"Near the bus station and walking distance from many restaurants and also the city centre is not far from the hotel"
"Great place, minutes from the bus station and close to the beautiful township, room was very clean"
The 5-star Grand Hotel Excelsior offers a bureau de change and a lift in the European part of Valletta, at a distance of 1.1 km from the 16th-century high baroque St. John's Co-Cathedral. This elegant hotel features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a fitness studio and Wi-Fi throughout the property.
St Paul's Pro-Cathedral is merely 1.1 km from the property, and Fort Sant Angelo is a 10-minute ride from it. The Grand Hotel Excelsior is found directly on the outskirts of Valletta, a short distance from Marsamxett Harbour. The accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as the scenic Upper Barrakka Gardens only 1.6 km away. Grand Hotel Excelsior is also a few minutes' drive from Il-Furjana - Publiju bus stop.
There are 428 rooms with a balcony and a terrace. Some of them offer complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with a mini-fridge-bar and a coffeemaker. They have a bright interior. The spacious bathrooms include a sauna and a steam bath, as well as comforts such as hair dryers and bath sheets. Aside from that, panoramic views of the island are featured.
A buffet breakfast is served every morning in the restaurant at the hotel. There is a pool bar featuring English setting and serving refreshing drinks. This bar boasts great harbour views. Located at a distance of 1.1 km from the luxury hotel, the pizzeria Sotto Pizzeria offers an European menu.
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Important information
Check-in:from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out:until 12:00
Licence numberH/0003
Extra beds/cots
The maximum number of extra beds allowed in a room is 1.
The 2-star Grand Harbour Hotel enjoys a central location right in the centre of Valletta and at a distance of 0.7 km from Manoel Theatre, which will bring a degree of happiness into your life. The…
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Facilities
Internet access
Wi-Fi
Parking
Parking
Shuttle service
Paid airport shuttle
Sports & entertainments
Fitness centre
Wind surfing
Diving
Snorkelling
Cycling
Services
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Currency exchange
Hairdresser
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Eating places
In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Dinner
Packed lunches
Special diet menus
Business facilities
Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children facilities
Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Board games
Children's pool
Leisure facilities
Private beach
Seasonal outdoor pool
Indoor swimming pool
Beach access
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Steam room
Pedicure
Manicure
Waxing
Facial
Treatment room
Beauty treatment
Massage
Make up services
Facilities for disabled guests
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
Devices
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Decor
Carpeted floor
General facilities
No smoking on site
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Pets
No pets allowed
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Local attractions
Upper Barrakka Gardens
700 m
City Gate
400 m
National Museum of Archaeology
600 m
Hastings Gardens
350 m
Wignacourt Water Tower
400 m
Fort Sant Angelo
1.3 km
Sliema Ferries
1.3 km
Rock Beach
500 m
Manoel Theatre
850 m
Airports
Malta International
8 km
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There are 428 rooms with a balcony and a terrace. Some of them offer complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with a mini-fridge-bar and a coffeemaker. They have a bright interior. The spacious bathrooms include a sauna and a steam bath, as well as comforts such as hair dryers and bath sheets. Aside from that, panoramic views of the island are featured.
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Rose
2024-04-27
9/10
Nice sized bedroom. Stunning position late in the evening after a short taxi ride from the airport, in the lovely area.
Kevin
2024-04-24
8/10
I have stayed in the classic family room with excellent air-conditioning, a big balcony, and a terrace.
Jonathan
2024-04-11
7/10
Truly enjoyed my really really nice stay for a 12 night vacation. My deluxe room was available with climate control, luggage storage, and a small mini fridge. As for me, the location was particularly good and stunning, just next door to within easy walking distance of town, Valetta bus depot, and buses run to all destinations on the island.
John
2024-04-11
8/10
Neat and silent units with a lovely view of the harbour, big bathroom and comfortable beds, exceptionally kind employees.
Ann
2024-03-02
8/10
Marvellous position in the beach area, just off Manoel Island Yacht Marina, the ferry and the west side of valletta at level seven and certain areas.
George
2024-02-25
5/10
Delightful, relaxing unit with balcony. Stunning and brilliant location wonderful to cool off in after a hot day of sightseeing, easy to get around.
