Grand Hotel Excelsior
Hotel in Malta
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more
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About this hotel
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Catch some rays on Grand Hotel Excelsior's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
Grand Hotel Excelsior offers 428 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.
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.
Catch some rays on Grand Hotel Excelsior's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
Grand Hotel Excelsior offers 428 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. 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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Map of Malta
Available Rooms
Deluxe Room with Partial Sea View
Beds not specified • 355 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Room with Full Sea View
Beds not specified • 355 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Room
Beds not specified • 355 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Presidential Suite
Beds not specified • 1938 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Royal Suite
Beds not specified • 1615 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
1.0 / 5.0
It was mostly ok until our toilet cistern broke and we had to use the waste paper bin to flush as the defect happen to break early hours of the morning. Not quite the experience you hope for from such a prestigious establishment. We did report it but it was met with lack of concern or interest unfortunately. Standards have most certainly dropped. The bar area and service on Saturday night was chaotic and messy too....
1.0 / 5.0
It was mostly ok until our toilet cistern broke and we had to use the waste paper bin to flush as the defect happen to break early hours of the morning. Not quite the experience you hope for from such a prestigious establishment. We did report it but it was met with lack of concern or interest unfortunately. Standards have most certainly dropped. The bar area and service on Saturday night was chaotic and messy too....
2.5 / 5.0
Good, quiet location, comfortable stay
2.5 / 5.0
Beautiful Hotel. High standards. Amazing location. Loved the access to the sea (just past the pool in photo). Safe swimming area. Friendly/ helpful staff. Outdoor Summer experience was great. Also super well positioned with only a short trip into Valletta. Spectacular views across to Sliema. Would love to come back
2.5 / 5.0
We have often stayed here, on this occasion paid for full sea view which is highly recommended. As others have commented, perhaps not ideal for those with mobility issues but fair play to hotel which now runs a shuttle service to and from Valletta City Gate at no charge. Acres of space and will certainly visit again. Having tried a couple of other hotels, over the years, as an experiment, I now know that we will always use Grand Excelsior. The building itself is not a thing of beauty but it’s well worth seeing past that.
2.5 / 5.0
We have often stayed here, on this occasion paid for full sea view which is highly recommended. As others have commented, perhaps not ideal for those with mobility issues but fair play to hotel which now runs a shuttle service to and from Valletta City Gate at no charge. Acres of space and will certainly visit again. Having tried a couple of other hotels, over the years, as an experiment, I now know that we will always use Grand Excelsior. The building itself is not a thing of beauty but it’s well worth seeing past that.
2.5 / 5.0
The hotel is very stylish and traditional in terms of furnishings with quite an opulent feel. Public areas are spotless and comfortable places and there are plenty of toilets in the bars and restaurants.
We found the breakfast buffet to be outstanding with something to suit all tastes. We had two of the themed buffet dinners in the evening and both were excellent.
The pool area has plenty of sun beds and a very nice view of the marina/harbour. After a sticky day of of sight seeing it was lovely to enjoy sunset with a cocktail.
The hotel is ideally located for the city itself just a 5 minute walk to the centre and 20 mins from the airport.
We would have liked the option of a late check out due to having a late evening flight but we used the pool area and changed for the journey in the pool shower room.
2.5 / 5.0
The hotel is very stylish and traditional in terms of furnishings with quite an opulent feel. Public areas are spotless and comfortable places and there are plenty of toilets in the bars and restaurants.
We found the breakfast buffet to be outstanding with something to suit all tastes. We had two of the themed buffet dinners in the evening and both were excellent.
The pool area has plenty of sun beds and a very nice view of the marina/harbour. After a sticky day of of sight seeing it was lovely to enjoy sunset with a cocktail.
The hotel is ideally located for the city itself just a 5 minute walk to the centre and 20 mins from the airport.
We would have liked the option of a late check out due to having a late evening flight but we used the pool area and changed for the journey in the pool shower room.
2.0 / 5.0
This is NOT a 5-star hotel, would give it 3 1/2 stars. The hotel is old a serious renovation would be desired. The front desk is not familiar with VIP benefits despite this hotel claims to be VIP property- I had to ask multiple times reception to get my welcome bottle of wine & room upgrade since I am VIP gold member.
Hotel llocation is great to explore old Valeta and free hotel shuttle is very convenient. The most value of this hotel is private beach with sea access, because most properties in the area have NO sea access
2.0 / 5.0
This is NOT a 5-star hotel, would give it 3 1/2 stars. The hotel is old a serious renovation would be desired. The front desk is not familiar with VIP benefits despite this hotel claims to be VIP property- I had to ask multiple times reception to get my welcome bottle of wine & room upgrade since I am VIP gold member.
Hotel llocation is great to explore old Valeta and free hotel shuttle is very convenient. The most value of this hotel is private beach with sea access, because most properties in the area have NO sea access
2.5 / 5.0
I liked this hotel a lot. Its a bit old, I had single beds which I didn't order but the hotel is lovely and in a great location.
I did not tell them it was my birthday and yet a cake & bottle of wine turned up which I was not expecting.
They must have triggered that from my passport I guess?
I will stay here again for sure
2.5 / 5.0
I liked this hotel a lot. Its a bit old, I had single beds which I didn't order but the hotel is lovely and in a great location.
