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Grand Hotel Excelsior

Great Siege Road, Valletta, Malta, FRN 1810
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The Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta is a deluxe, 5-star resort situated within the sixteenth century fortifications of Malta’s capital city, Valletta - a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Excelsior commands a premier waterfront location offering breathtaking sea views of Marsamxett Harbour and Manoel Island. As a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the hotel exceeds expectations on the basis of its 5-star service excellence. All deluxe rooms and suites enjoy a harmonious blend of classic and contemporary design mixed with modern 5-star convenience. Spread over ten levels most of the rooms and suites overlook stunning harbour views. The Excelsior’s facilities include a private 30-berth marina, large outdoor and indoor swimming pools, health & beauty centre and 3 food and beverage outlets. The Excelsior offers versatile conference & banqueting facilities, 12 flexible venues, a number of which have natural daylight - an ideal environment for business meetings, conferences and other events. Should you require a larger event space than the Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta is able to provide, the hotel is happy to offer advantageous accommodation rates for the group, while the main event is held elsewhere. One such large Malta meetings option in very close proximity to the Excelsior, is the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta. This Historical building, originally the Holy Infirmary of the Knights of St John, has an auditorium capacity for up to 1,400 delegates and has hosted numerous world class conferences and events over the years. The Grand Hotel Excelsior opened its doors to its first guests on the 10th September 2007. The hotel prides itself in attracting and retaining a faithful following of leisure and business guests as well as prominent international personalities. The hotel’s pro-active team of professionals is ready to ensure that all guests are given a wonderfully tailored experience. Dedicated to your business, committed to your comfort. We invite you to view our hotel by browsing our Corporate Brochure https://issuu.com/grandhotelexcelsiormalta/docs/grand_hotel_excelsior_malta_corporate_brochure_202 We reopened our doors after Covid-19 on the 1st July 2020 and we are operating strictly on the latest Health & Safety guidelines which have been issued by the Maltese Government. Our hotel operations will remain in line with these directives, so that we provide the healthiest and safest environment for the guests.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependentPreferred Hotels & Resorts
Built2007
Renovated-
Total meeting space32,292 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms439
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Hotelstars Union

Awards

Cvent awards

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (ocean or water)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
EU Ecolabel

Certification body: EU Ecolabel

Expires: 12/31/2027

Need dates

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Jan 4, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
Jun 19, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
May 01 - Oct 15
Shoulder season
Nov 01 - Nov 30Mar 01 - Apr 30
Low season
Dec 01 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Feb 28

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
32,291.7 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,571.5 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
12
Second largest room
968.8 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
9,687.5 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
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Carapecchia
850.3 sq. ft.
-
9.8 ft.
92
32
66
92
80
56
32
30
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Business Centre Boardroom
344.4 sq. ft.
-
9.8 ft.
12
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12
-
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The Grand Ballroom
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8,266.7 sq. ft.
-
16.4 ft.
900
100
350
900
850
400
120
280
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Castille Room
968.8 sq. ft.
-
9.8 ft.
105
37
76
105
90
64
37
30
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Aragon Room
570.5 sq. ft.
-
9.8 ft.
58
22
44
50
58
37
22
20
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Provence Room
430.6 sq. ft.
-
9.8 ft.
47
16
33
47
44
28
16
-
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Bellavanti Room
1,571.5 sq. ft.
-
6.6 ft.
171
60
123
171
140
104
60
60
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Buonamici Room
882.6 sq. ft.
-
6.6 ft.
96
28
50
96
80
40
28
-
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De Medici Room
796.5 sq. ft.
-
6.6 ft.
87
30
62
87
82
52
30
60

