AX The Saint John

Hotels
AX Hotels
9.1 (617 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 617 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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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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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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Stuart solo_traveller gb
8
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
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Faidra solo_traveller gr
10
2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Stacho solo_traveller sk
9
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Caroline couple gb
10
Would highly recommend.
Pros:

Central location, comfortable & quiet.

Cons:

Breakfast served off site

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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john couple us
9
Pros:

The breakfast was terrific and our waiter was outstanding!

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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francis couple gb
8
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Antje solo_traveller de
9
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Alan couple ie
9
Pros:

Excellent staff, particularly Craig, who is extremely charming, helpful and professional. It's an upmarket boutique hotel, excellent food and finishing, ideally located.

Cons:

The electronic room controls could be difficult to use. Their blue lights were a distraction in the middle of the night

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Maria couple gr
8
Κεντρικό δωμάτιο για πίτ στοπ ανάμεσα στις εξορμήσεις.
Pros:

Το δωμάτιο ήταν αρκετά κεντρικό και καθαρό. Είχε όλες τις απαραίτητες παροχές αν και ήταν ίσως το μικρότερο διαθέσιμο δωμάτιο του ξενοδοχείου.

Cons:

Η θέα από το δωμάτιο δεν ήταν κάτι το εξαιρετικό αλλά είναι κατανοητό σε τέτοιου είδους κεντρικά κτίρια. Η ηχομόνωση δεν ήταν και η καλύτερη αλλά και αυτό είναι φυσιολογικό όταν πρόκειται για ανακατασκευή νεοκλασικού κτιρίου.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Tetiana couple mt
10
Pros:

Everything especially they upgraded us to rosellli 5 star compliments of the AX

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Jennifer solo_traveller fr
10
Parfait !
Pros:

Tout ! L’établissement est très joli, les chambres sont somptueuses, le personnel est aux petits soins, le petit déjeuner est gargantuesque !

Cons:

Rien, tout était parfait !

2026-02-23 via Nuitee