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AX The Palace

5.0 star property
Travelers can rejuvenate with a relaxing massage at the spa or unwind under sunny skies beside one of two refreshing pools in Sliema

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AX The Palace offers a peaceful retreat in Sliema's shopping district. Enjoy sunshine at the pools, schedule a spa massage, or borrow bikes to explore. The property includes a library and coffee shop, with attentive staff ensuring a smooth stay.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NT$2,736
NT$2,965 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2014
Premium bedding
Bidet
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Room (Atrium View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Design Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Single Room (Atrium View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Suite, Hot Tub

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Hot Tub

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Sliema, AX The Palace is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at St George's Beach and Golden Bay, while Malta Experience and The Malta Classic Car Collection are cultural highlights. Palazzo Parisio & Gardens and San Anton Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
High Street, Sliema, Malta, SLM 1542

What's nearby

  • Bisazza Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Point Shopping Mall - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Exiles Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sliema Promenade - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Saint Julian's Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Sakura - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Compass Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mason's Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Word Of Mouth - ‬4 min walk

About this property

AX The Palace

Luxury hotel near Sliema Promenade
A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at AX The Palace. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to a sports massage at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an area shuttle
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, a porter/bellhop, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 149 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with bidets and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Talk of Town
  • TemptAsian
  • The Tabloid

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the indoor pool after 2 PM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
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

Frequently asked questions

Does AX The Palace have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at AX The Palace?

As of 2026/1/17, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AX The Palace on 2026/1/22 start from NT$2,736, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is AX The Palace pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at AX The Palace?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at AX The Palace?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 50 (subject to availability).

Where is AX The Palace located?

Located in the heart of Sliema, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of ll-Fortiżża and Sliema Promenade. Bisazza Street and Triq Manwel Dimech are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

AX The Palace Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 601 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely helpful and courteous staff, clean rooms and great buffet breakfast and dinner. Good location and nice amenities with indoor connection to AX Victoria.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd stay at the AX Palace. Just as wonderful as our first stay. Amenities at the hotel are great and the food in the Asian restaurant plus their staff are wonderful, efficient and friendly. The Talk of the town Cafe food, drinks and service are also fantastic. A big thanks to
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 6 nights with our 9 month old. Amazing hotel, great location, the staff were lovely and we miss the breakfast!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was great. Happy hour roof top was nice. Dinner on the roof was surprisingly good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alessia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, service was prefect. There was no place for any type of complaints
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, good outdoor rooftop pool plenty of sunbeds, good sized room with huge bed, good indoor pool with sauna
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My fav hotel in Malta. Staff is all so helpful and kind!! Thank you for another great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaweeda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, breakfast and kind attentive staff
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in convenient location. Decent fitness centre, nice rooftop bar with friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul Edward George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy great staff
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Finlay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jörg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect and good food!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing, and staff were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAULA LOUISE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for the harbour trips, easy walking distance for the shops. Transfer not far from the airport. Staff extremely helpful, friendly and most accommodating. Food was amazing and plentiful at both breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views helpfull staff will defo be staying again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent structure, friendly staff and very functional, splendid stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

Outstanding hotel

Outstanding service, really super hotel, great location in the town, superb breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Georg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and nice accomodation
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Spacious rooms, clean and efficient staff. In my view it isn't a 5 star hotel, it's very tired in places but other than that it's great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve never stayed in a hotel where every single member of staff were so friendly helpful and attentive. In particular our lovely waiter that served us each morning for breakfast. I think his name was justin. I would highly recommend this hotel. It was spotlessly clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time. Staff very helpful and polite. Indoor pool very quiet in the mornings.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025