AX The Saint John

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AX Hotels
9.1 (636 reviews)
176, Merchant Street , Valletta , mt

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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 636 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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Frits • couple • nl
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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cristinafD5522TJ • Couples
10
Exceptional
Pros:

We had a truly wonderful stay at this hotel in the heart of Valletta. The location is perfect for exploring the city, and the hotel itself is spotless, with beautifully maintained rooms that are both stylish and extremely comfortable.
The service was exceptional throughout our stay — the reception team were warm, welcoming, and always happy to help, while the restaurant staff of Grain Street provided outstanding service and made the meal a pleasure. The food was absolutely amazing and exceeded our expectations.
Overall, this was an outstanding experience from start to finish, and we would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Valletta. Well done to the entire team, and please keep up the fantastic service! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

2026-05-26 • via Tripadvisor
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Karen • couple • gb
7
A hotel in an excellent location with helpful friendly staff.
Pros:

Excellent location.Very helpful and friendly staff. Quiet room which was excellently cleaned daily.

Cons:

The outlook was very disappointing. We were looking onto a wall which created a claustrophobic feeling and made the room feel.dark and oppressive. The TV reception was poor, with only a few channels available.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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JOSE JOAQUIN • solo_traveller • es
5
180€, para una noche con A.Acondicionado pésimo
Pros:

La copita de bienvenida

Cons:

Un cuatro estrellas no puede tener un aire acondicionado pésimo extremadamente ruidoso, para una habitación que me ha costado 180€ para una sola noche.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Donna • solo_traveller • us
9
Hreat stay overall
Pros:

Nice room and bath, staff were great and I loved the location

Cons:

The curtains didn’t close properly and one of the lighting panels didn't work. One night it was noisy like work was being done overnight

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Preamrudee • extended_group • th
8
Pros:

Location

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
B
Beatriz • couple • ve
10
Wonderful
Pros:

Everything …specially the guy in the front desk
Dhai islam !!! He was very helpful and darling

Cons:

Everything was incredible

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Vitória • couple • br
10
Foi ótima e confortável!
Pros:

Café da manhã fantástico. Localização excelente. Quarto muito confortável. Funcionários atenciosos.

Cons:

Som de música alta e continua vindo do bar abaixo da nossa janela.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Amar • couple • es
9
Whenever back to Malta. Will stay in the same hotel
Pros:

Very good location. Very clean. Staff very friendly. Amazing breakfast.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
10
Excellent stay in a period property right in the centre of Valletta - friendly staff and comfortable
Pros:

We had a lovely room with a balcony looking over Merchant Street. We did not try the breakfast but others said it was great. The area is lively and can be noisy at night but we loved that sound. The sound proofing when doors and windows are shut is great if you wanted to shut that out.

Cons:

It took us a bit of practice not to flood the bathroom with the shower but we got there in the end !

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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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
D
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