AX The Palace

5.0 star property
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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Design Suite, Hot Tub
Buffet
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Design Suite, Hot Tub

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa

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High Street, Sliema, Malta, SLM 1542
  • Sliema Promenade
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Sliema Ferry
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Malta Experience
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Design Suite, Hot Tub

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Room (Atrium View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Suite, Hot Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, Hot Tub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite, Hot Tub

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Single Room (Atrium View)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Single Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Sliema

With a stay at AX The Palace, you'll be centrally located in Sliema, a 2-minute drive from Sliema Promenade and 6 minutes from St George's Beach. .This luxury hotel is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Golden Bay and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Malta Experience.

What's nearby

  • Sliema Promenade - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sliema Ferry - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Malta Experience - 7 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Busy Bee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Sakura - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Compass Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Reno's Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

AX The Palace

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
AX The Palace offers 149 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Sliema hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 149 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab dinner at The Tabloid, a restaurant that specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
The Tabloid - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Talk of Town - This café specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
TemptAsian - This poolside restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Talk of Town
  • TemptAsian
  • The Tabloid

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the indoor pool after 2 PM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12.00 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 5 stars.

Property is also known as

Palace Hotel Sliema
Palace Sliema
The Palace Hotel Sliema
The Palace Malta/Sliema
AX │ The Palace
AX The Palace Hotel
AX The Palace Sliema
AX The Palace Hotel Sliema

AX The Palace Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 593 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Iva

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the excellent service and the view!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, very friendly and attentive. It was pleasure from the moment we had an interaction with the receptionist. Also she ( I forgot her name-:( ) upgraded us to the room with the balcony. Thank you again for your great hospitality and service.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Hotel

Hotel room was big. The upgraded us because we had originally booked a comfort room which are apparently interior facing. Beautiful roof top and breakfast area. Pool was great and the hotel is a quick walk to the beach. We didnt realize that the outlets would be british but our North American chargers worked in the outlets! Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful with all our requests.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAULA LOUISE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for the harbour trips, easy walking distance for the shops. Transfer not far from the airport. Staff extremely helpful, friendly and most accommodating. Food was amazing and plentiful at both breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in convenient location. Decent fitness centre, nice rooftop bar with friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

chui fung Ella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got shock need to climb uphill to reach the hotel, very terrible with our luggage pushing upslope.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatoumata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amina Leila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was on the fourth floor with a small balcony and a good view of the church. The church bells rang but the double glazing minimised the sound. Loved the room with 2 massive single beds, spacious and extremely clean and comfortable. Breakfast excellent and all staff very friendly and efficient. Rooftop pool area spacious and kept tidy, with a great bar. The area is great, easy to walk around (a bit hilly but not an issue for us) and a mix of old and new; also a quick hop on the ferry to Valletta. Loads of eating options around - and also in the hotel tho we didn’t eat in. I’d definitely come back to this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanislav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice but would benefit with a valet parking since the streets are so so tight and the parking is even more tight
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time. Staff very helpful and polite. Indoor pool very quiet in the mornings.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaweeda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaweeda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, breakfast and kind attentive staff
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul Edward George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy great staff
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chun, Princeton Junction

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Spacious rooms, clean and efficient staff. In my view it isn't a 5 star hotel, it's very tired in places but other than that it's great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Another great stay at AX The Palace Hotel

As always, our stay was enjoyable. The room was very spacious, even as a triple, and very clean. Breakfast and dinner are very abundant and good value for money. The staff was really nice and friendly, playing with my six-year-old granddaughter. in fact I dare to say that my experience was better than the previous ones.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
All was great! Thanks to ViJay and Netra in services and Doma in the The Temptasian restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly. Food very good. Generally the hotel is in good order but the carpets are showing sign of ware. I.e. Carpet when entering room very frayed (Not what I would expect from a five star hotel).
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checking out the
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yawa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very accessible, it surrounded a lot of key things such as transportation, supermarket and local restaurants. The hotel has a spa along with swimming pools, sauna and steam room. The room I chose was spacious, clean, comfortable and had a fridge and kitchen net stations. Staff were friendly,helpful especially the manager I will look to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge bed, nice clean rooms. Staff excellent and went out of their way to be extra helpful. Didn't eat in the hotel, but breakfasts were good, if rather busy (which shows it is a popular hotel). Would go back there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025