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AX The Palace

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Sliema Promenade

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Design Suite
Suite, Hot Tub
Lobby
Design Suite

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa

Explore the area

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High Street, Sliema, Malta, SLM 1542
  • Sliema Promenade
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Sliema Ferry
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Malta Experience
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Design Suite

Design Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Room (Atrium View)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, Hot Tub

Suite, Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite | View from room

Junior Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite, Hot Tub

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Single Room (Atrium View)

Comfort Single Room (Atrium View)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Single Room

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Single Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Sliema

City center retreat .At this hotel, you'll be steps from Stella Maris Church and within a 10-minute walk of Bisazza Street. Triq Manwel Dimech and Tower Road are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Point Shopping Mall - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sliema Promenade - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sliema Ferry - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Malta Experience - 7 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Busy Bee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Sakura - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Compass Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Reno's Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

AX The Palace

5-star luxury hotel near Sliema Promenade
AX The Palace offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A health club, a sauna, and a library are also featured at the luxury AX The Palace.

This Art Deco Sliema hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 149 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2007
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
AX The Palace offers 149 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Sliema hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the indoor pool after 2 PM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12.00 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, American Express, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 5 stars.

Property is also known as

Palace Hotel Sliema
Palace Sliema
The Palace Hotel Sliema
The Palace Malta/Sliema
AX │ The Palace
AX The Palace Hotel
AX The Palace Sliema
AX The Palace Hotel Sliema

AX The Palace Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge bed, nice clean rooms. Staff excellent and went out of their way to be extra helpful. Didn't eat in the hotel, but breakfasts were good, if rather busy (which shows it is a popular hotel). Would go back there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really relaxing and enjoyable

The hotel was in a great position, the food was excellent, both breakfast, buffet or in the talk of the town restaurant. I would be really happy to stay again. I had really good nights sleep, the beds and pillows were so comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

wahid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property team were excellent. I stayed here for 7 nights and staff along with service is excellent. Front desk staff are excellent and friendly. It was overall a wonderful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the AX Hotel for 4 nights, and it was truly an unforgettable experience! The check-in process was quick and efficient, and the staff greeted us warmly, making us feel instantly at home. My room was spacious, clean, and offered a stunning view of the Valletta skyline—an absolute treat to wake up to each morning. The breakfast was another highlight, featuring a variety of delicious Italian dishes that were fresh and flavorful. The hotel’s location near the heart of Sliema is perfect for sightseeing, as it’s close to many major Malta attractions, making it incredibly convenient for exploring the city. Overall, the AX Palace Hotel offers excellent value for the cost, and the exceptional service makes you feel like part of the family. A special thanks to the reception staff for upgrading our room—it was such a kind gesture. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doyinsola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here, this time though the breakfast staff spent more time avoiding work than working
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, PASADENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice & relaxing stay. Easy to check in & the receptionist’s were all very sweet & helpful. I got a massage at the spa which was great & informative. I would love to stay there again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Saungweme's from 🇬🇧 AX The Palace was a really good choice for our stay in Malta. We booked the junior suite; the room was spacious clean and had all the amenities you'd expect in a 5 * hotel. We looked forward to getting back to the relaxing comfort of our room each day after spending the day exploring Malta. The bed was very comfortable; we had a balcony that stretched the length of our room with sea facing views. There is a concierge service and car parking available at the hotel at a small fee. There are 4 restaurants in the hotel each offering a different cuisine from around the world. The buffet options in The Tabloid restaurant were amazing and catered for different palettes. The attention to detail and service by the staff; from dining through to house keeping was exceptional. The front desk staff were very helpful and pleasant. Special mention to Front Office Manager Simba Mapfumo and Shivana, who added a personal touch to our stay making it even more special. They were knowledgeable and gave us some good tips and advise on places to visit. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miray, Surrey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff members here were so welcoming and kind. This hotel is beautiful and went above and beyond my expectations. It’s located in a very convenient location as it’s a short walk from both the ferry, and a variety of shops and places to eat, while also being in a fairly quiet neighbourhood. I even received a certificate on my birthday for a free cocktail for both myself and my husband.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

juliet

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Fantastic hotel and service- we arrived without luggage and they were able to provide essentials like toothbrush for us. Great place would definitely like to stay again and would recommend. Roof top pool and bar is particularly nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All very good!

Lovely room, good breakfast and great evening buffet with wine. Friendly and helpful staff. Especially the tall Indian/Pakistani waiter in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A big thanku to all the staff here who were more than helpful friendly and polite We had a wonderful 5day stay and so enjoyed being handy for catching ferry over and back to valleta at such a reasonable price! Our room was always tidy clean and beds well made x
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel - amazing food & staff were brilliant - would definitely recommend. Temptasian was unbelievable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was as we remembered from our visit two years ago. The rooms are spacious and clean, the staff helpful and friendly and the breakfast plentiful and delicious. The hotel is ideally situated for our needs in the hustle and bustle of Sliema, which we love, and perfectly located to visit Valetta and other places of interest on the island. The 7 day travelcard is very good value for money. We would definitely stay at the AX Palace Hotel again and would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone looking to holiday in Malta.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The propert was well located . Nice roof top pool area as well as adult only pool area. The room was very spacious and well appointed. The bathroom was very big with separate water closet, separate shower as well as a bathtub. The restaurants were good and the breakfast was excellent. My only regret is our room was on back of building. I do not recommend it as there was no view from balcony. But that was probably more my fault when booking
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not the same?

I have been coming to The Palace for about 10yrs for work. This time the service was not the same: breakfast drinks almost non-existent, reception failed to make reservation for restaurant and overall standard helfullness of some of the staff was poor. Will probably look elsewhere for next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay , staff were excellent- restaurants were great - fabulous location - we were very lucky to receive complimentary upgrade to a suite and that was truly wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

NICOLA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful - outstanding hotel and staff! Special mention for Olga on reception and Julie in the Asian restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Saudamini

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good except WiFi but the hotel provided a hub which worked fine
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with amazing staff. The room was comfortable and the facilities were great.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024