There were no dishes.
Albert
2024-02-02
8/10
Great and lovely location and great facilities. Deluxe queen room with the bathroom, a complimentary bottle plus chocolates.
Terence
2024-01-28
8/10
I was here for 14 nights and ate at poolside restaurant especially for breakfast.
John
2024-01-25
8/10
Spotless property with always attentive and incredibly attentive staff with managers on duty extremely professional.
Robert
2024-01-17
7/10
Comfortable location close to a bus stop, that was handy. The breakfast was sumptuous with cakes, nice views over the harbour and the option for vegetarians and attention to detail. The staff was competent, and the restaurant was really nice.
John
2024-01-16
9/10
Loved my time here. The breakfast was sumptuous and extensive, the staff was well-trained, the grounds were perfectly clean. The service was very good and the food was good. The location was comfortable and decent, specially it was close to a bus station which was useful.
George
2024-01-14
9/10
Beautiful and wonderful location and the room was stocked.
Emma
2023-12-27
8/10
A wonderful poolside restaurant was open on site.
Malcolm
2023-12-26
9/10
Overall it was well-equipped, with a functional bathroom.
John
2023-12-12
9/10
Delicious breakfast with a lot of options, luxury and exceptionally clean place. Excellent amazing location, close to the old city centre.
David
2023-12-12
9/10
All in all everything was first-class, had a really lovely stay for a 12 night vacation. The hotel has particularly good and stunning location really close to restaurants, harbour at the foot of the city walls and Valletta. Had dinner at Mandraggio, set 10 mins away on foot.
John
2023-12-03
7/10
Particularly good location near the main historical attractions as well as all restaurants and bars, it's very central. The breakfast is superb and comprehensive, available with fish and the option for vegetarians and corn.
Aidan Ryan
2023-12-01
7/10
We booked a double room and really enjoyed it. The stuff were absolutely wonderful and fine, you should know it. Very central location of this prestigious hotel was a bonus. Easy access to Malta International airport, which was about 15 minutes' drive away.
Eric
2023-11-23
8/10
Spotless place & very attentive and always attentive staff with great service from all of the staff. Absolutely superb and comprehensive breakfast with hot dishes, meat or fish plus food selections of food.
Danny
2023-11-18
7/10
Absolutely wonderful staff, delightful double room. 15 minutes by car from the airport.
Howard
2023-10-29
9/10
Magnificent and clean place, good view of the sea and the entire pool area. Delightful unit with a convenient decor, fine staff from the reception staff to the housekeepers. The location unique and brilliant on the harbour. Not too far from Saint Publius and other tourist attractions.
Ryan
2023-10-27
9/10
Best possible, top location in the very very nice area. A nice size and well-kept unit with panoramic views as well as 2 large beds. So very helpful, highly professional staff towards all guests.
David
2023-10-26
7/10
I stayed here for a trip and would have extended the stay. The breakfast was sumptuous and extensive with a massive spread and food selections of food and nice views over the harbour, and the restaurant's offer was good. The staff were hard-working and well-trained, a real pleasure to deal with.
The staff - some of them were not so good.
John
2023-10-02
7/10
Very central location was a plus. A dressing area, luggage storage, and a safe box were available in our deluxe room. The staff were incredibly kind, breakfast was very tasty.
George
2023-09-29
5/10
The units are tidy with a balcony. You'll need to walk 15 minutes to get to the bus stop.
As we remember, there was no bar.
Edward
2023-09-29
9/10
Its location was central, minutes from Msida Bastion Historic Garden. In general the staff were highly professional and hard-working.
Reginald
2023-09-23
8/10
Fairly clean accommodation, accommodating staff from the reception staff to the housekeepers. Neat rooms, overlooking the indoor pool.
Keith
2023-09-04
8/10
The best classy hotel I've stayed in before. The room was neat and silent when upgraded with a very nice balcony and roll-in shower. The location was amazing and the staff members were outstandingly accommodating and accommodating people from the reception staff to the housekeepers.
