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AX The Palace

5.0 star property

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Deluxe Room
Buffet
Design Suite
Design Suite

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 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

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Design Suite

Design Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room

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
(8 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, Hot Tub

Suite, Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite, Hot Tub

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Single Room (Atrium View)

Comfort Single Room (Atrium View)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Single Room

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Single Room

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

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Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

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 10 minutes from Malta Experience. .This luxury hotel is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Golden Bay and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from St George's Beach.

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.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian

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. 588 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1001 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

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

Really relaxing and enjoyable

The hotel was in a great position, the food was excellent, both breakfast, buffet or in the talk of the town restaurant. I would be really happy to stay again. I had really good nights sleep, the beds and pillows were so comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

wahid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property team were excellent. I stayed here for 7 nights and staff along with service is excellent. Front desk staff are excellent and friendly. It was overall a wonderful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the AX Hotel for 4 nights, and it was truly an unforgettable experience! The check-in process was quick and efficient, and the staff greeted us warmly, making us feel instantly at home. My room was spacious, clean, and offered a stunning view of the Valletta skyline—an absolute treat to wake up to each morning. The breakfast was another highlight, featuring a variety of delicious Italian dishes that were fresh and flavorful. The hotel’s location near the heart of Sliema is perfect for sightseeing, as it’s close to many major Malta attractions, making it incredibly convenient for exploring the city. Overall, the AX Palace Hotel offers excellent value for the cost, and the exceptional service makes you feel like part of the family. A special thanks to the reception staff for upgrading our room—it was such a kind gesture. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doyinsola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here, this time though the breakfast staff spent more time avoiding work than working
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, PASADENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice & relaxing stay. Easy to check in & the receptionist’s were all very sweet & helpful. I got a massage at the spa which was great & informative. I would love to stay there again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Saungweme's from 🇬🇧 AX The Palace was a really good choice for our stay in Malta. We booked the junior suite; the room was spacious clean and had all the amenities you'd expect in a 5 * hotel. We looked forward to getting back to the relaxing comfort of our room each day after spending the day exploring Malta. The bed was very comfortable; we had a balcony that stretched the length of our room with sea facing views. There is a concierge service and car parking available at the hotel at a small fee. There are 4 restaurants in the hotel each offering a different cuisine from around the world. The buffet options in The Tabloid restaurant were amazing and catered for different palettes. The attention to detail and service by the staff; from dining through to house keeping was exceptional. The front desk staff were very helpful and pleasant. Special mention to Front Office Manager Simba Mapfumo and Shivana, who added a personal touch to our stay making it even more special. They were knowledgeable and gave us some good tips and advise on places to visit. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miray, Surrey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff members here were so welcoming and kind. This hotel is beautiful and went above and beyond my expectations. It’s located in a very convenient location as it’s a short walk from both the ferry, and a variety of shops and places to eat, while also being in a fairly quiet neighbourhood. I even received a certificate on my birthday for a free cocktail for both myself and my husband.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024