The Phoenicia Malta
Malta
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Character and identity
Originally built in 1939 for Lord and Lady Strickland, The Phoenicia is Valletta's art-deco grande dame, perched just outside the walls of the UNESCO-listed capital with sprawling gardens running down toward Marsamxett Harbor. A multimillion-dollar refresh by U.K. designer Peter Young brought colonial-chic interiors in cheerful Mediterranean patterns with blue and pink accents across 132 rooms. Palm Court Lounge anchors the ground floor with daily high tea, Contessa cooks garden-to-table from the on-site vegetable patch, and The Club Bar runs live music most nights. Phoenicia Spa & Wellness adds an indoor pool, sauna, steam and salt rooms.
Who's it for
Best for:
Culture-minded couples and older travellers who want a heritage property within walking distance of Valletta's cathedrals, museums and harbour tours. Design fans will appreciate the art-deco bones and the Edward Caruana Dingli paintings; the infinity pool, afternoon tea ritual and tailored spa treatments suit a slower, romantic pace.
Should look elsewhere:
Beach-focused travellers and families chasing a resort holiday, since this is an urban heritage hotel without direct sea access or extensive kids' programming. Anyone booking on the third floor will also miss out, as those rooms come without balconies.
Bottom line
The draw here is the setting: a 1930s landmark with proper gardens and a harbour-view infinity pool right at the gates of Valletta, which no modern competitor in Malta can replicate. Book a balcony room (skip the third floor) facing the harbour, come for the shoulder seasons when the gardens and terrace dining are at their best, and budget time for high tea at Palm Court.
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What this place offers
- 24-hour room service
- Babysitting services
- Bar
- Fitness classes
- Gym
- Indoor pool
- Meeting rooms
- Outdoor pool
- Pet friendly
- Restaurants