AX The Saint John

Hotels
AX Hotels
9.1 (656 reviews)
176, Merchant Street , Valletta , mt

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Large breakfast options
Cons:
Noise from outside
Separate building for amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.9
Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Location
9.4
Excellent central location, great for exploring.
Room Quality
8.9
Rooms are comfortable and spacious.
Amenities
8.4
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.9
Overall good value based on location and service.
Food and Beverage
9.4
Excellent breakfast with a variety of options.
Overall Experience
9.5
Great stay with minor noise issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 20:06

Property Description

Modern Accommodation with Stunning City Views

Luxurious Rooms and Amenities
Experience comfort in our fully air-conditioned, elegantly designed rooms equipped with a flat-screen smart TV, a work desk, and a coffee machine. The en suite bathroom offers a touch of luxury with a hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Delicious Breakfast and Convenient Bar
Indulge in a delightful breakfast spread featuring a variety of sweet and savoury items, fresh fruit, hot beverages, and fruit juice. Unwind in the evening with a beer or cocktail at our stylish bar, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring Valletta.

Book now and elevate your stay at The Saint John - AX Hotels for a memorable experience in the heart of Valletta.

Important information:

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that check-in is at Hotel Rosselli, 131 feet away from AX The Saint John.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: MLA

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 656 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8.9
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Q4995IPalic Couples Halesowen, West Midlands, England
10
Fantastic holiday
Pros:

Lovely small boutique hôtel, ideally situated in the centre of Valletta. Stayed in a comfort room which was very quiet and well air conditioned - essential as the temperature was over 40 on several days. Breakfast was served either inside the sister hotel a few yards down the road or outside - great for people watching! Staff were all brilliant - Katho, Craig and everyone else whose names I don't recall. Would definitely return and highly recommend to anyone visiting Malta.

2026-07-24 via Tripadvisor
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Matthew solo_traveller gb
10
Lovely hotel, highly recommend
Pros:

The hotel was fabulous, they upgraded me and offered wine or champagne upon check in, all the staff were very helpful and attentive helping me with local recommendations. The rooftop bar and gym was very nice along with the location. Great room and everything was very clean.

Cons:

No criticisms

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Priscilla solo_traveller us
10
Wonderful Experience!
Pros:

Everything was absolutely fantastic! Exceptional location, service from the staff is impeccable and the rooms are gorgeous! Very comfortable beds. I’d stay here again in a heartbeat!

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Experience827463 Couples
10
Amazing stay
Pros:

Brilliant breakfast staff , Kathy, daman, Craig, all breakfast staff distant get all their names but thank you so muc, the concierge mohanmad tarik was fantastic full of information of where to go how to get there , and the icing on the cake was Samual from roof top grain the staff made this Holliday one of our .. best the food was great the rooms was perfect for us thank you to all at ax at John/ rosselli

2026-07-15 via Tripadvisor
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adamgP2930WV Family
10
Thank you
Pros:

A lovely boutique hotel in the heart of Valetta. I would recommend anyone to stay there.

Thank you for the hotel staff for making us feel welcome and for keeping the hotel so beautifully clean. Thank you to the breakfast team led by Katho who all really looked after us at breakfast.

2026-07-13 via Tripadvisor
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Maria Pilar couple es
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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GeorgiosEmmanouil couple gr
10
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Francesca couple it
6
Camera senza finestre apribili
Pros:

Bella la struttura il palazzo molto scenico

Cons:

La camera anche se era all ultimo piano non avena finestre solo una piccola fessura le altre non potevi aprirle perché davano sul corridoio non molto bello !! La camera di per sé bella e spaziosa .. peccato

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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JACQUELINE solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Laura Cristina couple it
8
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Georgia extended_group cy
8
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Laura couple pt
10
Pros:

Excelente localização, em zona animada, mas surpreendentemente silencioso no interior. Quarto espaçoso, muito limpo e com uma cama grande e muito confortável. Pequeno-almoço excelente e funcionários de uma simpatia e atenção excecionais. Uma experiência muito positiva, a repetir!

Cons:

Mais iluminação na casa de banho. Poderiam também
colocar o espelho de aumento que é muito útil.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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nigels900 Couples Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
10
Lovely hotel with a great breakfast and top class service from all the staff
Pros:

We stayed at The Saint John for a week on our first visit to Malta. The location is ideal for exploring the city. The reception and breakfast are at the sister hotel the Rosselli a couple of doors down and the service was exemplary throughout, from the way we were greeted on arrival quite late on the Sunday night with a drink and guide to what was on offer at the hotel and in Valletta (sorry we didn't get his name), to departure when we were able to come back to the hotel and relax before our late flight home.

Our room at the back of the hotel (504) was really good with a lovely little balcony overlooking the city and across to the Marsamxett harbour in one direction and the Med in the other. It was at the back so we didn't get any noise from Merchants' Street at the front, although in the centre of the city complete quiet cannot be expected. It wasn't intrusive. The breakfast (in Grain St, the hotel's restaurant) was first class with Katho and the team looking after us superbly and we had a really good dinner there one night too. We also enjoyed the rooftop bar Over Grain.

As and when we return to Valletta (which we're sure we will) we will definitely stay here again.

2026-06-15 via Tripadvisor
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Greta couple al
10
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Benny couple mt
8
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
10
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Rhiannon51 Couples
10
An absolute gem of a hotel in the centre of Malta
Pros:

We cannot recommend The Saint John enough for a stay in Valetta. We arrived much later than scheduled due to flight delays, however we were checked in, offered a glass of water and a much needed glass of prosecco by the kind reception staff member, who also provided some honey for my sore throat!
The hotel and our room were spotlessly clean and beautifully appointed. All of the staff were amazing, professional, helpful, friendly and kind. The breakfast served in the sister hotel Rosselli a few doors down was exceptional. Katho and Marisol looked after everyone - but again, all the staff were brilliant! The lovely roof top bar was another asset for evening drinks.
Other reviews have mentioned the noise from local bars, but you are in the centre of the old city, so that is part of the atmosphere. Being so central is an asset to see all of the local sights with proximity to ferries and buses for trips to visit the other delights of Malta.
We cannot fault our stay. We appreciate everyone from the staff team for making our time in Malta so memorable. Best from Anne and Ed

2026-06-09 via Tripadvisor
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Marcel extended_group de
8
Wie beschrieben, alles bestens!
Pros:

Zimmer top und sehr hohe Decke, schöne Balkon Ausblick, sehr sauber.

Cons:

Nur die Stromsteckdose könnte ein Adapter für EU-Gäste zur Verfügung stehen. Ich wusste gar nicht, dass in Malta englische Steckersystem haben. Zum Glück gibt es noch die USB-Anschlüsse im Zimmer, so dass ich über Umweg Strom beziehen kann.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Sue couple gb
10
Fabulous hotel, great location, excellent staff, making our short stay feel like a special treat!
Pros:

Gorgeous room. Beautifully furnished & nice and cool with welcome air conditioning. We received an unexpected upgrade to a sea view room with a small balcony which was lovely treat. Location was excellent, right in the heart of the action. Breakfast at the sister hotel next door was superb - a real highlight to our trip!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Frits couple nl
10
2026-05-27 via Nuitee