AX The Saint John

Hotels
AX Hotels
9.1 (622 reviews)
176, Merchant Street , Valletta , mt

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Ironing service
Car hire
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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.

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 622 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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A9524UTbarbarad Couples
10
A great stay at The St John
Pros:

A lovely location in Valletta to explore the city. Straight forward to travel further afield to Gozo, the Three Cities and Mdina.
The hotel staff were welcoming, our room comfortable and well equipped.
A highlight was our breakfast with plenty of choices, the lovely and efficient staff team led by Katho .

2026-05-08 via Tripadvisor
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STAVROULA couple cy
7
Αρκετά καλή.
Pros:

Η άνεση του χώρου.

Cons:

Η τουαλέτα. Δεν υπήρχε privacy

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Pavel family_with_children gb
3
Hard to sleep, bad smell on the ground floor
Pros:

Location is great

Cons:

Permanent noise from ground floor when rubbish was removed late in the night and properly cleaned early in the morning

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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kennethm92 Couples York, North Yorkshire, England
10
Lovely hotel
Pros:

We had a week in the Ax St John which is in a great central location. It is spotlessly clean and the rooms are lovely, but if you want a quiet stay ask for a room at the back of the hotel. Breakfast is served at the adjoining AX Rosselli and it was fabulous. A three tier stand with pastries, cold cuts and cheese, then fruit at the top, plus your choice of eggs and omelettes, yoghurt and cereals. The breakfast staff, under team leader Katho, were absolutely fantastic. The service was totally faultless. Thank you for a wonder ful stay.

2026-05-02 via Tripadvisor
5
533moirar Couples Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
10
Great choice for a good visit to Malta
Pros:

Really great hotel, I echo everything said before.Very well run, breakfast exceptional,staff very attentive..I loved the location,perfect for a good visit..We weren't troubled by any "bar" noise. In fact we enjoyed sitting out with a drink in the evening listening to the adjacent bar music..Loved the decor and the sensitive restoration..Of course I'd go back..Just enjoy...

2026-04-29 via Tripadvisor
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Robert arwel couple pt
10
Excellent
Pros:

When we checked in the connected Hotel we were welcomed with a complimentary glass of red wine & prosecco. Excellent experience.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Joanne extended_group gb
9
Perfect spot
Pros:

Reallk nice staff helpful welcoming
Large room great central location

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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CARMINE extended_group it
8
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Desislava couple bg
10
Pros:

Автентична сграда, централна локация, страхотна закуска.

Cons:

Вечер беше шумно от заведенията под хотела, но изолацията беше сравнително добра и след умората през деня не беше особено голям проблем.

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Patricia solo_traveller us
10
I wish it was longer and would stay there again!!
Pros:

Very clean spacious rooms in the heart of the city!

Cons:

Everything was lovely!

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Gisinger solo_traveller at
7
Pros:

Grundsätzlich alles soweit okay...wir hatten ein Hinterhof Zimmer. Wenig Licht, dad Lüften war auch aufgrund des schweren Stores schwierig.
In der Nacht aufgrund der Lage des Zimmers nicht möglich bei offenen Febster zu schlafen. Dafür war es ruhig.

Cons:

Siehe oben...Zudem war der Wasserhahn beim Kipper defekt...immer alles voller Wasser....denke dass der schon länger defekt ist.

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Joel solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Staff was amazingly helpful and the location was perfectly centered to all the activities.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Stuart solo_traveller gb
8
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Jan couple gb
10
Very good hotel location was right in the mixes
Pros:

Room was nice and big
Shower was very good
B/F was OK
Location was excellent
Nice bar right next door

Cons:

Nothing all was good

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple ca
10
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Fehmi couple tr
9
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Lisa family_with_children gb
10
Unbelievably friendly, high quality, gorgeous hotel in the heart of Valletta
Pros:

Wow - what a gorgeous boutique hotel. We had the friendliest hotel welcome ever, with a complimentary glass of wine while we checked in. Note check in is in the next door Rosselli hotel (an even higher-standard sister hotel in the AX hotel group)- not a problem, do not let this put you off, as you also have an amazing breakfast here. So the AX Saint John has its own entrance a few seconds walk away from the Rosselli on the same street, and the rooms here are meant to be larger. Our upgraded room was absolutely huge, with high ceilings, an enormous 7 ft bed, and a balcony that closed off if you wanted it to be quiet. The rooms were gorgeous, extremely clean, with high quality linen, one of the most comfortable beds I have slept in, a large ensuite with plenty of high pressure and hot water. Breakfast in the next door Rosselli Hotel was fantastic, and the staff were all so friendly. Can't recommend this place enough! We were here in a cold week of rain and wind, so sadly didn't get to experience the rooftop terrace and pool at the Rosselli that is open to the public in the evenings. I forgot to ask if Saint John guests can use it during the day. The location was superb on Marchant street and St John street - easy for taxi/Uber/Bolt drop off and pick up. Also not far (walking) to get to the fast ferry for Gozo. The Saint John was close to the main Republic Street and all the attractions. Go early to St John's Co-Cathedral to avoid long entry queues (or try pre-pay online) and see the stunning Caravaggio painting of John the Baptist's beheading, don't miss the upstairs audiovisual explanation which was brilliant (called the Face to Face with Caravaggio). We also visited Mdina where the old city was beautiful, but a bit crowded (it was Good Friday!). Highly recommend a trip to quieter Gozo - overnight with car hire if you can, as such a different feel and lots to see / walk to there.

Cons:

nothing

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Sabine couple de
8
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Natalia extended_group br
9
2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Tserioni couple gr
10
2026-03-26 via Nuitee