Hotel berhampiran King George V Recreational Grounds, Floriana

Beautiful hotel (B&B mode) made out of renovated old mansion in Floriana, at the gates of Valletta, whose center is an easy 10-minute walk (Mia will show you the shortest route). Very close to the Valletta Waterfront (5 minutes). Great base to be able to be close to Valletta but at the same time to explore the rest of Malta with your own car (we came in February, so low season, with less traffic and had no difficulty). Breakfast on request, at least 3 days in advance, plentiful and quality, is served in a cozy middle floor (equipped with AC/heat pump); alternatively literally across the street is an excellent Sicilian Cafeteria. I very much appreciated the presence of a rented portable smartphone charging service (Powready) for autonomous/self-service disposition of customers, very practical and useful. I had never seen it before. Mia, very kind, waited for us even though we were a little late due to plane delay but there is the possibility of self check in. Spacious, quiet and bright rooms. Tastefully furnished and matching the Booking photos. We had the room with with the balcony (gallerija) which I loved. Very comfortable beds. Super the smart TV with the possibility to connect your smartphone. During our stay we had some problems with the heating but it was solved promptly. Parking tip: it is always free on the street in front of the hotel (Triq Il-Kapuccini), only right side of the street, and right side of the street of the Sicilian cafeteria. Otherwise it is free during the night hours and in the morning you need to put discorario from 8 (validity 150 min, so in the evening you can put it until 10:30 then it has to be changed or the car has to be moved).

The Phoenicia tries very hard. And the truth is they mostly succeed. But when you bill yourself as the best hotel in Malta (or one of them, at least) it's the details that are what entitle you to claim you're more than just ”very good” but really are ”the best.” And the Phoenicia sometimes overlooks the small details that characterize a true 5-star property. The Hits The staff: They do everything in their power to make one's stay as pleasant and enjoyable as possible. Their attitude is genuine and sincere. And they bend over backwards to accommodate, no matter the situation or the request. The location: Simply the best on the entire island, just outside the gate to Valletta, near the bus terminal, the main square and fountain, pedestrian friendly, you can walk everywhere. The grounds: Beautifully landscaped gardens that are a joy to amble through, magnificent pool, lovely terrace, stunning views over the marina. The common areas: Lobby, restaurant, bars...all are tastefully appointed and comfortable. The Misses The food: The meals we had were all very mediocre, nothing special. We were expecting a 5-star dining experience and were very disappointed. Breakfast is a bit of a madhouse. The menus (breakfast, lunch, dinner) are limited and what's offered is fairly pedestrian. The restaurant servers seemed harried (breakfast) and not very polished (dinner.) The room: Cramped, tiny, and in need of renovation. I booked through Amex Fine Hotels and Resorts, was not upgraded even though hotel was not full. I asked...no upgrade. The Club Bar: Although open it wasn't staffed...at all. Had to physically go find someone (in the adjoining restaurant) to come and make us drinks, then carried them ourselves to our table...and bussed our dirty glasses ourselves when finished. Unacceptable in the extreme. It's these serious missteps that keep the Phoenicia more of a 3 to 4 star property...although they try really hard. I would give it another chance if I were to return.

Decided to book here for a night because of nearby construction work near our holiday rental. The hotel is a little unassuming from the outside, but inside it was evident that the hotel has gone through some redevelopment from previous years as reception and the lobby was small but very modern. The receptionist was friendly and even show us to our room. We were based on the first floor on a basement level room with a double bed. However considering the fact that things were last minute,we didn’t complain too much and we got a decent night sleep . The room was clean and fairly stylish and air con worked properly too. Only downside was no coffee making facilities in room. However, coffee and water was free in the lobby all day, alongside free biscuits. The inside pool is small, but styled well into the bottom of the cave cellar and perfect for a dip. We would have booked a slot in the jacuzzi if we had more time. The breakfast was pretty simple buffet continental, but still offered hot options and cold as well as juice and coffee. Overall, a fairly good experience both with atmosphere and service.

The central position of Castille Hotel makes it possible to reach every location of interest in a couple of minutes, as it is near the Barrakka Gardens and a short walk away from the main streets with restaurants and shops, churches, and the harbour - not to mention the bus stop, a mere 10 minutes walk away. The room, classical in style, had a view on the harbour. What was really amazing was the breakfast, available on the rooftop: not only was it abundant, but also varied, and really good. The staff was readily available, nice, and made it possible to check-in before the arranged arrival time. The only thing I'd change was the shower in the room, as it didn't have a box, but a curtain, and the number of sockets (a couple more would be appreciated).

Everything! The location is great, room is perfect, they even have netflix. Bathroom very luxurious with L'Occitane products and Porcelanosa stuff. People complain about the entrance. I don t understand why, there is a big flag on the building with the hotel name on it and also it is written at the entranced it s true that u have to go thru Starbucks, but that is event better cause it s a good reference point. They give u breakfast in the room (from Starbucks )you will find a flyer in the room and you choose from the options they give u. They provide slippers, maybe u need to ask for it. They have iron in the room and also ironing table. They give u a bottle of water from the house and a complimentary drink from starbucks. The hotel doesn t have a reception, just a small desk with a pc and there is an announcment with the phone number, but the guys from starbucks will help u. They came everyday to clean and change the towels. Overall, the location is perfect, room was great, breakfast was good. Nothing to complain, really. If I ever go back to Malta, i will for sure choose this one again❤️

It was another and certainly not the last visit to the Grand Hotel Excelsior. I like returning there because I know I will be served there at the highest level. The entire staff deserves the highest marks. He is available, polite and always ready to help. I also appreciate the location of the hotel. Its location ensures excellent communication with the rest of the island (a central bus stop nearby) and access to the charms of Valetta and Floriana. Even though the façade, the outdoor swimming pool area and the bathrooms show signs of the passage of time and the need to refresh, I believe this hotel is an excellent place for business and tourist travellers to Malta.

A very modern studio type apartment equipped with all amenities including a washer-dryer. Very clean and spacious. There is a restaurant with delicious food. The host is very friendly.