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Valletta

Grand Hotel Excelsior

Great Siege Road, Valletta, FRN1810

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Nov 23, 2026
Check-out
Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Stunning Seafront Views

    Located just outside Valletta's historic entrance, Grand Hotel Excelsior offers breathtaking views of Marsamxett Harbour and Manoel Island.

  • Luxurious Amenities

    Guests can enjoy free access to a gym, large outdoor and indoor pools, beautifully landscaped gardens, a private beach, and a rejuvenating spa. The rooms seamlessly blend classic and modern design, equipped with air conditioning, LCD TVs, and most with a balcony or terrace.

  • Gourmet Dining and Entertainment

    Indulge in a culinary journey at the hotel's 3 restaurants and 5 bars, offering a diverse range of international cuisine. Don't miss the chance to savor seafood and vegetarian specialties while admiring panoramic sea views from the poolside bar.

Experience the epitome of luxury and relaxation at Grand Hotel Excelsior - book your stay now to create unforgettable memories.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great location

  • Friendly staff

At the hotel

Popular amenities

99 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Bar
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Pools & wellness

  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Beauty Services
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Hair Salon Services
  • Indoor pool
  • Kids' pool
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool - seasonal
  • Pedicure
  • Sauna
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Steam room
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request

Fitness & outdoors

  • Beach
  • Cycling
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Shuttle service
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Tour desk
  • Tour/class on local culture

Services & essentials

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Business center
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Diving
  • Evening entertainment
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Live music/performance
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Snorkelling
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • WiFi available
  • Windsurfing

Review in focus

6,239 reviews
8/ 10
Drilling two mornings from 8:00am
tony · couple · 2026-10-16

The guest experience

8.4out of 10
6239 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Great location
  • Friendly staff

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How guests scored the stay

  • Service8.8

    Staff were friendly, welcoming, and provided excellent service.

  • Location8.8

    The hotel's location is ideal, close to Valetta's center and quiet.

  • Food and Beverage8.5

    Excellent breakfast offerings and overall dining experience.

  • Room Quality8.3

    Rooms are spacious and well-furnished; however, some facilities were noted to be aging.

  • Amenities8.3

    Decent amenities offered, though access to sauna was limited.

  • Value for Money8.2

    Fair pricing for the luxury experience provided.

  • Overall Experience8.2

    Overall a very pleasant stay with some minor inconveniences.

  • Cleanliness8.1

    Room was spotlessly clean, but some rooms are noted as aging and not as well-maintained.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

82% of 11 recent stays rated 8+

8.46239 reviews
  • Overall very good.

    8/10

    tony · couple · 2026-10-16

    “Drilling two mornings from 8:00am”

  • Great hotel with excellent access to Valetta. Would definitely stay again following its upgrade.

    9/10

    Gill · solo traveller · 2026-10-15

    “The hotel is very close to the centre of Valetta. The rooms are spacious and have great views over the waterfront. The beds are extremely comfortable.”

  • Great value for money

    8/10

    Julian · couple · 2026-10-15

    “Location is fabulous, only hotel in Valletta with access to the sea.”

  • House of horrors

    1/10

    Bryher · solo traveller · 2026-10-14

    “Not much.”

  • Absolutely loved the location and many aspects of the hotel but it is very dated and tired.

    8/10

    Mark · couple · 2026-10-12

    “Very polite, helpful and friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Pool area and bar were wonderful. Great location.”

  • Mauvais

    3/10

    DIDIER · solo traveller · 2026-10-12

    “Incompétence totale. Hotel resté dans les années 80.”

  • Ein gelungener Aufenthalt in Valetta

    8/10

    Hans · couple · 2026-10-11

    “Sehr gute Lage, und gute Ausstattung mit toller Sicht auf den Hafen und die Stadt. Besonders schön ist der direkte Meerzugang am Pool.”

  • Good location, needs modernisation

    8/10

    Jane · solo traveller · 2026-10-10

    “Good location”

  • Perfect for a relaxing stay, 10 minutes from the pedestrian area of Valetta

    10/10

    Sandra · couple · 2026-10-10

    “Rooms are well appointed. It is worth paying a little extra for a balcony with a side view of the harbour which is a nice view. The location is perfect as the hotel is right on the waterfront but with no access to those not staying in the hotel. This means it is very quiet at night. Indoor and outdoor pools. Even fenced off area to swim in the harbour. Excellent restaurants and bars. Really a fabulous hotel”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Greg · couple · 2026-10-10

    “Great place to stay in the old town”

  • Fabulous stay . Have rebooked

    10/10

    KimO · couple · 2026-10-09

    “Everything”

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