Robert
2023-08-12
7/10
Ideal location to harbour and the room was air-conditioned. I was there for 2 nights and ate at poolside restaurant with good choice of buffet or a-la-carte.
Paul
2023-07-27
7/10
Great way to end our trip. Impeccably clean and exceptional place with well-trained staff from the reception staff to the housekeepers. Deluxe queen room with nice view. Perfect and nice location right on the harbour, easy to get anywhere. Also - so close to the cheap public ferry, Valletta and bus terminal, and the Valletta town centre. Friendly check-in, late check-out.
Beds were not very comfortable.
Gerry
2023-07-12
7/10
We booked deluxe room, it had basic facilities you could ask for: a dressing room, luggage storage, and a safe. The staff was exceptionally kind when we had questions.
Frederic
2023-07-11
7/10
Thanks for the really nice stay during Easter holidays. They offer beautifully maintained, silent rooms with nice view, 1 of 10 floors and a gigantic.
Dominic
2023-07-05
8/10
The rooms are tidy with all expected amenities, everything is very easy.
Joshua
2023-06-28
9/10
We booked deluxe twin room with a comfortable bed and could use wake-up service, available in it. Greatly enjoyed this old-fashioned hotel, recommend.
Douglas
2023-06-26
6/10
Had a well-equipped and well-kept room with air conditioning, a beautiful view, for example, felt safe throughout our stay. The location was exceptionally nice and ideal, close to a bus stop and easy to find.
Views appeared to be not so great.
Albert
2023-06-16
8/10
The classic family room with lovely views of marsamxett harbour had basic facilities you need.
Bob
2023-05-03
9/10
Unique location in general, lovely staff with great service from all of the staff. The rooms are tidy with climate control and luggage storage.
Mark
2023-04-19
7/10
Brilliant place for 5 nights with very attentive and always attentive stuff from the reception staff to the housekeepers. Fantastic, amazing location to get to the pier.
Louis
2023-04-10
8/10
Air conditioned deluxe room, very comfy beds. Efficient check-in, generally exceptional service. Main bar and nice pool. Incredible and decent location for our visit to Valletta Waterfront just a short walk away from the hotel.
Steven
2023-04-10
8/10
Ideal and spotless place, always attentive and incredibly attentive staff from the reception staff to the housekeepers. Particularly good and stunning location, within walking distance of Msida Bastion Historic Garden. Set in a very enjoyable area close enough to car/taxi, the new fountain, and the city center of Valletta. Great to have an outdoor restaurant for all meals.
Rob
2023-04-10
9/10
The room was neat and silent and the view of the sea was lovely. The location was marvellous very close to the port. We had goodies and coffee at Cafe Phoenicia, it was located an easy walk to the venue.
Sally
2023-03-21
5/10
The room was tastefully decorated, brand-new with nice view and terrace, I was pleased. The offered breakfast was sumptuous and extensive with a chef preparing food to order. The accommodation had a central location in general everything was very good. Everyone was well-trained and friendly efficient.
As for me, the area was really noisy.
Andrew
2023-02-26
7/10
The hotel was overall clean with free Wi-Fi. Highly professional staff with managers on duty extremely professional, and provided a family atmosphere.
Didn't like the area, it was poor.
Hugh
2023-02-21
8/10
The staff was fairly friendly and absolutely kind, offered wake up calls and ironing free of charge. The room was neat and silent, good sleep in a very comfy bed. The marvellous location was an easy walk to National Museum of Fine Arts. In the restaurant they served international cuisine dishes. It was as expected, had a really comfortable stay for a 12 night vacation.
Jimmy
2023-02-21
7/10
The atmosphere created was family. The room itself was a nice size and had extraordinary views of the sea and the old town. The location was prime and best possible: the main shopping centre and a market were within walking distance. A few times I ate at Adesso, located relatively close to the hotel. Wonderful restaurant provided vegetarian dishes.
Thomas
2023-02-09
8/10
We have stayed here for 5 nights and had a relaxing experience. Liked our airy and luxurious room with all expected amenities. The food at the outdoor restaurant was brilliant.
John
2023-01-26
5/10
Our double room came with with a view of the harbour and balcony.
Well, there was no bar.
