Grand Hotel Excelsior

5.0 star property
Hotel with private beach and full-service spa

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Grand Hotel Excelsior

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Poolside bar
Balcony
Property entrance
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Overview of Grand Hotel Excelsior

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • PoolPoolPool
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
Great Siege Road, Floriana, Malta
  • Popular LocationUpper Barrakka Gardens12 min walk
  • Popular LocationSliema Ferry13 min walk
  • Popular LocationMalta Experience19 min walk
  • AirportLuqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)16 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

Superior Deluxe Inland Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Family Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Room Partial Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

Royal Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 150 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View with Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 180 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

Family Room (Pool Area)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Floriana

A luxury stay in the heart of Floriana awaits you at Grand Hotel Excelsior. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Grand Harbour and City Gate. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A pampering day can include hot stone massages and Swedish massages along with detox wraps, body wraps and aromatherapy. The hotel's own poolside bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the private beach and enjoy the on-site indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool and marina. 14 meeting rooms and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Plus you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a gym and a sauna. Each morning full breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 5-property class Floriana hotel include Malta Experience and St George's Beach.

What's nearby

  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 12 min walk
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 13 min walk
  • Sliema Ferry - 13 min walk
  • Malta Experience - 19 min walk
  • Fort St. Elmo - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min walk
  • Starbucks Reserve Bar - 9 min walk
  • Cafe Teatre - 9 min walk
  • Vilhena Club - 9 min walk
  • Port 21 - 6 min drive

About this property

Grand Hotel Excelsior

Hotel with private beach and full-service spa
Step outside to unwind on the sandy beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Grand Hotel Excelsior such as the marina and the outdoor pool.

There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This Art Deco hotel also offers a children's pool, a steam room and a fitness centre. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 5-star Floriana hotel is smoke free.

  • 428 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
Grand Hotel Excelsior offers 428 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

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

The on-site 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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 14 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 10 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per accommodation, per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Grand Hotel Excelsior offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

As of 26 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Excelsior on 21 May 2024 start from AU$376.17, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Yep, Grand Hotel Excelsior has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to Grand Hotel Excelsior?

The closest beach to Grand Hotel Excelsior is St George's Beach (3.6 km).

Is there a spa on site at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Grand Hotel Excelsior. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and facials, as well as Swedish massages.

Does Grand Hotel Excelsior have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! Take your pick from an outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Grand Hotel Excelsior features a private beach, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool.

What makes Grand Hotel Excelsior a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a private beach, as well as private balconies and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Grand Hotel Excelsior.

Does Grand Hotel Excelsior serve breakfast?

You bet, guests give high marks to the full breakfast here! Offered daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

No, pets are not allowed.

Grand Hotel Excelsior Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 538 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent old world hotel.
A Grand hotel with top notch service. The location could not be be better and the staff was friendly and professional at every turn.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Raphael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Julie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Underwhelming
We spent 5 nights at the hotel.. The hotel has good facilities but lacks atmosphere. The staff were polite and professional and the rooms were nice. The staff were slow to serve drinks in the bar and we had to keep asking for tea at breakfast. Areas round the pool were not cleared from glasses/plates for days. Access to Valletta was good for us but not good for those with mobility issues.
Pool area and views
Sunbathing/swimming area
Gingerbread display in goyer
Tikka seating left like this for at least two nights
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry, ALGOZ

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chose this hotel because of a previous stay and also proximity to Valletta. My wife has a wheelchair which we found was not very good to get to Valletta with as the pathways are not very good, but a taxi was cheap and quick enough. Wish they would use disabled people to plan these features. Hotel itself was marvellous.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great plade to stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Grand Excelsior. The staff were extremely helpful, friendly and playful. We stayed in a 7th floor terraced room and absolutely loved the view. The room was extremely quiet, although it was the low season, and the common areas were often quite loud, especially with children, but we are an older couple without children, thus not always in the mood for children's antics. The dining options were limited during the Christmas season, thus we ate out more often than inside. The breakfast buffet was very good, but extremely British, which is perhaps expected. Obviously, we are not British.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely stay at this hotel but sadly facilities let it down a bit. Staff are wonderful, great breakfast but room a bit dated ( although bed very comfortable) bathroom has a very deep but short bath. Hand shower above by doesn’t reach so you can wash your hair! Separate shower cable but only has large fixed shower head on the ceiling! No hot water from sink but plenty in bath! All in all good stay but could do with a bit of an upgrade to make it 5*!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Attilio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Muhammed

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This property is past its best years..Requires some proper cleaning and renovation. The best thing about excelsior is its location, which is convenient and its staff, especially Jordan, who was very helpful and caring. We were disappointed with the poor quality of breakfast buffet. Omelet was on a verge of being burnt and very flat. Not 5 star at all. Lots of poor quality breads and overall disappointing. Yet again, the serving staff was nice. Poor room cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Most staff very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023