Grand Hotel Excelsior

We have just returned from a 4 day trip booked with Tui. Unusually, we did not request a sea view so our room overlooked the front of the hotel which was absolutely fine. The room / balcony was really well appointed, really clean spacious and comfy. All of the staff were so helpful and friendly and could not do enough for you. Breakfast was great, a wide choice and great service. We only had one evening meal in the hotel (paid for we were B&B @ 40 euro ea), drinks overlooking the water down by the pool area was really enjoyable watching the boats go by, also really clean. The hotel is perfectly located for exploring Valetta, there are steps up to the road but then you are a really short walk to the bus station, Triton Fountain and the heart of all the action. The hotel also offers a shuttle service if you didn't want to walk into Valetta and the hotel is only a short distance from the airport, we had a taxi transfer, apprx 20 mins. All of the bars, restaurants and cafes that we visited in Valetta were exceptional quality and price. We enjoyed the canon firing which we watched from the upper Barakka gardens and we took the Barakka lift down to the waterfront. It also felt really safe even in the evenings. Would certainly return, there is so much more to see.

This huge resort like hotel is perfectly located on the water front of Valletta, within walking distance of the old town and very easy access to the main bus terminal which will take you anywhere on the island. Like many other reviews, the rooms are a tad dated, with the bathrooms needing more of the attention as many tiles were broken or chipped, which was surprising at this caliber of hotel. Having said that, the rooms are comfortable with a decent sized balcony. Built into a hillside, the reception is grand & impressive, located on the 6th floor. So ask for a room on the 7th floor or above to get a good view. The buffet breakfast was plentiful and of a very good quality and I recommend filling up before a days sightseeing. There are two pools, though we only used the incredible outdoor pool with incredible views of the harbour and lined with palm trees and lush gardens. There is also a little beach, with direct access to the water with a roped off area in the bay for swimming. The whole hotel was spotless, so the cleaning staff were very attentive and the staff were very friendly. My only gripe would be that although a shuttle was provided every 20 minutes to take you up the hill to the old town, there was very rarely any room even if you got there early. Perhaps offering a few more shuttles in the peak times would be beneficial. I would recommend this hotel as one of the best on the island and I would definitely stay there again.

We stayed at the Grand Excelsior Hotel with friends and after reading the negative reviews had reservations but can honestly say this is an excellent hotel, very clean with spacious rooms. Breakfast is good with lots of choice and staff are hardworking and professional. The hotel is large with excellent facilities including 2 pools, a spa and large bar and restaurant area. It is by no means tired and overall a lovely hotel.

Huge hotel on the outskirts of Valetta,10 stories, reception level floor 6. 15 munute walk into the centre, you can also avail of free shuttle bus that runs every 20 minutes. Indoor and outdoor pool- outdoor pool a tad cold at this time of year.gym and spa too. Lots of options for breakfast- fry options, pastries ,cereals and juices.We took a 5 hour trip one day with hotel driver, it was a great way to see lots of sites without having to drive the narrow roads ourselves.

1st day here and not the best experience so far. Reception and check-in was faultless. The room, 916, is in desperate need of an update. The carpets are worn and wrinkled. The bathroom is one of the worse I've seen at this standard of hotel. The tiles are cracked and chipped. The furniture looks like its come from a charity shop. Disappointing as we paid extra to upgrade to a seaview room with terrace. Best thing about the room is the view. Now for dinner. We booked half board with Jet2. This has to be the worse buffet we've experienced. The food was dry and inedible. We gave up trying to find something but filled up on bread and noodles. The waiting staff did there best to rectify the situation but we gave up!! Would not recommend the buffet. Not looking forward to breakfast!!