Grand Hotel Excelsior

Ideal location, 10 minute walk to the centre of Valletta and bus terminus. Lovely hotel great for all ages quiet and relaxing. Hotel is spotlessly clean and welcoming. Pool is clean with plenty of sun lounges and the food at the pool was spot on. The staff are friendly, professional and helpful. They worked hard to make our holiday a great one. We used the courtesy shuttle to the centre when the weather was at its hottest which runs every 20 minutes. The breakfast was outstanding with lots of choice, service was quick and prompt. Hotel is closing for refurbishment in February for 2 years and I’ll certainly be back. One negative am still waiting for my money which is paid on arrival.

Amazing hotel perfect location and brilliant staff would highly recommend definitely will be returning

We’ve been returning to the Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta for many years, and the warm, friendly staff continue to be one of the main reasons we come back. Breakfast is excellent, with great variety and quality, and the beds are consistently comfortable. The location is superb — just a short walk into Valletta — and the hotel offers a mini‑bus for those who prefer not to walk. During this stay, however, our room (131) had a damp smell, which was disappointing. The hotel itself is beginning to look tired and would benefit from a much‑needed facelift to restore its former charm. The lifts can be quite busy at peak times, and the lack of an on‑site hairdresser is noticeable compared to similar hotels. Overall, still a pleasant stay thanks to the staff and location, but the hotel would greatly benefit from refurbishment.

A fantastic base for exploring Malta We had a great family stay at the Grand Hotel Excelsior. The hotel's biggest strengths are its superb location, excellent staff, spacious rooms, lovely pool area and direct access to the sea – something that's very rare in Valletta. The location is hard to beat. It's just a five-minute walk into Valletta's beautiful old town, with its history, restaurants, bars and incredible harbour views. If you're visiting in July, expect frequent local festivals, concerts and spectacular fireworks across the island. The hotel itself feels grand but is definitely showing its age. The décor, furniture and bathrooms are very much 1990s, although everything was spotlessly clean and housekeeping was excellent. We understand a refurbishment is planned, which should make a huge difference. A tip for families: if you book an interconnecting family room, they're all on the ground floor, so don't expect the famous harbour views. Ours overlooked the gardens, but the room was large, comfortable and had an excellent terrace. We were offered a move later in the week but were perfectly happy to stay where we were. Breakfast offered plenty of choice, although the pastries and some of the breakfast meats didn't quite feel up to five-star standard. The pool was excellent, with plenty of loungers, pool towels included and attentive staff throughout the day. The hotel's private sea access was another real highlight, with crystal-clear water perfect for a swim. Every member of staff we encountered was friendly, professional and helpful. The shuttle bus into Valletta is also a nice touch, especially during the summer heat, and the air conditioning coped brilliantly even when temperatures topped 40°C. Overall, while the hotel could certainly benefit from its planned refurbishment, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. If you're looking for a comfortable luxury hotel in the best location for exploring Valletta and Malta, it's an excellent choice. We'd happily stay again.

We recently stayed for a short honeymoon break and the hotel was 5 star all the way from arrival to departure. A very special mention to guest relations for making our stay perfect they went above and beyond we will be back. Great hotel, great location, fantastic facilities nothing was too much and Valletta WOW Amazing thank you Rich and Sasha.