Grand Hotel Excelsior

Great location for exploring Valletta. Comfortable rooms, nice facilities and very clean and tidy across the whole hotel. Service was mixed - whilst the staff were pleasant in the restaurant the service in the lobby bar could be a bit slow and the driver of the courtesy bus to Valletta was positively rude one night. Despite that would recommend for the accommodation and location alone.

This is a lovely hotel, our room had a side view of the harbour, with a lovely balcony, we sat for hours just watching the boats come and go. There is a large pool and a small “beach” it is not really sand, but there are steps down into the sea, steps are a bit dodgy and there are a lot of rocks, but well worth the hassle of getting in, sea crystal clear with loads of fish swimming around you. Breakfast was buffet style and had a good choice of food, we went about 9 to avoid the crowds. The hotel apparently is closing early next year for two years a total refurbishment and some more rooms being built planned. Unfortunately I fear once this is finished, it will be out of our price bracket due to it’s location and view the prices will be high.

Great location, staff fantastic, food good, a little tied around the edges but a great place to stay. We definitely be back after refit starting Feb 2027

Cannot fault the hotel or location. We have just returned from a one week stay. Yes, the hotel is slightly dated, however, the rooms and the hotel are immaculately clean and we cannot fault the staff. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The location is pretty central to Valletta centre. There is a minibus drop off that runs from the hotel to the top of the road. If you don’t want to use the minibus, there are around 50 steps from the hotel to the road then a small incline walk (around 10 mins to the centre). Due to the heatwave we were glad of this service. The breakfast service is excellent. There is plenty of choice for everyone’s palate. We ate in the Admiral landing restaurant and again, the food and service was excellent. I am aware that the hotel is going to be refurbished after the season. I will definitely be back once it reopens. Would I recommend the Grand Hotel Excelsior, Definitely!

Good location and shuttle up Valletta city a must. Hotel is very tired and not 5 star rooms or service. 3 star at best. Balconies not private at all.