AX The PalacevsThe Phoenicia Malta
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, The Palace scores marginally better than The Phoenicia Malta. The Palace comes in at #8 in Malta with positive reviews from 3 reviewers such as The Telegraph, Oyster and Jetsetter.
AX The Palace
Oyster
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Michelin Guide
Independent
Forbes Travel Guide
High Street, Sliema, Island of Malta SLM1542, Malta
From $81/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterLuxury
"The 149-room Palace is a stylish luxury hotel in the center of Sliema, with a stunning infinity pool on the roof, the highest point in the city." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A five-star contemporary hotel in the heart of an upmarket residential area minutes from the Sliema Waterfront, rock swimming, boat trips, shops and restaurants." Full review
Jetsetter "Five-star glamour at one of Sliema's top hotels on TripAdvisor, with wine, a spa voucher and more." Full review
Michelin Guide "A luxury boutique hotel that combines high-design aesthetics with the kind of comforts you’d expect from a place called the Palace." Full review
Independent "The rooftop terrace is the focal point of the hotel, with a large infinity pool, bar and plenty of seating from which to enjoy the panorama. There’s also a spa and indoor pool."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"AX The Palace sits in the center of Sliema, a resort town on Malta’s northeast coast. This Malta hotel is roughly a five-minute walk from the Mediterranean Sea and features 149 stylish..." Full review
The Phoenicia Malta The Telegraph Independent
Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Independent
Fodor's Forbes Travel Guide
Afar Magazine Independent Independent Show All Reviews
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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