Ax The Saint John Hotel - Valletta

$$$$||View on mapValletta, Malta176, Merchant Street, Valletta, Malta, VLT 1174|
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Ax The Saint John Hotel - Valletta
176, Merchant Street, Valletta, Malta, VLT 1174·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.0Perfect
Location9.6
Staff9.5
Cleanliness9.4
Comfort9.4
Free WiFi9.2
Who stays here
Couples58%
Families18%
Groups11%
Solo11%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.0Perfect
Location9.6
Staff9.5
Cleanliness9.4
Comfort9.4
Free WiFi9.2
Who stays here
Couples58%
Families18%
Groups11%
Solo11%

4-star Valletta boutique hotel in a 17th-century building

Accommodations

Ax The Saint John Boutique Hotel provides 28 rooms with high ceilings and original Maltese balconies. Each room includes a flat-screen smart TV and a coffee machine, with daily housekeeping. Two-room suites at the back of the hotel offer courtyard views and reduced street noise.

Dining

Breakfast is served at the sister hotel AX Rosselli, a two-minute walk away, with a three-tier stand of pastries, cold cuts, and fruit plus cooked eggs. The Cheeky Monkey gastropub on the ground floor offers a sharing-concept menu and live music on weekends. The rooftop bar Over Grain at Rosselli provides views of Marsamxett Harbour.

Location & Nearby

The Saint John is situated on Merchants Street, a 5-minute walk from St. John's Co-Cathedral and the National Museum of Archaeology. Upper Barrakka Gardens and the bus station are within a 10-minute walk. The property is a 15-minute drive from Malta International Airport.

Wellness & Facilities

Guests of Ax The Saint John Hotel have access to the Rosselli's rooftop terrace with a plunge pool and loungers offering sea views. A small gym is available at the sister property. The hotel offers personalized fitness training upon request.

Services & Experiences

The hotel provides 24-hour front desk service and express check-in/check-out. Guests receive a welcome drink and a map with recommendations from staff such as Amal and Jennifer. The hotel arranges bespoke shopping experiences in local boutiques and can organize airport shuttle and car hire.

  • Location: Centrally on Merchants Street, 5 min from St. John's Co-Cathedral
  • Rooms: 28 units with high ceilings and original Maltese balconies
  • Dining: Breakfast at Rosselli with three-tier stand; Cheeky Monkey gastropub
  • Wellness: Rooftop plunge pool at Rosselli; personalized fitness training
  • Service: 24-hour front desk, airport shuttle, bespoke shopping experiences

Licence number: GH/0370

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
from 04:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
All visitors are offered a american breakfast for a fee. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Italian
Building
Number of floors:5
Number of rooms:21
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Rooms and availability

Budget Quadruple Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons
Elegant Quadruple Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons
Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Golf course
  • Squash
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Ax The Saint John Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 84 £
📏 Distance to centre 200 m
✈️ Distance to airport 7.8 km
🧳 Nearest airport Malta International, MLA

Location

176, Merchant Street, Valletta, Malta, VLT 1174
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176, Merchant Street, Valletta, Malta, VLT 1174
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176, Merchant Street, Valletta, Malta, VLT 1174
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Mediterranean Street
National War Museum
500 m
Museum
The Malta Experience
500 m
Public Building
Auberge D'Italie
420 m
Church
St Paul's Pro-Cathedral
340 m
Church
Church of Saint Augustine
380 m
Church
Our Lady of Victories Church
490 m
Church
Church of the Madonna of Liesse
440 m
Church
Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
290 m
Palace
Casa Rocca Piccola
500 m
Church
Church of Saint Francis
420 m
Republic St
Church of Saint Barbara
440 m
Garden
Lower Barrakka Gardens
500 m
Restaurant
D'office
110 m
Restaurant
TukTuk
10 m
Restaurant
Caffe Cordina
260 m
Restaurant
Ambrosia
60 m
Restaurant
Cheeky Monkey Gastropub Valletta
0 m
Restaurant
Grain Street
60 m
Restaurant
Admiral's Landing
110 m
Restaurant
I Fratelli
110 m
Restaurant
Tate Cafe Bar
110 m
Restaurant
Margo's
160 m
Restaurant
Spice Island
110 m

Reviews of Ax The Saint John Hotel

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FAQ about Ax The Saint John

Which popular attractions are located near the 4-star Ax The Saint John Hotel hotel?
You can visit Our Lady of Victories Church as well as Valletta Waterfront, placed just 13 and 16 minutes walk away from the 4-star Ax The Saint John Hotel hotel respectively.
Which landmarks are closest to the Ax The Saint John Hotel hotel?
Guests of the Ax The Saint John Hotel hotel can visit Casa Rocca Piccola (only 7 minutes' walk from the accommodation), or The Malta Experience placed 7 minutes' walk away.
Should we expect an airport shuttle to bring us to the 4-star Ax The Saint John Hotel?
Bus shuttle which will take you to the 4-star Ax The Saint John Hotel with a 15-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-restaurant Nenu The Artisan Baker offering European cuisine.
Can I eat breakfast at the hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the hotel.
What is check-in and check-out time at the Ax The Saint John Hotel?
Guests of the Ax The Saint John Hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 04:00.
What are the booking prices at Ax The Saint John Hotel?
The prices at Ax The Saint John Hotel start from $114.
What payment methods are accepted in the 4-star Ax The Saint John Hotel hotel?
Payment methods in the 4-star Ax The Saint John Hotel hotel include:
  • сash
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
What kinds of rooms does the hotel offer?
The hotel offers such room types as Twin Room, Deluxe Room, and Superior Double Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 4-star Ax The Saint John Hotel hotel?
Each room at the 4-star Ax The Saint John Hotel hotel is fully equipped with climate control to ensure that guests have a comfortable stay. On average, guests rate the comfort of the rooms 9.2/10.
Is there free internet in the 4-star Ax The Saint John Hotel?
Yes, at the 4-star Ax The Saint John Hotel Wi-Fi is provided for free.
Does the staff at the 4-star Ax The Saint John Hotel hotel speak any foreign languages?
The staff of the 4-star Ax The Saint John Hotel hotel will assist you in German, Italian, and English.
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