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Grand Hotel Excelsior

Property class: 5 and above

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Private beach
Creator video - submitted by Savvy Escapes
Property amenity
Marina
Property entrance

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Great Siege Road, Floriana, Malta
  • Place, Grand Harbour
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Barrakka Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

  • 180 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Royal Suite

  • 150 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room with Full Sea View with Terrace

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View with Terrace

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Deluxe Inland Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room (Pool Area)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, Garden View

Deluxe Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Floriana

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 Saint Julian's Bay. .This beach hotel is 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Mellieha Bay and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Sliema Promenade.

What's nearby

  • Grand Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • City Gate - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Valletta Waterfront - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks Reserve Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Teatre - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Trabuxu Bistro - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪I PUPI - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Rampila - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Excelsior

Grand Hotel Excelsior offers 428 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Floriana hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A private beach and a marina are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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

The onsite spa has 9 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Grand Hotel Excelsior has 2 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 14 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 9 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 10 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per accommodation, per day
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.50 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 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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Excelsior Grand Hotel
Grand Excelsior Floriana
Grand Excelsior Hotel
Grand Hotel Excelsior
Grand Hotel Excelsior Floriana
Hotel Excelsior Grand
Hotel Grand Excelsior

Grand Hotel Excelsior Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 563 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and wonderful buffet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spacious, clean room and bathroom. Curious staff. On demand free shuttle to city.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff throughout the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John, Stockton on Tees

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, staff were attentive and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Las Vegas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent Room was spotless
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
This is a grand lady of a hotel. A little bit tired in places but it has a good feeling to it. It reminds me of a cruise liner. The Reception staff are efficient but lack warmth, and the food and beverage staff are mostly chaotic, but if you brace yourself for it and allow for extra time and mistakes, you get there in the end - some more experienced staff at breakfast save the day. The whole food offering could do with an overhaul - it’s neither exciting nor extensive. However, for all that, the hotel has a charm about it, a location, a setting and poolside that is fabulous, so it makes it my hotel of choice in Valletta.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olaf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place to stay, huge hotel, just 10 min walk to central Valletta, great view out over the marina, large and comfortable rooms, several restaurants, great indoor and outdoor pools and gym/spa, 24 hour bar. While I don’t think it merits 5 stars as it shows a few signs of faded glory, I would recommend it to anyone, especially in low season when rates are very reasonable and fair
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

KUMIKO

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel and great service from all the staff. Great facilities too Only an 8 minute walk from Valletta main town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for getting around Valletta
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely new hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful classic hotel but upgraded so it has all modern features and charm
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adjacent to the walled city with free garage though we walked to everything in the old city. Large, comfortable room with terrace overlooking the ancient city walls. Big bath w/separate tub. Great hotel services available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sheila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food in buffet restaurant was moderate. Vegetables grossly overcooked. Champagne party. Excellent wine/champagne menu excellent but didn’t deliver.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Patrice

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable room. Good location near to bus terminal & Valletta city gate.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leila

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel in great position for easy access into Valletta. All the staff were very polite and attentive. Lovely break between Xmas and new year.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is definitely a great choice. Breakfast buffet is fantastic, including a variety of dishes, fresh, tasty and good quality. Staff at front desk were very friendly and helpful. The amenities and the views are awesome. The room was clean, comfortable and very spacious. Also, it is about 5 minutes walk to Valletta and many interesting attractions. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely stay over Christmas with family and great location to explore Valletta and the rest of the island. I would certainly be happy to stay here again. Large rooms, comfy bed, helpful staff and food was excellent. The only thing that let my stay down was the length of time it took to check out - a long queue with two few staff and a long process, my taxi arrived and almost left it took that long.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025