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AX The Saint John

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Malta Experience

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Superior Double Room
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Blackout curtains
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Blackout curtains
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Quadruple Room

Comfort Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Heating
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Comfort Double or Twin Room

Comfort Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Blackout curtains
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
176, Merchant Street, Valletta, VLT 1174

What's nearby

  • Malta Experience - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sliema Ferry - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort St. Elmo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe Cordina - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grain Street - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lot Sixty One - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kingsway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Babel Bistro - ‬1 min walk

About this property

AX The Saint John

Upscale hotel near Malta Experience
A coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at AX The Saint John. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a front desk safe
  • Tour/ticket information, a banquet hall and a 24-hour front desk
  • A lift, smoke-free property and multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms at AX The Saint John boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 21 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

AX ¦ Saint John Hotel Valletta
AX ¦ Saint John Hotel
AX ¦ Saint John Valletta
AX ¦ Saint John
AX │ The Saint John
AX The Saint John Hotel
AX The Saint John Valletta
AX The Saint John Hotel Valletta

Frequently asked questions

Is AX The Saint John pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at AX The Saint John?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at AX The Saint John?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at AX The Saint John?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does AX The Saint John provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 21 per vehicle applies.

Where is AX The Saint John located?

Located in the heart of Valletta, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Grand Harbour and Malta Experience. Merchant Street Market and Casa Rocca Piccola are just steps away.

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AX The Saint John Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 188 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Highly recommend this hotel. Right in the centre but still quiet. Staff very helpful. Breakfast one of the best I’ve had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

We had a wonderful experience from check in to check out. Very clean and comfortable room with well appointed bathroom. Our check in was seamless and Amal was a standout member of the team who made us feel very welcome and provided us with really useful information about what to do and where to eat. Very happy with our stay and highly recommend the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Absolutely perfect location to visit Valetta, and the staff went above and beyond to make us happy. The breakfast is really nice too.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

We had a little hiccup with our room initially and the reception staff dealt with it immediately and decisively. They are incredibly friendly and welcoming nothing is too much trouble they make this a fabulous place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Lovely and welcoming staff, beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10

ideal for overnight stay before early flight home
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

The hotel is absolutely beautiful! I loved the decor, and the complimentary drinks on arrival. The staff was very pleasant. Also the surrounding area was perfect to get around and enjoy Valletta! Highly recommend

10/10

All perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

This place is fantastic. Well placed for everything. Rooms extremely comfortable ( mine was 504) had its own balcony, the only one, and was nice to sit out. Not the best views but you can see the med and several nice spires. Staff are amazingly kind and helpful. This is not the cheapest but I feel is the best.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

The hotel staff were incredibly helpful and polite. Our rental car fell through at the last minute and the hotel arranged for a car to be delivered to the hotel for us within a few hours. Breakfast was perfect. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Staff was excellent and helpful. Room was spacious. Area was way too noisy with blaring music. Breakfast was expensive and not worth the money. But very central to everything in Valletta.
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Chic. Clean. Central. Safe. All I needed for a short break.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

I very much enjoyed this hotel. The staff is very service-forward and helpful. It's quite lovely, the rooms are well-appointed and stylishly decorated. The location is fantastic. My only complaint was that the working condition of all electronic components in the rooms should be checked out - not all of the light switches worked and sometimes the tv would not turn on. But these are really minor complaints, as I would still choose to stay here again on a future visit to Valletta.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

NOTHNG TO DISLIKE. There are not enough words to describe how OUTSTANDING every employee represented themselves and the property in its entirety. Over 45 years of global travel...this experience rates #1.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

I recently stayed at the AX Saint John Hotel in Valletta, and it exceeded all my expectations. This beautifully modern hotel is not only well-built but also superbly insulated, ensuring a quiet and peaceful stay. The staff were incredible, offering exceptional friendliness and service. On my birthday, they surprised me with a lovely letter and a bottle of prosecco, making my stay even more special. The bathroom was immaculate, well-lit, and regularly serviced, adding to the comfort of my stay. The hotel's unique hydration stations – available in the room, just outside, and at the entrance – were a fantastic touch, ensuring I stayed refreshed throughout my visit. The continental breakfast was delicious and super filling, providing a great start to my day. One of the highlights was the detailed map and thorough explanation of places to visit in Valletta and across Malta provided by the staff. Their local insights were invaluable and truly enhanced my trip. In summary, the AX Saint John Hotel is a perfect blend of modern luxury and impeccable service. Whether you are visiting for a special occasion or just need a relaxing getaway, this hotel delivers on all fronts. I highly recommend it and would definitely stay here again. 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Super friendly staff great location and super quite rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

L’hotel è una dependance dell’hotel Rossini poco distante. La posizione è strategica ma la camera non mi è piaciuta. Aveva una sola finestra interna e quella del bagno non si apriva. Ho avuto la sensazione di essere in prigione. Camera abbastanza piccola ma la colazione molto buona.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

The hotel was lovely - small and quiet. It is a sister hotel to the AX Rosselli which covered the check in, check out and breakfast. The real stars of the stay were the staff. They were all so welcoming, professional and accommodating. Honestly, it is the top notch service which would encourage me to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023