Grand Hotel Excelsior

Unfortunately having a seafront room came at a price, the hotel is dismantling the "Tiki bar" and at silly o'clock in the morning. We were woken up early by skip trucks and forklift truck and the dismantling of the "Tiki huts" On arrival we were met with a complimentary drink, the staff are friendly and polite. Have to agree with others the towels are past there best as are the beds. Some black marks around the shower. Room was not as clean as it possibly could be.

Negative: woke up at 6:30 am by forklift reverse warning noises and dropping heavy pallets. Why??? The hotel is having refurbishment, but it doesn’t need to be done at 6:30 am. Ridiculous. Please read this review and correct it. We spoke to many guests and all confirmed woke up. Positive: Great location, nice interior, friendly staff, fantastic food. I think this is the closest package holidays hotel to Valetta, and it’s only a short walk.

This is a beautiful hotel with absolutely wonderful staff. Everyone we met was so helpful, friendly and hard working. They did everything possible to make sure our stay was first class and that we got the most out of our week. I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel to anyone

A really nice hotel that is located just outside the Valetta city walls. Convenient location near the bus station - get the X4 from the airport. The staff were friendly. The hotel was quiet and had a nice view of the harbour. The bed was comfy and it was good to have tea and coffee facilities plus water bottles given. The balcony was a nice size and it was a bit chilly to sit out on, but would be nice in the warmer months. We did try the outdoor infinity pool - despite it being February! The spa staff were really nice and we had a good massage and afternoon tea. The staff were happy to accommodate any dietary requirements. The indoor pool was nice, a good size but the whirlpool pool was colder than we were expecting. The main pool was fine and it was nice to relax by, but as it’s half term it’s best to avoid time when kids are there. It would be good to have adult only times (they may do but we didn’t notice this). The breakfast buffet selection was good and catered well whether you wanted cereal, yoghurt or hot food. The waiters bring you tea and coffee. Their tea is lovely which isn’t always the case when you’re abroad! We enjoyed our stay and it was a short walk into valetta so we were able to try some other places for dinner. We ate in the hotel once in their restaurant and once at their bar and it was nice but we were disappointed with the roast potatoes for the restaurant meal - it’s basically a fried new potato and you only get one! Again, options for vegans and meat eaters.

I have read a lot of negative comments re hotel Let me dispel them Centrally situated for sightseeing all over the island bus station is a short walk 10 mins Valletta old town 10 mins walk Three cities ferry and gozo ferry 20 mins walk Valletta too silema ferry 15 mins Download bolt taxi app bolt taxis very reasonable Hotel may need updated however it is clean and spotless Staff friendly and accommodating Breakfast has a great choice As has buffet at night Drinks prices are comparable too Valletta reasonable Entertainment on at hotel some nights very good Hotel run a shuttle service too Valletta main gate as there is a hill too ascend from hotel too Valletta All said and done had a very pleasant stay and iam not going too be picky I would reccomend staying here