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
439
Suites
10

Location

Getting Here

Malta Airports The Malta International Airport is located in Luqa, approximately 15 km away from this Valletta Hotel and can be easily reached by taxi. Should you wish to confirm your flights or claim baggage our Concierge team will be happy to assist you. By car: From the airport, go straight across the roundabout, following signs for Valletta. Turn right at the second roundabout and left at the third. At the end of the hill, turn left and then right into the main road. Drive north towards Valletta, passing Portes des Bombes, towards Floriana and then towards Marsamxett Harbour. Grand Hotel Excelsior is on the left hand side. Driving in Malta is on the left. By Taxi: Should you wish you can opt for Our Exclusive Chauffeur Driven Service from the Malta International Airport to the Grand Hotel Excelsior at 22 Euro one way (maximum of three persons). For Malta airport transfers please contact our transport desk on transport@excelsior.com.mt. The distance from the airport to this Hotel in Valletta (Malta) is 7km with a driving time of around 20 minutes. On Foot: Kindly click on the below map to follow the directions from the Valletta Bus Terminus to the Grand Hotel Excelsior main entrance.
Distance from airport 4.6 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking
Street parking

Local Attractions

Valletta Waterfront
Valletta Waterfront
Recreation
1 km
With its nineteen historical 250-year-old warehouses, built by Grand Master Pinto at the height of the baroque period in Malta … stretching along the water’s edge and the historical Quay Wall where the Knights of St John and European merchants used to unload their wares … the impregnable Old Power Station that serves as a testimony to the eclectic and heroic history of the Grand Harbour … the Forni Stores, dating back to 1626 and constructed by Grand Master de Vilhena – the Valletta Waterfront invites you to discover its complete mix of retail, dining and leisure experiences. The Valletta Waterfront is also the gateway to Malta’s capital city, Valletta – a city built by gentlemen for gentlemen. In fact, as one of the most successful Mediterranean ports, the Port of Valletta welcomes more than half-a-million cruise passengers into this open air museum. All this comes with an added bonus – the majestic setting within the Grand Harbour, a natural deep water port, for many thousand of years the epicentre of Malta’s maritime activity, a truly exceptional and outstanding backdrop.
Casa Rocca Piccola
Casa Rocca Piccola
Historical landmark
1 km
This beautiful Palace is the only privately owned property open to the public in Valletta and has a fascinating variety of different things to see. Originally built in the 16th Century for Don Pietro La Rocca, a Knight of Malta, it is now the family ancestral home of the 9th Marquis de Piro and his family. On your visit you will be able to walk through twelve palatial rooms including the two Dining Rooms, (one for the Summer and one for the Winter!) as well as the Four Poster Bedroom and a private Family Chapel. There are literally hundreds of magnificent things to see and many visitors come back year after year. One of the most popular things to see at Casa Rocca Piccola is the network of underground passages and tunnels cut out of the rock over its 400 year history which provide a dramatic and exciting addition to the tours of the house. One particular tunnel takes you into a huge cavern that was used during the WW2 to shelter over 100 people from the heavy bombing and another tunnel takes you to a small room used as a private family shelter.
THE SALUTING BATTERY
THE SALUTING BATTERY
Recreation
1 km
The Old Saluting Battery stands on the lower part of the St. Peter and St. Paul Bastion. Originally built in the 16th century, it remained in continuous use up to 1960. The battery functioned as a master time keeper, as the gun shots at sunrise and sunset marked the beginning and end of the working day, as well as the opening or closing of the town gates. The noon gun was fired to signal to mariners in the harbour the exact hour of mid-day, which was necessary for the regulation of watches on board ships for accurate navigation. The Saluting Battery was restored in 2005, complete with eleven original British 24-pounder cannons from the mid-late 19th century and volunteers dressed in uniforms of the time, representing the Royal Malta Artillery. Location: Lower area of St. Peter and St. Paul Bastion, Valletta (right under the Upper Barracca Gardens)
AUBERGE DE CASTILLE
AUBERGE DE CASTILLE
Historical landmark
1 km
The Auberge de Castille was the official seat of the knights of the Langue of Castille, León and Portugal – one of the most powerful of the Order of St. John, its Head being the Grand Chancellor. The Knights of this Langue were responsible for the defence of part of the fortifications of Valletta, known as the St Barbara Bastion. The Auberge is situated at the highest point of Valletta and originally looked out on the rolling countryside beyond, giving it a unique vantage-point unsurpassed by any other building in the city. The original Auberge was built by the renowned Maltese architect Girolamo Cassar in 1574. It was extensively re-modelled and virtually rebuilt in 1741, the present plan of the imposing structure attributed to Andrea Belli. The building was damaged during the siege of the French forces (1799–1800) as well as during the Second World War (1939–1945).
GRANDMASTERS PALACE
GRANDMASTERS PALACE
Historical landmark
1 km
The Palace stands in the very heart of Valletta - the World Heritage City founded by the Sovereign Hospitaller Military Order of St. John after the Great Siege of Malta in 1565. Besides being the Office of The President, The Palace also serves as the House of Representatives and boasts of, an armoury which symbolises the past glories of the Order. The first structure on this site was built during the reign of Grandmaster Jean de La Cassiere (1572-1581) in order to serve as the Grandmaster's Palace. Subsequent Grandmasters enlarged and embellished the original structure until it took its present shape during the mid-18th century. Following the French occupation between 1798 and 1800 The Palace was taken over by the British administration, thereby serving as the Palace of the Governor. It also saw Malta's constitutional development as it was the seat of Malta's first Constitutional Parliament in 1921 and, following Independence in 1964, the seat of Parliament and also of the Head of State. The Palace State Rooms and Armoury are open to the public. Howvever, the State Rooms may be closed to visitors at short notice due to the exigencies of the Office of the President or the House of Representatives.
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Mediterranean Conference Centre
Mediterranean Conference Centre
Convention center
10 mins
Since its inception as a conference centre an ongoing restoration and maintenance programme has kept the unique historical character of this national monument, while providing a modern venue able to handle major international conferences, exhibitions, banquets and theatrical events. The MCC, the flagship of cenference venues on the Island, is now renowned for its outstanding services and facilities.
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Cancellation Policy

