The Phoenicia Malta - The Leading Hotels of the World

Valletta, Malta

8.9AI score

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Is The Phoenicia Malta - The Leading Hotels of the World good? Overview, pros and cons

Verdict: 8.9/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: location; gardens; good breakfast. Main complaint: older building (opened 1947).

Staylist AI overview · based on 7 public guest reviews

“The Phoenicia Malta's Valletta gate”

The Phoenicia Malta is a beautiful luxurious heritage hotel closest to Valletta's walled-city gate — very satisfactory clean rooms, a great extensive breakfast, a treat of an outdoor pool, amazing gardens and grounds, very good restaurants, and enthusiastic attentive staff. Guests found nothing to dislike; the rate reflects the luxury and location, one noted.

Rooms
Clean, satisfactory rooms for the guests.
Service
Enthusiastic, attentive staff for the guests here.
Location
Closest to Valletta gate for the guests.
Food
A great, extensive breakfast for the guests.
Facilities
Beautiful gardens and a pool here.
Value
Reflects the luxury for the guests.
  • Location
  • Gardens
  • Good breakfast
  • Kind staff
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sauna
  • Gym
  • Older building (opened 1947)

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How it compares

The Phoenicia Malta - The Leading Hotels of the World ranks #2 of 11 hotels Staylist lists in Valletta. The closest listed alternative is La Falconeria Hotel, 400 m away (score 8.6).

About the hotel

Address
The Mall, Valletta, FRN1478, Malta
Hotel class
★★★★★ 5-star
Chain
The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW)
Opened
1947
Renovated
2009
Check-in / out
From 15:00 · by 12:00
Distance to centre
0.7 km
Getting there
Airport: Luqa Malta International Airport (8.26 km)
Children
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.

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Amenities

  • Golf course
  • Sunbathing area
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Horse riding
  • Hiking
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Massage room
  • Gym
  • Private parking
  • Airport pick-up
  • Car rentals
  • Bar
  • 5 Restaurants
  • Cafe
  • Taxi booking service
  • Airport drop-off
  • Conference room
  • Multi-function room
  • Children's pool
  • Childcare service
  • Tour and ticket booking service
  • Currency exchange

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at The Phoenicia Malta - The Leading Hotels of the World?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
Does The Phoenicia Malta - The Leading Hotels of the World have a pool?
Yes: outdoor swimming pool, indoor swimming pool, children's pool.
Is there parking at The Phoenicia Malta - The Leading Hotels of the World?
Yes: private parking.
Does The Phoenicia Malta - The Leading Hotels of the World offer an airport transfer?
Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
What wellness facilities does The Phoenicia Malta - The Leading Hotels of the World have?
Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
How far is The Phoenicia Malta - The Leading Hotels of the World from the airport?
The nearest airport is Luqa Malta International Airport, about 8.26 km away.
How far is The Phoenicia Malta - The Leading Hotels of the World from the centre of Valletta?
About 0.7 km.
Is The Phoenicia Malta - The Leading Hotels of the World suitable for children?
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.

$1,114 / night

Hotel information updated 2 October 2026. How Staylist scores hotels. Report a problem with this page.

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