The Phoenicia Malta

The Phoenicia Malta stands on The Mall in Floriana, immediately outside the main city gate of Valletta, Malta's fortified capital. The location puts the hotel within a few minutes' walk of the Valletta gate, the Triton Fountain bus terminus and the start of Republic Street, which makes it an easy base for visitors who want the capital's sights without staying inside the walls. Floriana itself is a quieter, planned bastion suburb, and the hotel's gardens and bastion-edge setting give it a calmer feel than most central addresses. Airport transfers into the south-east of Malta typically take around 15 to 20 minutes by road. The five-star property was built in the 1930s and keeps the proportions and public rooms of that era, with a stately white facade, high ceilings and a long-established reputation as the grand old address of the Maltese capital. It has around 132 rooms, with the main categories being Deluxe Rooms, Superior Rooms and Suites, many with views over the gardens, the harbour approaches or the bastions. Standout amenities include an outdoor pool set in the gardens, a spa, air conditioning throughout and Wi-Fi. Dining is split across several restaurants and bars, and the hotel is known for its breakfast service and for afternoon tea and drinks on terraces overlooking the gardens. The spa and pool area suits visitors who want to combine sightseeing in Valletta with downtime, particularly in the hot summer months. Service is formal and concierge-led, geared to leisure couples, business travellers and visitors attending events in the capital. Typical double room rates run from about EUR 200 to EUR 420 per night depending on season and room category, and these figures are indicative rather than live. The property can be reached on the reception line at +356 2122 5241. Walking into Valletta takes only a few minutes, and the nearby bus terminal links Floriana to most parts of the island.