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Grand Hotel Excelsior

Property class: 5 and above

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $176
$161 nightly
$176 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

Explore the area

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Great Siege Road, Floriana, Malta
  • Place, City Gate
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Barrakka Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room with Partial Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a balcony with chairs.

Deluxe Room with Partial Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room with Full Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through the window.

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View

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

View all photos for Presidential Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, two bedside tables with lamps, a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

Presidential Suite

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

View all photos for Royal Suite

A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a view of the city through large windows.

Royal Suite

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View with Terrace

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

View all photos for Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

A hotel room with a balcony, a dining table, two chairs, a sofa, and two lamps.

Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Deluxe Inland Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk with a TV, and a window with curtains.

Superior Deluxe Inland Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room (Pool Area)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

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

View all photos for Family Room Partial Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a balcony with chairs.

Family Room Partial Sea View

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Garden View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, Garden View

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk with a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room

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

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a desk with a chair, and a mirror on the wall.

Family Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Floriana

With a stay at Grand Hotel Excelsior, you'll be centrally located in Floriana, a 3-minute drive from Malta Experience and 8 minutes from Sliema Promenade. .This beach hotel is 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Mellieha Bay and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from St George's Beach.

What's nearby

  • Grand Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • City Gate - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Valletta Waterfront - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks Reserve Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Teatre - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tribe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Balzunetta Gastropub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Club Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Excelsior

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 428 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 14 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 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

  • Bed sheets 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
  • Individually decorated
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 1.50 per person, per night, up to 15 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)

Property class

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. 578 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1014 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, service was A1.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the sea access and excellent buffet breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good pool area. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay here, the hotel was lovely and the staff were so helpful, would definitely come back here
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely traditional hotel in great location, amazing breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and convenient
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Hotel with an amazing buffet breakfast and the outdoor pool area is amazing you can spend the day lounging around the pool, with bar and food services, it has an incredible view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the private beach and proximity to city center. The room was quiet and comfortable, and the hotel staff are very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is spectacular. The staff are all so accommodating and kind. I had a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fabulous swimming in the sea safely on hotel's edge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although, the hotel is older and scheduled for a revamp, it was very clean and well maintained. Location was great and having onsite car rental parking made it a perfect for us
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic hotel with great amenities , restaurants , pool , gym etc…
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, fantastic facilities with a lovely breakfast! A real gem!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel have seen its glory days. But good location close to Valetta.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the hotel . Great location , beds super comfy . Room had partial sea view and very spacious. Amazing views over the harbour. . Would definitely return !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant stay. Friendly and welcoming staff at all levels ready to assist and help. Enjoyed stay very much. Used hotel to arrange private transfer to and from hotel. Arrived on time and cost was on par with normal taxi cost. Breakfast selection wide and varied. Beautiful pool and private beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, great breakfast choices, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room was comfortable but badly need refurbishing very worn out. The property as a whole needs a lot of work very old and unkept. The restaurant food was very average. The staff were excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice clean room, cleaned often throughout the stay. Great pool and facilities. Friendly helpfull staff, amazing selection of quality food at breakfast, dinner menus were great too we could not fault the place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room cleaned regularly, busy at breakfast but staff cope well with it all and get people seated quickly - great choice of food - pool lovely, large - little 'beach' next behind pool on harbourside lovely - view across harbour amazing - Valletta great city - all recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night, but this was a wonderful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing hotel. Everything was outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and wonderful buffet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026