David
2023-01-14
7/10
The location of the hotel in Valletta is quiet and decent, adjacent to Valletta, the airport and the harbour. Its rooms are neat and luxurious with nice view, tea and balconies.
Tom
2023-01-10
9/10
I️ had a lovely view overlooking garden. The hotel had a central location near local bus station.
Amanda
2023-01-04
9/10
The location of the hotel was unbeatable and fab - relatively close to The Pub. Besides, it was just off Valletta and Malta. The outdoor restaurant and main bar were also available.
Guy
2022-12-30
7/10
Very central location right on the harbour. Again, walking distance to Sliema Ferry.
Bill
2022-12-18
9/10
The sea view and tidy room. Nice pool area too. Fab food, marvellous and brilliant location on the harbour. For tea or coffee visit Cafe Minas nearby.
Anna
2022-12-08
8/10
Everything about this top quality and luxurious hotel was fine. The place had a family atmosphere. The venue was in a central location on the waterfront. Stopped by Cafe Phoenicia to get some coffee and treats, it's just a walking distance from the venue, recommend. I loved 14 nights there.
Billy
2022-12-08
9/10
We booked it before and recommend it to everyone. Loved every detail about our wonderful 5 nights stay here. The hotel had a spectacular location not too far from Agenda. All of the staff was efficient and accommodating.
Joseph
2022-11-23
5/10
The hotel was reasonably clean and glamorous, had extraordinary views of the harbor. We booked classic family queen room and could use wake-up service, available in it. Besides, the location was prime for our stay, within 10 minutes' walk of Grandmaster's Palace.
Its breakfast definitely should have been included in my rate.
David
2022-11-21
8/10
A neat room provided with nice view, balcony, for instance. Central location, cosy base for discovering Valletta. A good choice of food options around 10-15 minutes walk from the venue.
Fred
2022-11-07
9/10
I loved this perfect place, stayed there for 2 nights. The rooms were airy with nice view, the staff were attentive. There was lovely outdoor restaurant with appetising meals. All in all my stay was perfect, nothing too much trouble.
Paul
2022-10-28
8/10
The location was stunning, just a short walk away from an archaeology museum. It was located in a great area. The swimming pool was great too.
Jessica
2022-10-25
7/10
All in all, it's impressive place that has charming staff from the reception staff to the housekeepers. Relaxing rooms come with a balcony and nice view plus big bathroom. They serve fresh food, have variety of options to choose from.
Steve
2022-10-05
7/10
The room was nice large and with comfortable beds. Having a shower, a hairdryer and bath robes was a bonus. Close to a bus stop, the location was fab and spectacular.
Nick
2022-10-03
8/10
Central location close to the sea, the harbour, the old town of Valletta, appreciated it.
John
2022-09-10
7/10
The room was luxurious, it had shower facilities, a hair dryer and soft bathrobes. The location was brilliant, at a moderate distance from a 16th-century palace.
Daniel
2022-08-25
9/10
Everything is very good, liked my time here. Efficient and welcoming staff as one would expect. It has peaceful location for visiting Msida Bastion Historic Garden. The pool bar is a nice plus.
Harry
2022-08-11
9/10
Make sure to get double room with the terrace, a harbour view, as example. Thanks to marvellous location it took us 5 minutes to get to the bus stop.
Paul
2022-08-07
9/10
I have stayed in deluxe queen room with a very comfy bed, all the furniture, nice view for 6 nights.
Jason
2022-07-15
8/10
The setting is peaceful and unbeatable, short walk to Valletta, the main bus station and the old town of Valletta.
William
2022-06-29
9/10
I really enjoyed the classic family room.
Frank
2022-06-23
8/10
I had 1 night in Valletta, spending the time here lovely. The location was AMAZING, within walking distance of Sliema Ferry. I appreciated the good restaurant and the food was savoury.
Guy
2022-05-16
8/10
Had a great stay in this hotel, appreciated staff and rooms.
Norman
2022-05-05
9/10
Generally, the place was top-notch and had efficient staff with managers on duty extremely professional.
Pierre
2022-04-24
9/10
The location and rooms were excellent. Large beds, we loved it.
