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Grand Hotel Excelsior

locationValletta, Malta

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About Grand Hotel ExcelsiorAbout Grand Hotel Excelsior

Location

This family-friendly hotel enjoys an ideal location on the doorstep of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is situated in the city of Valletta, which features a number of attractions, art treasures and historical-architectural gems. Guests will find the city centre, with its restaurants, bars, pubs, shops, attractions and public transport links, just 200 m from the accommodation. The local airport is just 7 km away.

Facility

The hotel has 27 suites and 428 double rooms, which are located on 10 storeys and are reachable by lift. The multilingual staff at the reception desk in the lobby are ready to assist you with check-in and check-out. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand and a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, translation services, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser and a coin-operated laundry. Active guests who wish to explore the surrounding area by bike will appreciate the bicycle hire service. Bicycle storage is also available. Complimentary newspapers are available. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.

Rooms

Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. All rooms are carpeted and include a king-size bed. A safe and a minibar are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. Other amenities available include an ironing set and a trouser press. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, bathrobes and a telephone are provided. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and 428 non-smoking rooms.

Sport

Guests can work out or just relax in the outdoor and indoor pools. Kids can splash about in a special swimming area just for them. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. Sun loungers and parasols are available on the sun terrace. For guests who wish to keep active, cycling/mountain biking and golf are available. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy windsurfing, snorkelling and diving. Sport and leisure facilities at the hotel include a gym and yoga. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, massage treatments and a solarium. Evening entertainment includes live music.

Meals

Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. Catering options include half board and full board. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch and dinner, guests can choose between a buffet, à la carte and a set menu. Special culinary options, such as diet meals, are also available. The hotel also offers special catering options.

Payment

The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.

Amenities at Grand Hotel Excelsior Amenities at Grand Hotel Excelsior

  • Facilities

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      24-hour reception

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      Air conditioning

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      Bar(s)

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      Bicycle Cellar

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      Bicycle Hire

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      Café

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      Car Park

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      Cloakroom

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      Conference Room

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      Currency Exchange

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      Disability-friendly

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      Foyer

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      Garage

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      Hairdresser

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      Hotel Safe

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      Laundry Facilities

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      Laundry Service

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      Lifts

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      Medical Assistance

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      Newspaper kiosk

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      Restaurant(s)

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      Restaurant(s) with high-chairs

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      Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area

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      Room Service

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      Shops

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      TV Room

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      Wifi

  • Hygiene

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      Contactless check-in/-out

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      Contactless payment

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      Contactless room service

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      Enhanced cleaning programme

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      Hand sanitiser

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      Health checks on staff

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      Mandatory mask-wearing

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      No high-touch furnishings

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      No high-touch furnishings in public areas

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      Packaged meals

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      Protective equipment for employees

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      Protective hygiene screens

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      Protective masks for guests

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      Social distancing regulations

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      Use of commercially available disinfectants

  • Meals

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      à la carte Dinner

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      à la carte Lunch

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      Breakfast Buffet

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      Evening Buffet

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      Full Board

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      Half Board

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      Lunch Buffet

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      Set menu dinner

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      Set menu lunch

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      Special Diet

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      Special Offers

  • Sport/Entertainment

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      Children's Pool

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      Cycling/Mountain Biking

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      Diving

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      Golf

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      Gym

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      Indoor Pool

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      Jacuzzi

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      Massage

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      Outdoor Pool(s)

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      Parasols

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      Sauna

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      Steam bath

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      Sun loungers

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      Sun terrace

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      Tanning Studio/Solarium

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      Windsurfing

LocationLocation

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Around this property:

Bus Station

200 m

Restaurants

200 m

Public Transport

200 m

Shopping opportunities

200 m

Tourist Centre

200 m

Bars / Pubs

200 m

City Centre

200 m

Golf Course

4 km

User Rating & ReviewsUser Rating & Reviews

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Excellent

2964

Very Good

2066

Average

927

Poor

299

Terrible

169

Recent Reviews: 6425

  • User:Keppoch75

    Trip type: Couples

    Great Location

    rating03 Jun 2026

    This hotel is in an excellent location for exploring Valletta old town . Although an extremely large hotel we had a lovely room which was very quiet and had a sea view . It was slightly dated but extremely clean and housekeeping did service it twice a day . Breakfast was excellent as were the breakfast staff . The shuttle taxi to the top of the hill was the only disappointment for a one minute ride it’s quicker walking as one evening it we waited and the driver didn’t show after 10 mins . Would recommend staying at this hotel . Guest Relations, Guest Services / Front Office at Grand Hotel Excelsior, responded to this review Dear Esteemed Guest,Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed our excellent location, quiet sea-view room, cleanliness, housekeeping service, and breakfast experience.We are sorry to hear about your experience with the shuttle service and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Your comments have been shared with the relevant team for review.We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.Kind Regards,Janette TuiteGuest Relations Manager

  • User:chickenjan

    Trip type: Friends getaway

    Excellent staff and customer service.

    rating30 May 2026

    We stayed here a week ago. The exterior of the hotel does not do the rest of it justice. We had a room on tne 3rd floor, no noise from other guests, however there were functions outside on 2 nights which were noisier, although finished around 10.30pm. We stayed B & B, we found the breakfast selection excellent, with plenty of choice and excellent service. The shuttle bus was a great way of avoiding the steps or the hill up to the town, although I think we missed it more times than we caught it! The rooms were a good size, comfortable and clean. The evening turn down service tidied the room and refreshed supplies. Overall, a very enjoyable stay. Guest Relations, Guest Services / Front Office at Grand Hotel Excelsior, responded to this review Dear Esteemed Guest,Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the staff, service, breakfast selection, and comfort of your room.We also appreciate your comments regarding external noise and the shuttle service, which have been noted and shared with the relevant team for review.We hope to welcome you back again in the future.Kind Regards,Janette TuiteGuest Relations Manager

