travel42 Hotel Review: Hotel Phoenicia Malta

Hotel Phoenicia Malta travel42 Professional Hotel Review

Location and History

Built in 1939, the Phoenicia is the oldest upmarket hotel in Malta, but because of WWII, it didn't open until 1947. The Royal Air Force commandeered it for their own use before it was partially destroyed due to bombing, requiring it to be rebuilt.

Located just a stroll from the city gate, it has the best location for visitors to Valletta that want to explore the old town on foot. The restored, imposing classical exterior shows off why this was traditionall...