The Phoenicia MaltavsLocanda La Gelsomina
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Phoenicia is preferred by most reviewers compared to Locanda La Gelsomina. Hotel Phoenicia is ranked #10 in Malta with accolades from 3 reviews including Oyster, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
The Phoenicia Malta
The Telegraph
Independent
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide Independent
Fodor's
Forbes Travel Guide
Afar Magazine Independent Independent
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
Independent "This 1920s-style hotel with an intriguing history exudes luxury, allowing visitors to relax in its tranquil spa, seven acres of gardens and gorgeous infinity pool. Just outside the main..."
Independent "Five nights with Malta Direct cost from £389pp including easyJet flights from Gatwick, transfers and B&B at the Phoenicia Malta"
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Locanda La Gelsomina The Telegraph
3 Triq il-Kunsill Popolari, Birgu (Vittoriosa), Island of Malta 1131, Malta
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Dry Cleaning
The Telegraph8.0
"A stylish East-meets-West family-run boutique hotel with just four large rooms in an historic limestone house in the heart of traditional Birgu, a stone’s throw from the famous Grand Harbour." Full review
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