Grand Hotel Excelsior

The Excelsior is a good hotel, but, in my opinion, not 5 star as advertised. It's situated 10 minutes walk, slightly uphill, to Valletta city centre. The pool area is ecellent, very large pool, ample sunbeds, good pool bar and a very relaxing sofa area, which has a seperate bar where you can chill on comfortable sofas and chairs, listening to smooth music and away from the noisier pool area. The hotel is grand but has seen better days and is in need of a facelift, which I found out is happening next year. The lounge area is very large with good views of the harbour. Our room was large, clean, air con was very good, with a good view of the harbour and pool area. Breakfast was good with a large selection to choose from. We ate in the Admiral restaurant on one night, the menu was varied and the food was very good. All staff were very friendly and helpful.

Our second stay has reinforced our decision to return. The staff have been very helpful, friendly, and professional. Our house keeping lady has been exceptionally thorough and professional in all respects. The location is exceptionally convenient and the views first class. We dined at the Tiki Restaurant on its first evening of the summer season dinner service. The service and meal was fantastic. A beautiful location to dine. With the exception of the Tiki Restaurant, our evening dining was at the buffet on level 4. The variety an quantity was consistently very high. We hope to return to Hotel Grand Excelsior Malta in the near future.

The hotel was in a good location the staff were great the rooms were very good food was good as was ambience of the hotel as it’s getting a upgrade from February for 18 months so will be back when complete very enjoyable experience all round

We have just returned from a week at Grand Excelsior hotel. This hotel is definitely 5*. The best hotel I have stayed in. The staff are a credit to the hotel always very polite and professional. Great location by the sea and very close to the town of Valetta. There is a courtesy bus that takes you up to the town, but we were happy to walk up to the town. The hotel is spotless which is a credit to the cleaning staff. Towels, toiletries and water were replenished daily. Food was very good and a great variety. The outside pool are was fantastic with plenty of sunbeds and seating area. I opted to sunbath by the beach area as it was nice watching the boats go by. Yes the rooms need updating but the hotel will be making renovations soon. I do hope they don't go for modern minimalism as the hotel has a great charm. I look forward to returning again once the hotel renovations are complete.

My stay at the Grand Hotel Excelsior was really lovely & made so much more enjoyable by a change of room from the 3rd to the 7th floor. I am so grateful to Erona the receptionist who took the time & trouble to facilitate this - the room came with a lovely balcony & a stunning view. The hotel is rather quirky & old fashioned but this grows on you & by the end of the week I found that I really loved it! The staff on every level were welcoming & professional. The pool area is lovely, reserving sun beds is not allowed, resulting in plenty of availability. Cocktails in the pool bar at sunset & lunch at Tika by the sea watching the super yachts glide past was a delight.it would be a big bonus if breakfast could be taken outside. I understand that the hotel will be closed next year for refurbishment & I hope it doesn’t lose its unique quality & atmosphere.