Sliema Malta
Renovated
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Wellness Design SocialOutside the door
The house
AX HotelsRooftop harbor outpost
Set above Sliema, the ninth-floor rooftop infinity pool looks out across Marsamxett Harbour and the historic Valletta skyline.
What it’s good at
Notable
A ninth-floor rooftop infinity pool overlooking Valletta, paired with an indoor pool and seventh-floor Ayurvedic spa.
Listed
Contemporary guest rooms alongside signature concept suites individually styled around music, light, and sensory textures.
Listed
Rooftop drinks at Lounge360 and street-level espresso on the terrace at Talk of Town Café.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
This Malta hotel is roughly a five-minute walk from the Mediterranean Sea and features 149 stylish rooms...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on Sliema's High Street, the hotel sits five minutes on foot from the seaside promenade and ferries across to Valletta.
The rooms
Modern guest rooms feature private balconies, while signature Designer Collection Suites are individually styled around themes like music and light.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The rooftop freshwater pool overlooks the sea from the ninth floor, and a heated indoor pool sits below.
The spa and gym
On the seventh floor, a timber Finnish sauna and fitness centre sit beside the Ayurvedic spa.
TemptAsian Restaurant & Lounge
Asian fusion dishes arrive under a draped fabric ceiling, and terrace tables look across to historic church spires.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.