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Grand Hotel Excelsior

5.0 star property
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Private beach
Marina
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Exterior
Sundeck

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
$309
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22

Explore the area

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Great Siege Road, Floriana, Malta
  • Sliema Ferry
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Malta Experience
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room with Partial Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room with Full Sea View

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Deluxe Inland Room

  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room Partial Sea View

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 605 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Royal Suite

  • 1615 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room with Full Sea View with Terrace

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View with Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Presidential Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Presidential Suite

  • 1938 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Family Room (Pool Area)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room (Pool Area)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 605 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Grand Hotel Excelsior

5-star Floriana hotel close to Malta Experience
Catch some rays on Grand Hotel Excelsior's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
Grand Hotel Excelsior offers 428 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Floriana hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A private beach and a marina are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 9 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Grand Hotel Excelsior like a marina and an outdoor pool.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Art Deco hotel also offers a children's pool, a steam room, and a fitness center. Complimentary self parking and valet parking are available on site.

Grand Hotel Excelsior is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Grand Hotel Excelsior has 2 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 14 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 9 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 10 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per accommodation, per day
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 20.00 for adults and EUR 10.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 5 stars.

Property is also known as

Excelsior Grand Hotel
Grand Excelsior Floriana
Grand Excelsior Hotel
Grand Hotel Excelsior
Grand Hotel Excelsior Floriana
Hotel Excelsior Grand
Hotel Grand Excelsior

Grand Hotel Excelsior Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 558 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hazim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The great services, location and friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Herrie Janto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Great swimming area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen, Mendham

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice and friendly staff. Food good. Cleanliness not up to 4 star standard never mind 5. Room could benefit from updating including bathroom - leaking shower / tarnished shower surround, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Serdar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

todd

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piedad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fully recommended.

This is a 5* hotel. Everything was very good, location, service, facility, restaurant, transportation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous Hotel, superb location for Valletta.

The staff were excellent, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable, clean and well appointed. House keeping were efficient and diligent, turn down service included. Ate in the bar, not the restaurant, but the food was tasty and good value for money. Facilities were excellent, spa, gym, pool indoor and outdoor. Location, just 5 minute walk from the entry to Valletta. Would stay again and highly recommend the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is not a five star hotel. The entire building needs substantial repairs and updates, the dining options are awful, and everything from the room to the food is ridiculously overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with family
We feel for a five star hotel the rooms are a bit shabby, the mini bar was not in operation, I booked two rooms and my son felt the same. staff are friendly, but very slow in checking in and also strange to have to leave a deposit for breakages in a hotel of that nature
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grand and opulent and a well loved hotel.

A fabulous hotel to stay at within 10min walk (up a hill) to the Tritons Fountain. The decor is grand and well loved, if not slightly worn. The 'Partial Ocean View" room looked towards the ocean, with a balcony and great views of the Bastions and towards Sliema. The buffet breakfast had excellent choices, and you can pay extra for fresh OJ and expresso. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Overall an excellent 4 days!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

rachelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hernán

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We will come again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent room with a sea view. Breakfast was excellent. We had one dinner but found it disappointing. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the hotel runs a shuttle up to Valletta. Easy to walk downhill back. Hotel arranged a pick up at the airport and transport back. We enjoyed our time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lynnette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
A very grand building ,with a grand entrance, lobby and dining and bar facilities . The large pool and private beach were enjoyable . Our Delixe room was spacious with a very large terrace facing a spectacular Seaview. The furnishings were looking very tired and could do with an update .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a week. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Great location and within walking distance of the centre of Valletta, the bus station and ferries. The hotel runs a courtesy car to the centre if you don’t fancy the walk. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property location is ideal as a base for getting in and around Malta..the capital Valletta is within walking distance. Valletta is lso the hub for travel to all parts of the island. I used the shuttle which ran evry twenty minutes..i also used the hotel car service for getting around the island. The staff were excellant and made us feel right at home. We will go back next year as an alternative to The United states. Very safe and friendly.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025