Grand Hotel Excelsior

On arrival we were welcomed with a fruity mocktail which was gratefully received with the 30c heat outside at 11pm. The room was very clean and included all the amenities you could wish for as well as robes and slippers. The little chocolates placed on the pillow every night was a nice touch. The hotel provides one free bottle of water per person per day to either use for tea and coffee or alternatively place in the freezer section of the room fridge ready for the following day out. The pools were clean and we never had any trouble finding a sun bed both near the pool and the small beach. You can dry your clothes on the balcony/chairs provided. The breakfast buffet catered for all and included little Maltese Pastizzis (ricotta and pea) which were very delicious. We enjoyed our breakfast very much. The steps outside the hotel are a killer in the heat, however the hotel shuttle can take you up the steep bank to Valletta. The hotel itself is close to Valletta’s main bus terminal and the Ferry crossing to Sliema. We absolutely loved our stay and cannot fault it. All staff were friendly and helpful. We hope to visit again one day.

This hotel is perfectly situated in Floriana. With a short, 10 min walk uphill to the Valletta city gate. (There is a regular shuttle, but we didn't use it.) The hotel is right on the waterfront with its own little man made beach and swimming area. The staff and service were impeccable. Very helpful staff, who worked hard. We had a couple of seperate issues with our room, during our stay, which were dealt with immediately. The hotel itself, is a bit dated. The communal areas were well maintained, but our room was very tired. Poor lighting in bathroom, over the bath shower, broken handle on cupboard door, frayed carpet etc, but as the hotel is due for an upgrade early next year, this would be resolved. The bed and pillows were very comfortable and the room was quiet and spacious. There is a full size fridge with an ice box, which was idea as we could make ice! Bottled water is supplied daily. Breakfast was good. There was lots of choice, including an egg station (omelettes, poached and fried available) it dis get a bit busy closer to 10:00hrs, so I'd advise to go before then. The pool area was a good size, and was kept vwry clean. There were a few 'towel laying' guests, as we saw towels on beds from our balcony from around 07:30hrs, but this was very few. It was impossible get a lounger, late morning but they did begin to become available again around 16.00hrs. Speaking of sun loungers, they were the most uncomfortable I have ever lay on. There is a bar across the middle that pushes into the lower back. We ate from the Tiki bar once. The food was lovely (greek) as was the food from the pool bar. We didn't use any of the other restaurants. Overall, this is a good hotel. If they keep the quality of staff after the renovation, then this will a fantastic hotel.

Friends were going anyway and have stayed here twice before. Honestly, not my normal choice of accommodation, HOWEVER, so pleased we did. Great location for Valletta, only 15-20 walk to most areas, yes a bit up hill but that’s only 5-10 mins. Service from the start perfect, greater with a refreshing drink. Found our fridge didn’t work, but soon as informed, new fridge sorted. Pool area managed well, staff around perfect, had dinner in tiki restaurant and swordfish was insane. Negatives.. fridge yes should have been checked, the rest was perfect and yes would actually stay again, … ooo food, amazing choice and quality on the breakfast. Right on sea front , good for a little snorkel , showers when get out… just all there

A most pleasant stay, enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff.

We had an amazing time at the Grand Excelsior Hotel. Initially, I was a little concerned that there wouldn’t be enough for the children, but I needn’t have worried. They all loved our time here. The location was ideal for us, and we walked into town most evenings. There are quite a lot of steps initially, but a shuttle bus is provided for those who need it. The pool was fantastic, and it was lovely to be able to swim. We were able to find sunbeds together every day, usually in the late morning. The sea was beautiful for snorkelling and was right next to the pool, making it easy to enjoy both. The rooms were very clean and a great size, and the air conditioning was wonderful. We all had a really good night’s sleep every night. Breakfast offered a lot of choice, and we all enjoyed it, including our fussy eaters and vegetarian. We are hoping to come back, as we didn’t manage to do everything we would have liked to, and we will definitely stay here again.