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Dates

May 2026

June 2026

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Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant

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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

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

Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

Excellent

Partial sea view
33 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View

Exceptional

33 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Presidential Suite

180 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
2 King Beds

Royal Suite

150 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
2 King Beds

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View with Terrace

Very good

Sea view
36 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

Exceptional

38 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Superior Deluxe Inland Room

Exceptional

33 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

Excellent

Partial sea view
33 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Family Room (Pool Area)

Wonderful

56 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Family Room Partial Sea View

Very good

Partial sea view
56 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Garden View

Excellent

Garden view
33 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Presidential Suite

Sleeps 4

Deluxe Room

Excellent

33 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Family Room

Very good

Garden view
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room with Garden View

Sleeps 3

Excelsior Suite

Sleeps 4

Corner Seafront Room with Terrace

Sleeps 3

Classic Family Room

Sleeps 4

Deluxe Inland Room

Sleeps 3

Deluxe Partial Sea view Room

Sleeps 3

Deluxe Seafront Room

Sleeps 3

Deluxe Seafront Room with Terrace

Sleeps 3

Family Room Pool Area

Sleeps 4

Superior Inland Room

Sleeps 3

Superior Partial Sea view Room

Sleeps 3

Royal Suite

Sleeps 4

Classic Triple Room

Sleeps 3

Single Deluxe Sea View With Terrace

Sleeps 1

Single Deluxe Partial Sea View

Sleeps 1

Deluxe Triple Room with Partial Sea View

Sleeps 3

Classic Double Room

Sleeps 2

Superior Triple Room with Side Sea View

Sleeps 3

Deluxe Triple Room with Partial Sea View

Sleeps 3

Single Deluxe Room Pool Area

Sleeps 1

Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Deluxe Double Room - Pool Area

Sleeps 2

Classic Single Room

Sleeps 1

Triple Superior Inland

Sleeps 3

Triple Deluxe Pool Area

Sleeps 3

Deluxe Triple Room - Sea Front

Sleeps 3

Suite with Terrace

Sleeps 5

Classic Family Room

Sleeps 4

Single Deluxe Sea Front

Sleeps 1

Deluxe Triple Room - Sea Front

Sleeps 3

Deluxe Triple Room with Terrace and Sea View

Sleeps 3

Deluxe Double Room with Terrace and Sea View

Sleeps 2

Single Deluxe Sea Front

Sleeps 1

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Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant

includes taxes & fees

8 June - 9 June

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 Sliema Promenade. .This beach hotel is 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Mellieha Bay and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from St George's Beach.

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)

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 cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

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

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 and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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 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

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

caroline

Travelled with family

15 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

The staff were all very polite and courteous, the room was clean if a bit dated, turn down service which was unexpected

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Colin

13 Feb 2026

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with partner

10 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

The harbour view level 3 room was very clean with comfortable/firm bed, and staff across the hotel could not do enough, but the interior and fittings are now over 20 years old and crying out for a complete refit to hold its 5 Star billing which in it's current condition it does not merit. Location to walk into Valletta central is ideal. Our first visit to Malta and we will be back, just not to the Excelsior.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner

7 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean, large room. Good breakfast. Friendly staff . Great location.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Olatokunbo

6 Feb 2026

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner

6 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is a great traditional hotel and the staff are marvelous. We had one issue with our room and were quickly switched to another, upgraded, room, and recieved numerous apologies for the inconvenience, which was minimal. The formal restaurant is lovely and the breakfast buffet (which you may choose to prepay) is excellent. The mushrooms were our favorite. My wife and I visited in the off season and appreciated the value. This hotel is located right outside Valletta's walls, so it is handy to everything in the city. And, a small note for those of us of a certain age, the hotel provides an oft running shuttle to the city gates at top of the hill, even though it is not far at all. Most recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

4 Feb 2026

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Business traveller

4 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Lovely old school 5 star hotel. Short walk into Valletta but its up a steep hill. Transport desk where you can prepay your transport.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Travelled with group

2 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness

My stay at the Grand Hotel Excelsior was a disappointment, defined by "nickel-and-diming" and a lack of transparency that is entirely out of sync with a 5-star rating. Operational Failures: Pricing Inconsistency: I was quoted three different rates for the same breakfast: €40 in the lounge, €32 at reception, and €19 via the online platform. When I requested that Guest Relations honor the advertised online rate, they were slow to respond and eventually refused. There is zero rate integrity here. Questionable Policies: The first interaction upon arrival was a demand for a €150 deposit to cover "damages." Treating guests as a liability from the moment they check in is an insult. Furthermore, charging €5 for a lost key card is petty for an establishment of this supposed caliber; these are budget-hotel tactics. The Positives: The stay was only redeemed by the cleaning staff, who were exceptionally helpful and diligent, and the shuttle bus service, which was a convenient way to get into town. Conclusion: While the property is physically impressive, the management culture is rigid and unfriendly. A true luxury hotel prioritizes guest experience over rigid, petty fee structures. I will not be returning and cannot recommend this hotel to business or leisure travelers expecting genuine 5-star service.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David William Eric

30 Jan 2026

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Popescu

Travelled with group

29 Jan 2026

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We are second time guest in this hotel, this time we come with another couple of friends , we chose de luxe room and we don t received , they offer a lower classed room , we where entitled to receive a bottle of wine per room and we don t received.. We called one day before the arrival asking if is possible to make an early check in the tell us that is possible and they will leave a note at the reception. On the arrival day at the reception they did nt know nothing about it and we wait untill 2 PM to receive that rooms which was note the rooms that we have paid. We will not come bak to this hotel anymore, this is not a five star hotel!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marie

28 Jan 2026

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

27 Jan 2026

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

26 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Great location and wonderful buffet

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

BRIAN

25 Jan 2026

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

25 Jan 2026

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

24 Jan 2026

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

22 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Ann

20 Jan 2026

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

19 Jan 2026

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

19 Jan 2026

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

18 Jan 2026

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

andrew

16 Jan 2026

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

13 Jan 2026

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

11 Jan 2026

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location for getting around Valletta

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

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