André
2022-04-12
8/10
There where good stuff and atmosphere for a lovely stay. We ate at a nice restaurant with a view.
Hans
2022-04-09
9/10
It is a divine hotel with airy rooms and exceptional views across bay.
Gary
2022-04-08
9/10
Such an excellent stay in this hotel. We liked staying in the place thanks to very good location and food.
Heather
2022-04-04
8/10
It had every detail we needed, we really enjoyed location and staff. Just a walk down to a main street and city walls. 0.5 km from Malta International airport.
Michelle
2022-03-13
7/10
Tbh, had a VERY LOVELY stay in this hotel. Also, I loved how beautiful the location was. Amazing view, good bar - everything was really good.
William
2022-02-17
8/10
Reasonably spacious & fairly clean hotel, good service, magnificent location close to the city center. Reasonably large, luxurious room with terrace, and pretty friendly staff.
Neil
2022-01-07
9/10
Patient staff, decent location and very nice restaurant. The service was very efficient, I had 3 wonderful nights here. The pool was clean, views were absolutely stunning, and its parking was good.
Billy
2021-12-30
8/10
We needed a place for shopping, everything was lovely. This hotel was super base for exploring Valletta, appreciated it. The room was normal double and had a nice lighting. Good beds, excellent pool. Quiet, prime location.
Michael
2021-11-25
9/10
Spacious and clean hotel, location was favourable adjacent to Valletta, also the main bus terminal.
Edward
2021-11-17
9/10
Fairly clean property, modern staff.
Views were awful.
Max
2021-11-13
9/10
We loved being in this property. The room was breathtaking, location was simply perfect, really good visit. The breakfast was tasty with plenty of great options. Staff were happy to help, they are all especially wonderful people.
Anne
2021-11-07
9/10
Stayed in warm double room with balcony, large terrace, beautiful view. Yoghourt, eggs and cheese for breakfast were all reasonably priced!
Sara
2021-10-11
8/10
It's nice base for sightseeing and exploring Valletta. It is walking distance to Adesso, where you can have lunch.
Bill
2021-09-20
9/10
Every detail was wonderful, such as location and staff. We got room with superb decor and an huge bathroom to relax. It was clean, and our stay was luxurious!
David
2021-09-15
5/10
Very convienient location, funky hotel and also spotless. Reasonably sized and reasonably sized room, very good value for money. The staff were happy to help throughout my stay.
Well Wi-Fi was hopeless, and there was old bed in my room.
Jeff
2021-09-06
7/10
It was a very special stay, luxurious place. Outstanding meal and efficient service. Booked a room with beautiful views.
Bill
2021-06-18
8/10
The rooms were well decorated, the staff was supportive, the breakfast was nice hot. The room had coffee and terrace plus smoke detectors, provided for safety measures. They made my stay just perfect. Prime location to a historical museum. Took a walk around city center, located at walking distance from the hotel: )
George
2021-04-06
9/10
extra polite staff, sumptuous breakfast, brilliant location. comfy beds, quite modern rooms and a decent size bath. a sandy beach, just splendid view. i loved to spend time in the small poolside bar.
Bill
2021-03-13
9/10
It was an outstanding experience. The place was magnificent and clean. The room was cool and huge. Exquisite service from reception staff.
Tom
2021-03-06
9/10
Plentiful breakfast, very obliging workers. The staff did all they can for a memorable stay. Soft beds, coffee, fridge and air conditioning in the room.
Glen
2020-10-19
9/10
Handy base for 2 nights. This venue had an excellent reception. Their concierge is the best! You can visit Giannini that offers excellent meals.
Alec
2020-09-18
8/10
We liked everything of our stay there. Room was good sized...
Alfred
2020-04-26
8/10
Beds were really comfy. There´s a bus stop within walking distance to the place. Tea and coffee in the bar. Vicinity of national museum of archaeology was a plus.
Paul
2020-02-29
8/10
Such city attractions as national museum of archaeology were near to this hotel. Unbeatable location for everything: D
Jack
2020-01-04
8/10
large rooms. giannini is a short way from the hotel. it truly was a great experience. we really enjoyed staying at the venue.
