General Description:
Location. Grand Hotel Excelsior is located in Valletta, Malta, within five kilometres of the towns of Sliema and St Julians. The archaeological sites of Vittoriosa, Cospicua, Senglea and Tarxien Temples are within three kilometres.
Hotel Features. The hotel is set amid 15,000 square metres of landscaped gardens and is surrounded by the 16th-century bastion walls of Valletta. Perched on the edge of the sea, this 10-storey hotel offers an indoor and outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a sundeck with sun beds and umbrellas. Staff are available at the front desk to organise airport transfers, limousine service and water taxis to Sliema town.

There are five restaurants and four bars serving international, Mediterranean, Italian and Maltese dishes.

There are 11 meeting rooms including a Grand Ballroom and an Exhibition Hall. The hotel offers a business centre. Wireless Internet access is available in the hotel lobby free of charge.

The Grand Hotel Excelsior features a spa with sauna, steam bath and beauty and massage treatment rooms. Golf is available within four kilometres and a casino is located within six kilometres.

Guestrooms. There are 428 air- conditioned, contemporary guestrooms at the Grand Hotel Excelsior. Guestrooms extend to balconies or terraces and most offer views of the sea. Amenities include flat screen televisions with satellite channels, desks, Internet connections at a charge, safes and mini refrigerator.

Expert Tip. Gozo Island is 23 kilometres from the hotel. Ferries are available from Cirkewwa to Mgarr Harbour in Gozo and take about 30 minutes. The island offers scuba diving all year around, including the diving site of Dwejra, which offers a deep plunging pool of clear blue water, surrounded by rock formations, caves and drop-off points.

Overview
The hotel is situated adjacent to the magnificent 16th century bastions of Valletta in the Maltese capital - a UNESCO World Heritage City.

A couple of minutes on foot bring you to the gates of Valletta, a city brimming with culture, noble architecture and priceless art.

The hotel provides stunning views of Marsamxett Harbour and Manoel Island from its location by the edge of the sea. Its central position allows for easy travel to all parts of the islands.

Malta is known for the breadth of its history and ancient structures, all of which can be found within a few square kilometres.

Exterior
Modern purpose built hotel by the water's edge. Property enjoys spectacular views of the Pieta marina, Manoel Island and Tigne point. It further features its own private yacht marina.

Lobby
Large and spacious with classical decor enjoying views of the harbour. An
elegant staircase leads downstairs to the restaurant.

Rooms
Set over 10 floors, all of the hotel’s 428 rooms have been designed with great care and with the latest technological amenities to ensure maximum comfort. All rooms are decorated in a contemporary style with a classic, elegant and sophisticated touch.

Most rooms have a spacious private balcony, a sofa, a flat-screen TV with international satellite channels, one direct dial telephone in the room and one telephone in the spacious private bathroom. Bathrooms have a large washbasin, a separate shower and a large, deep bath.

Deluxe Single Inland Room - Located on the 1st – 7th floor and featuring one King-size bed or twin beds with a spacious balcony. These rooms are situated overlooking either landscaped gardens and 16th-century bastion walls or the hotel plaza.

Deluxe Double Inland Room - Located on the 1st – 7th floor and featuring one King-size bed or twin beds with a spacious balcony, these rooms are situated overlooking either landscaped gardens and a 16th-century bastion walls or the hotel plaza.

Deluxe Single Room Partial Sea View - Located on the 1st – 7th floor and featuring one King-size bed or twin beds with a spacious balcony, these rooms offer a breathtaking sea view of Marsamxett Harbour and Manoel Island.

Deluxe Double Room Partial Sea View - Located on the 1st – 7th floor and featuring one king or twin beds with a spacious balcony, these rooms offer a breathtaking sea view of Marsamxett Harbour and Manoel Island.

Deluxe Single Room Sea Front - Located on the 1st – 7th floor and featuring one King-size bed with a spacious terrace, these rooms directly overlook a picturesque 180 degree sea-view of Marsamxett Harbour and Manoel Island.

Deluxe Double Room Sea Front - Located on the 1st – 7th floor and featuring one King-size bed with a spacious terrace, these rooms directly overlook a picturesque 180-degree sea view of Marsamxett Harbour and Manoel Island.

All Room Types can be offered on either Room Only Basis or on Bed and Breakfast Basis.


Room Facilities
Air conditioning, Cable/satellite TV, Wake-up calls, Minibar, Coffee/tea maker, Housekeeping, Hypo-allergenic bedding availa, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Complimentary toiletries, Hair dryer, In-room safe, Designer toiletries, Desk, Pay movies, Window opens, Cribs (infant beds) available, Turndown service, Bathroom telephone, Direct-dial phone, Electronic check-out, Electronic/magnetic keys, Extra towels/bedding in room, Internet access - complimentar, Makeup mirror, Sewing kit, Slippers, Shower/tub combination

Check-in Time: 3:00 PM

Check-out Time: 12:00 PM

Dining There are a number of options for dining and drinking in the hotel.

Admiral’s Landing serves the finest in international cuisine with a Mediterranean twist and offers the hotel’s signature views over Manoel Island and Marsamxett Harbour. The elegant, sophisticated atmosphere provides the ideal ambience for your à la carte dinner, with the sublime food complemented by an extensive wine list.

Spice Island Restaurant; the hotel's main restaurant, specialises in stunning Mediterranean, South-East Asian, Middle-Eastern and Caribbean cuisine. Fragrant flavours, unique ingredients and live show-cooking stations really make a meal to remember in this, the hotel’s main buffet-style restaurant.

Enjoy the pleasant outdoor climate from the terrace overlooking the hotel’s attractive landscaped plaza, the perfect setting in which to enjoy traditional Maltese and Italian cuisine for a themed lunch or dinner.

For light dining outdoors, The Yacht Club is ideal. It is centrally-located in our external ‘Piazza Marina’ just outside the main hotel block on the harbour side, adjacent to the swimming pool. It offers popular pool snacks, refreshing ice cream, and a wide range of beverages throughout the day.

For that cosy English feel, the Chartroom specialises in fine wines, spirits, aperitifs and after-dinner cocktails. The Chartroom’s ambience reflects that of an old-fashioned luxury liner. The perfect way to relax in style.

With its spectacular views, Harbour View is the ideal meeting place. This lobby lounge bar serves guests and visitors an array of pastries, coffees, and wines throughout the day and into the evening.

When the sun and surf become all too much, try the Tiki Bar, situated on the pool deck. The Tiki Bar offers refreshing non-alcoholic drinks and light cocktails during the day.

Activities Fitness Centre, Diving, Indoor Swimming Pool, Outdoor Swimming Pool