I did not tell them it was my birthday and yet a cake & bottle of wine turned up which I was not expecting.
They must have triggered that from my passport I guess?
I will stay here again for sure
2.5 / 5.0
This hotel has a wonderful location and the service it top notch. Although the hotel needs a revamp in decoration, it is currently like a great old lady
2.5 / 5.0
This hotel has a wonderful location and the service it top notch. Although the hotel needs a revamp in decoration, it is currently like a great old lady
2.5 / 5.0
Very nice hotel with beautiful location. Beach is small but not crowded unlike the rest of Malta’s beaches.
Rooms are specious with nice, big balcony.
All together I would recommend this hotel to anyone wishing to stay close to Valleta old town.
2.5 / 5.0
Very nice hotel with beautiful location. Beach is small but not crowded unlike the rest of Malta’s beaches.
Rooms are specious with nice, big balcony.
All together I would recommend this hotel to anyone wishing to stay close to Valleta old town.
3.0 / 5.0
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3.0 / 5.0
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2.0 / 5.0
Excellent place to stay. Very central location. Hotel was classy and stylish, and friendly people working there. Best thing was the roof top bar! Very modern nice bar with a great view over the city. The breakfast was also served there. Only negative thing; the beds were so hard! We woke up tired. Remember to ask the hotel for an extra mattress...
2.0 / 5.0
Excellent place to stay. Very central location. Hotel was classy and stylish, and friendly people working there. Best thing was the roof top bar! Very modern nice bar with a great view over the city. The breakfast was also served there. Only negative thing; the beds were so hard! We woke up tired. Remember to ask the hotel for an extra mattress...
4.0 / 5.0
Grand property but is aging and needs furniture uplift. As this hotel was walkable to Valletta, this option offered us a much more cheaper eating option. The hotel provided good restaurants and options but was pricy. The staff was courteous and excellent. The Pool (indoor and outdoor) was in excellent. The location was great.
1.0 / 5.0
I didn’t like anything. Rooms where to hot. Ac couldn’t keep up. Rooms smelled moldy. Didn’t get to check in till way after 4. Food was overpriced. Food was terrible. All around a BIG NO.
1.0 / 5.0
I didn’t like anything. Rooms where to hot. Ac couldn’t keep up. Rooms smelled moldy. Didn’t get to check in till way after 4. Food was overpriced. Food was terrible. All around a BIG NO.
4.0 / 5.0
Grand property but is aging and needs furniture uplift. As this hotel was walkable to Valletta, this option offered us a much more cheaper eating option. The hotel provided good restaurants and options but was pricy. The staff was courteous and excellent. The Pool (indoor and outdoor) was in excellent. The location was great.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely old world class with charm and great service in a dramatic location on the water’s edge in the historic center of Valletta. Great pool and private beach. Easy walks to tourist highlights and ferries.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely old world class with charm and great service in a dramatic location on the water’s edge in the historic center of Valletta. Great pool and private beach. Easy walks to tourist highlights and ferries.
4.0 / 5.0
Loved our stay
5.0 / 5.0
Great hotel and pool. Excellent friendly and helpful staff.
The food is good but restaurants could do with a children's menu which is available on room service but not in the restaurant, which is odd
Quite a steep hill to get up with lots of steps to get to Valetta, so be aware of this. But the staff are always willing to arrange a taxi and there are complimentary cars twice a day.
Overall a great place to stay
5.0 / 5.0
Great hotel and pool. Excellent friendly and helpful staff.
The food is good but restaurants could do with a children's menu which is available on room service but not in the restaurant, which is odd
Quite a steep hill to get up with lots of steps to get to Valetta, so be aware of this. But the staff are always willing to arrange a taxi and there are complimentary cars twice a day.
Overall a great place to stay
4.0 / 5.0
Loved our stay
3.0 / 5.0
Overall the property is nice, the pool and beach area are unique for the location. The cost does not necessarily match the service, and the buffet dining is mediocre.
3.0 / 5.0
Overall the property is nice, the pool and beach area are unique for the location. The cost does not necessarily match the service, and the buffet dining is mediocre.
5.0 / 5.0
Impecable service, great location and incredible experience
5.0 / 5.0
Impecable service, great location and incredible experience
2.0 / 5.0
The hotel is lovely especially the pool areas with fabulous service. The room was quite dated but the shower was brilliant , a proper power shower in a cubicle
2.0 / 5.0
The hotel is lovely especially the pool areas with fabulous service. The room was quite dated but the shower was brilliant , a proper power shower in a cubicle
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful hotel with large rooms and traditional classical decor. Staff were always friendly and happy to help with any request. Fabulous stay and service.
5.0 / 5.0
We got a complimentary bottle of wine to celebrate our stay - and free bottles of wine throughout the stay. This was a very nice touch.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful hotel with large rooms and traditional classical decor. Staff were always friendly and happy to help with any request. Fabulous stay and service.
5.0 / 5.0
We got a complimentary bottle of wine to celebrate our stay - and free bottles of wine throughout the stay. This was a very nice touch.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Malta?
The average price for a rental in Malta is R 1,393 per night. This rental is R 983 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Grand Hotel Excelsior. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Grand Hotel Excelsior. Enjoy the water!
Is Grand Hotel Excelsior pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Grand Hotel Excelsior?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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