  • User:Proseccopizzagirl

    Trip type: Family

    Wonderful 5* Experience from start to finish

    rating30 May 2026

    Just enjoyed a wonderful 4 night stay at the Excelsior and was impressed from start to finish. It felt like 5 star service from the moment we walked through the hotel doors and were welcomed cheerfully and even given a nice refreshing welcome drink to enjoy while we checked in. We arrived around noon and rooms aren't ready until 3pm so they securely stored our suitcases for us and informed us we were free to use the hotel facilities straight away. Every single staff member was so friendly and couldn't do enough for you.I didn't find the hotel particularly "dated" at all as some others have commented, it certainly isn't modern but I actually loved the character of its classic style and even found our room lovely. The beds and duvets were so comfortable and luxurious, there was a safe that was free to use, 2 complimentary bottles of water were given everyday, hotel bathrobe and slippers and there was very good daily housekeeping and turn down service in the evening. We were on the 9th floor and it was very quiet and the 3 elevators were swift so we never had any issues with waiting around for elevators or found them overcrowded or anything.The only food we had at the hotel was the breakfast buffet which was fine and we were thankful that they were able to bring my son Gluten Free bread and muffins as this is something we were worried about. It wasn't insanely busy even between 9-10 am like others had stated so again there is no need to worry about what time you get there. The pool area and private beach were all gorgeous, plenty of sun loungers and the drinks around the pool were lovely.My one and only minor negative is that there weren't sockets by the bedside tables in the rooms and of course as others have said it is quite an uphill walk to Valletta for around 7 minutes which was a killer at times in the heat especially the stairs out of the hotel so if you have poor mobility then this probably isn't the best hotel for you. The hotel does run a little mini bus every 20 minutes up the hill but it only seats 7 or so people so it's usually full. We did download the local taxi app called 'Bolt' which is pretty much like Uber and we could order a taxi very quickly and easily on that (or the hotel can order a taxi for you) and they would arrive within a couple of minutes so we did that a few times to go to the Valletta waterfront.I would definitely return to this lovely 5* hotel. Guest Relations, Guest Services / Front Office at Grand Hotel Excelsior, responded to this review Dear Esteemed Guest,Thank you for your wonderful and detailed feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay from arrival to departure and that our team, facilities, and services helped create such a positive experience for you and your family.We are especially pleased that you appreciated the welcome, comfort of the rooms, housekeeping service, and pool and beach areas. We also value your comments regarding breakfast options for dietary requirements, which we are glad we were able to accommodate.Your feedback regarding room socket placement and shuttle accessibility has been noted and shared with the relevant team for review.We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again in the future.Kind Regards,Janette TuiteGuest Relations Manager

  • User:keithy0rks

    Trip type: Couples

    Excellent staff and great experience

    rating27 May 2026

    My wife and I have just stayed in a Premier room on the 7th floor with a large balcony which had a table and 4 chairs and also 2 sun loungers. The room was large with 2 easy chairs and large desk with to dining chairs. The bathroom was adequate with bath, separate shower, toilet and wash basin, even weighing scales.We were celebrating our Golden Wedding and when we entered the room there were towels made into 2 swans on the bed, also after we had been in the room and short time there was a know on the door with room service providing a free bottle of Maltese sparkling wine. We had breakfast every morning which was a great selection of various foods, including a cooking station for poached or fried eggs or omelettes all cooked to order.We are in the buffet restaurant 3 evenings and again there was plenty of food to choose from.The hotel runs a free shuttle service up to Valetta but this stops at 7.30pm and it is advisable to book it in advance if you wish to use it to return to the hotel. I used both the indoor and outdoor pools which were clean and nice to use. All the staff that we dealt with were very helpful and friendly. Guest Relations, Guest Services / Front Office at Grand Hotel Excelsior, responded to this review Dear Esteemed Guest,Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review of your stay with us during your Golden Wedding celebration. We are truly delighted to know that you enjoyed your Premier room, dining experiences, pools, and especially the warm service provided by our team. It was our pleasure to add a special touch to your celebration, and we are so pleased it made your stay even more memorable.We sincerely appreciate your kind recommendation and look forward to welcoming you and your wife back again in the future.Kinds Regards,Maria Cecilia GorsseGuest Relations Agent

  • User:mbbufano

    Trip type: Family

    Very nice but could benefit from a few tweaks.

    rating27 May 2026

    Very spacious, clean, quiet, and comfortable. Very appreciated that you can enjoy the pool before and after checkout. Breakfast has plenty of offers but could be improved.Lots of staff around the pool area but when a sun umbrella fell on us, no one came to check or help. The pool is very comfortable, as well as the private beach, but they both would benefit from more upkeep - would be even better if the bar at the pool was open in the evening. Overall very nice and I do recommend it. Guest Relations, Guest Services / Front Office at Grand Hotel Excelsior, responded to this review Dear Esteemed Guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your stay with us. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the spacious and comfortable facilities, as well as the pool and private beach areas.At the same time, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the incident with the sun umbrella and for the lack of immediate assistance. Please rest assured that your comments regarding the pool area upkeep, breakfast, and evening pool bar service have been noted and shared with the relevant teams for review.We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future.Kinds Regards,Maria Cecilia GorsseGuest Relations Agent

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