The Phoenicia MaltavsHotel Juliani
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Juliani scores slightly higher than The Phoenicia Malta. Hotel Juliani comes in at #4 in Malta with approval from 3 sources like Oyster, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
The Phoenicia Malta
The Telegraph
Independent
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide Independent
Fodor's
Forbes Travel Guide
Afar Magazine
The Mall, Valletta, Island of Malta FRN 1478, Malta
From $121/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph9.0
"The Phoenicia is the best of all the country’s five-star hotels if you are here to sightsee." Full review
Independent "Malta’s first five-star hotel, this 1930s grande dame is still the home-from-home for British royals visiting the former colony"
Lonely Planet "Just outside Valletta’s main gate, this 1940s old grande dame feels like the kind of place Miss Marple might stay if she were in town, with its potted palms and art deco piano bar." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"For decades, The Phoenicia Malta has been known as one of the top hotels on the island. But even if you knew the old Phoenicia, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. In its current..." Full review
Independent "It sits on seven acres of private gardens...the rooms are fairly minimal in decoration, the hotel interiors are magnificent, and the spa and indoor pool cap off the luxury amenities."
Fodor's "The grande dame of Malta is just outside Valletta's City Gate and is close to the busy bus terminus for cross-island exploration. Since the 1940s it has welcomed movers and shakers,..." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Originally built in 1939 for Lord and Lady Strickland, The Phoenicia Malta is a timeless-classic-turned-luxury-retreat. After a multimillion-dollar refresh, this architectural art-deco..." Full review
Afar Magazine "Why we love it: An extravagant hideaway where guests can live the palace life The Highlights: - Meticulously restored rooms with balconies and original Maltese tiles - An infinity pool..." Full review
Hotel Juliani
Oyster The Telegraph Lonely Planet
25 St Georges Rd, Saint Julian's, Island of Malta STJ 3208, Malta
From $69/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
OysterUpscale
"The four-pearl Hotel Juliani is a family-owned, 44-room boutique located on St. Julian’s seafront promenade." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The only luxury boutique hotel in St Julian’s, this is a tranquil oasis — complete with rooftop pool — in the heart of this bustling area of restaurants, bars and hotels." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This 44-room boutique hotel is in a lovely restored seafront townhouse with a great setting overlooking Spinola Bay." Full review
