’s ideally located for visiting Valletta but not for people who have issues climbing stairs as there are lots outside . For a 5 star property the check in was not good as we were not informed of the free shuttle they provide nor the sauna , steam room costs which we found out later that the indoor pool is free but the spa is run privately and change 15 euros to use the sauna unless your having a spa treatment .
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Ann
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The hotel is some what dated. The main lobby is fine. The pool floor area needs regrouting. The little broken chips are difficult to walk over. Perhaps, a hose down at night would remove the chipped grout pieces. The rooms are big, clean, and the view is great. The beds were comfortable and cozy. The airconditioning worked well. The bathroom is big. We’d prefect a walk in shower than a deep tub. The breakfast is a generous buffet with handmade eggs and omlets.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Grand Hotel Excelsior

Traveloka (1)
Other sources (1,000)
8.8
Very Good
From 1,000 reviews
Cleanliness

9.0

Room Comfort

8.8

Service and Facilites

9.0

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Traveler Reviews Grand Hotel Excelsior

Number of reviews per page
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40
Top reviews
Irene
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great Hotel with an amazing buffet breakfast and the outdoor pool area is amazing you can spend the day lounging around the pool, with bar and food services, it has an incredible view.
Shirleen
icon-Family
Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I can imagine this hotel is very luxurious 20 years ago but now probably need to renovate. Of course if it is renovated the price of the rooms will be much higher. For the price and the size and the location of the hotel I am very happy. Parking is free big plus.
keith
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The location is amazing being close to the centre of Valetta. Facilities, especially the pool area on the harbour side, was brilliant. The restaurant Tiki, on the harbour side served fantastic lunches. Generally the public areas were exactly what you would expect of a 5 star hotel. Massive ticks on all these points. But there is a downside which may or may not impact your enjoyment. The bedrooms! Ours was extremely “tired” in need of refurbishmeant. No electric points at all beside the bed meaning charging your phone a long way away from the bed. Apart from the lobby light the only lights in the room were desk lamps and a standard light that was leaning so much we called it the “leaning light if Valetta”. All of these lights were switched on or off directly on the lamp. Meaning getting out of bed to switch them off. We had a room with a sea view and terrace. Although it was clear in the website pictures there was no privacy between rooms so we really did not use it. Not a complaint but a warning - we should have gone for a room n with a balcony.
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Fairy
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Stayed here for 3 nights. For the pros, location was very good. Close to the main sights and amenities in Valleta. Staff were nice and helpful. Check in and check out was quick. Rooms were regularly cleaned. We got complimentary wine during check-in as well. Breakfast was very good and had lots of options. There was a lot of seating. We never had trouble looking for a place to sit during our stay. For the cons, it does not seem like a 5-star hotel. The carpet looked very old, furniture need to be replaced. Rust was in the bathroom. Furnishings were very dated as well. I was expecting more, since there are a lot of hotels that have the same star rating that are cheaper and newer.
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aran
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

best hotel in malta
Armin
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

-Super helpful staff -Good breakfast -A bit outdated building and rooms -Overall, I would recommend
Angela
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I have stayed several times over the last 12 years. It is a perfect location for visiting Valletta and the surrounding area. All the facilities are excellent as are the rooms. A regular shuttle service up to the centre is very helpful. The staff are lovely and always happy to help out. Breakfast was excellent as usual but sadly the food in the restaurant and bar had changed quite a bit since we stayed last year and was disappointing.
Read More
Karen
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I loved the hotel . Great location , beds super comfy . Room had partial sea view and very spacious. Amazing views over the harbour. . Would definitely return !
maria
icon-Family
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Really enjoyed my stay here, the hotel was lovely and the staff were so helpful, would definitely come back here
Nicole
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We really enjoyed the private beach and proximity to city center. The room was quiet and comfortable, and the hotel staff are very helpful and accommodating.
Dawn
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The location is spectacular. The staff are all so accommodating and kind. I had a lovely stay
Johanne
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This hotel is set in the perfect location. It's a 10 minute walk up the hill into Valletta. There is a free shuttle both ways to the center if you can't manage the hill. Wear flat shoes, the stone in Valletta is now so smooth it was very easy to slip and slide in the wrong shoes. You can go on many trips from Vallarta. We used Get your guide - pool is stunning and the beach area is really nice so you can look at the Harbor all day if you went. We loved staying at this hotel, it is very dated and I believe they're going to be renovating it. It would've been nice to have different music being played in the evening at the bar area but it was OK if you were in your 80's. We had breakfast included which was good and ate once at the Tiki restaurant. Didn't try the other options. Bolt was super easy and efficient. Staff were lovely, room old but clean. There is a ferry 10 mins walk from hotel if you want to go over to Sliema for a few hours. I suggest the day trip to Sicily, Gozo Island, hop on bus to Mlina, 3 cities trip and Marsaxlokk fishing village for seafood dinner- the bus goes there for €2 . We could not have picked a better hotel for the kind of trip we had planned. Looking forward to going back there when it is renovated. Highly Recommend!
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Tamara
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The room was very clean but dated. The housekeeping was great. Breakfast was good with lots of choices. Pool was good. Rooms have lovely robes. Heads were comfortable. View was of the parking lot.
Karen
icon-with Friends
with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great waterside location , with super pool, mini beach and large rooms. However, as others mention, the property is dated- the bathroom especially needed a refurb. The hotel had a 1980s feel of an establishment that was once grand but just didn’t move with the times. That said, the staff are helpful, the pool is a plus point to cool down in after a day of sight seeing and there is a free shuttle bus to take you up the hill into town .
Read More
Colm
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Decor needs updating, visited seven years ago and thought the same back then.
Clare
icon-with Friends
with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Outdoor area wonderful. Rooms a little dated. But good size and comfortable. Toilets hard to flush. Breakfast good. Dining room excellent.
Gareth Luke Kevan
icon-with Children
with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great hotel, fantastic facilities with a lovely breakfast! A real gem!
Duane
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Although, the hotel is older and scheduled for a revamp, it was very clean and well maintained. Location was great and having onsite car rental parking made it a perfect for us
pradip
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The property is old and needs renovation , it’s ideally located for visiting Valletta but not for people who have issues climbing stairs as there are lots outside . For a 5 star property the check in was not good as we were not informed of the free shuttle they provide nor the sauna , steam room costs which we found out later that the indoor pool is free but the spa is run privately and change 15 euros to use the sauna unless your having a spa treatment .
Read More
Ann
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The hotel is some what dated. The main lobby is fine. The pool floor area needs regrouting. The little broken chips are difficult to walk over. Perhaps, a hose down at night would remove the chipped grout pieces. The rooms are big, clean, and the view is great. The beds were comfortable and cozy. The airconditioning worked well. The bathroom is big. We’d prefect a walk in shower than a deep tub. The breakfast is a generous buffet with handmade eggs and omlets.
Read More
Number of reviews per page
20
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