1. If the cancellation is effected before 90 days of the group’s arrival then no further charges are incurred. The Hotel will however retain the deposits paid. 2. If the Client cancels up to 10% of the rooms reserved between the 89th and 60th day prior to the group’s arrival then no charges are incurred. Accommodation cancelled in excess of 10% shall be subject to a further cancellation charge of 25% of the cancelled accommodation cost. 3. If the Client cancels up to 10% of the accommodation reserved between the 59th day and the 30th day prior to the group’s arrival no charges are incurred by the Client. Accommodation cancelled in excess of 10% shall be subject to a further cancellation charge of 50% of the cancelled accommodation. 4. If the Client cancels up to 05% of the accommodation reserved between the 29th day and the 15th day before the group’s arrival no charges are incurred by the client. Accommodation cancelled in excess of 05% shall be subject to a further cancellation charge of 75% of the cancelled accommodation. 5. If the client cancels any accommodation reserved within the 14th day before the group’s arrival and the actual arrival date, or has any No-Shows on the day of arrival, the Client will be charged 100% of the cancelled accommodation. 6. In the event of full or partial cancellation, any other charges or expenses incurred with third parties by the Hotel in connection with the group are payable in full by the Client. 7. In the event of cancellations in excess of 25% of the room block within 14 days prior to the arrival of the group, the Client will be subject to a further cancellation charge of 50% of all cancelled food & beverage services

Additional details

• The Hotel undertakes to hold at the client’s disposal the number of rooms, for the duration stated • The Client agrees to send the final rooming list 15 days before the group’s arrival. • Rooms for group allocation will be assigned according to the run of house. • Check-in & Check-out Time: Hotel check-in time is 15:00 hours, Check out time is 12:00 noon. • VIP’s: The Hotel must be informed of any special requirements for hospitality arrangements or registration of VIPs, at the latest 15 days prior to the group's arrival together with the rooming list. Any requests for additional suites, specific room locations, etc., not specified in this agreement will be accommodated on a space available basis.

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Grand Hotel Excelsior Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Grand Hotel Excelsior's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Grand Hotel Excelsior have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Grand Hotel Excelsior and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Grand Hotel Excelsior's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Grand Hotel Excelsior developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Grand Hotel Excelsior clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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