Hotels in Valletta, Malta

Grand Hotel Excelsior

Great siege rd | Valletta , Malta 1810

Location. Grand Hotel Excelsior is located in Valletta, Malta, within five kilometres of the towns of Sliema and St Julians. The archaeological sites of Vittoriosa, Cospicua, Senglea and Tarxien Temples are within three kilometres.
Hotel Features. The hotel is set amid 15,000 square metres of landscaped gardens and is surrounded by the 16th century bastion walls of Valletta. Perched on the edge of the sea, this 10 storey hotel offers an indoor and outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a sundeck with sun beds and umbrellas. Staff are available at the front desk to organise airport transfers, limousine service and water taxis to Sliema town.

There are five restaurants and four bars serving international, Mediterranean, Italian and Maltese dishes.

There are 11 meeting rooms including a Grand Ballroom and an Exhibition Hall. Computer rentals are available and the hotel offers a business centre. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas for a surcharge.

The Grand Hotel Excelsior features a spa with sauna, steam bath and beauty and massage treatment rooms. Bicycles are available on site to further explore the town. Golf is available within four kilometres and a casino is located within six kilometres.

Guestrooms. There are 439 air conditioned, contemporary guestrooms at the Grand Hotel Excelsior. Guestrooms extend to balconies or terraces and most offer views of the sea. Amenities include flatscreen televisions with satellite channels, desks, complimentary wireless Internet connections, safes and minibars.

Expert Tip. Gozo Island is 23 kilometres from the hotel. Ferries are available from Cirkewwa to Mgarr Harbour in Gozo and take about 30 minutes. The island offers scuba diving all year around, including the diving site of Dwejra, which offers a deep plunging pool of clear blue water, surrounded by rock formations, caves and drop off points. All guests please note: The hotel is currently in a soft opening phase. Works are still ongoing duri ng the daytime and are anticipated to be complete by the end of September 20 08. In the meantime, the following outlets and facilities are in operation: The Admiral s Landing Restaurant, The Harbour View Bar, The Chartroom Bar, 0 6 Syndicate Rooms, the main pool, indoor pool, spa tub, and the gym.

Hotel Phoenicia

The mall | Valletta , Malta VLT 16

Location. The Phoenicia Hotel is located in the centre of Valletta, Malta, 200 metres from the beach and 300 metres from the Grand Harbour. St. John's Co Cathedral with Caravaggio's Beheading of St. John the Baptist, the Grand Master's Palace and the War Museum are steps away from the hote.
Hotel Features. The Phonicia Hotel is set on seven acres of terraced gardens and private pool deck surrounded by 16th century bastions overlooking the harbour. There is a library, hair salon and jewellery shop on site. Staff at the concierge desk can provide information on Malta attractions, and there is a currency exchange. During the summer the hotel runs a complimentary shuttle to a beach nearby. Airport transportation (surcharge) can be arranged, and there is complimentary valet parking.

Breakfast is available (surcharge) in the Phoenix Restaurant, which serves local and Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner. Pastas and salads are on the menu in the more informal Pegasus Brasserie. The Palm Court Lounge offers high tea, homemade cakes and lunch in spacious surroundings with comfortable sofas. Decorated in a colonial style, the Club Bar has an extensive list of wines, cocktails and champagne. The Pool Deck snack bar serves fresh fish and salads beside the outdoor pool.

The hotel has six meeting rooms, including a ballroom with capacity for 300 people. Wireless Internet access is available in the lobby for a surcharge. Computers are available in the business centre and laptops can be rented (advanced notice required).

Guests can relax in the outdoor hot tub, swim in the outdoor pool and play on the mini golf course. There is also a fitness room.

Guestrooms. The Phoenicia Hotel's 136 climate controlled guestrooms are decorated with a white wash colour scheme and Lloyd and Loom furniture. Rooms have high speed Internet connections (surcharge), satellite television, safes, minibars and tea/coffee making facilities. Bathrooms have bath/shower combinations and telephones.

Expert Tip. Mdina, Malta's historic 'Silent City', is just 12 kilometres from the hotel.

Osborne

South st | Valletta , Malta

Location. The Osborne Hotel is located in the Maltese capital of Valletta, within the baroque 'new town' built by the Knights of St John, founders of the city. Malta International Airport (MLA) is 12 kilometres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. The seven storey Osborne Hotel features a rooftop spa tub. The adjacent sundecks offer panoramic views over the Valletta and Marsamxett harbours and the azure Mediterranean. The hotel also offers currency exchange and laundry services.

The Osborne Hotel's buffet style restaurant serves local and international dishes. A vegetarian selection is available on request. The hotel bar serves drinks in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Most meals are complimentary for guests on the half board rate plan. Guests not on the half board rate plan will be charged for meals and drinks.

The hotel houses an air conditioned conference hall.

Guestrooms. The 59 air conditioned guestrooms are accessible by lift and offer satellite television and direct dial telephones. D￩cor is bright, contemporary and colourful. All rooms feature bathrooms with tubs and showers. Superior rooms feature flat screen televisions, Internet connections and minibars. The hotel offers a half board rate.

Expert Tip. Built on the arid, levelled rock of Mount Sceberras peninsula, Valletta is a rare example of a planned 16th century city. Work began in 1566, and was completed in the astonishingly short span of 15 years.

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Casa Rocca Piccola
Church of St. Paul the Shipwrecked
City Centre Valletta
Fort St. Elmo
Grand Masters Palace
Great Seige of Malta and the Knights of St. John
Knights Spectacular 1565
Manoel Theatre
National Museum of Archaeology
St. Johns Co - Cathedral