Victoria Hotel

we just returned from a stay at this hotel. The reception is very nice and the rooms are good size, comfortable beds and quiet for sleep. I would have to say the breakfast was fine and Charles was a lovely waiter to meet the 1st morning. There is a rooftop bar but wouldnt get too excited as it is around the pool which has no views. The first night I asked for a diet coke and they were going to give me it out of a large cola bottle not a small glass bottle which i couldnt believe?? Alos on our last day we left our passports in the room but our fligt wasnt until 10pm at night. We didnt realise we had left them behind until we were boarding our flight and as a result had to stay an extra night at huge cost. I was very annoyed and surprised that the hotel didnt attempt to call all day long to inform us that we had forgot our passports. Would expect more from a 4 star hotel....When i arrived back to stay for an extra night i was still charged for the room which i thought they could have offered as a good will gesture.

We have stayed at this hotel before and can highly recommend it. The staff are so pleasant and helpful the best we have come across when traveling. We have a couple of bug bears which are down to personal preference. The wall ashtrays on the pool level are just outside the lift exit. Not very nice when stepping out into someone’s cigarette smoke. The sun beds are too close together but there’s no problem in getting a sun bed. I’m also not a fan of the washing detergent they use it doesn’t smell very nice. Like I say they are personal dislikes. However it wouldn’t stop us returning it’s a lovely hotel with lovely staff. The Asian restaurant is super

On arrival the Reception staff were very welcoming, the Reception itself is lovely. As we arrived after our evening meal, we were given a voucher to use elsewhere in the hotel. Our bags were brought up to our room. It went smoothly and after a long journey you felt at ease and welcomed. We also had a problem with our room after a couple of days, which the reception staff dealt with efficiently and we were moved and settled in an hour. Thank you.

The rooms was spacious, clean, tidy, an iron and board, fridge (much needed when hot for water), nice clean white towels, bath and great shower. Water pressure great. Loads of space and hangers for all your clothes, 3 pin plug points, plenty of in the room and USB points by the beds. We enjoyed our room. Housekeeping kept it nice and clean, thank you.

We were in room 512, we had a slight view of the sea left and right, we had a premium room with balcony, looking straight into the hospital in front of us. There are many rooms with balconies and on looking around some are not situated in a good place, you could be looking into someone’s windows, it is definitely a town hotel. Level 5 or 6 premium would be a good bet and higher status if able. It depends on what you pay for to where you will be. But a hotel is for sleeping in and most of the day you’re out. When on your balcony there is no privacy left and right, be careful what you sit out in! A shield each side would be nice whichever room you pay for. For us we did enjoy our stay and got round the itty bits. The sun rises and sets are beautiful to see. E rooms are air conditioned.

One of the biggest asset this hotel has is the roof top pool and bar. We went in September so no kids! It was nice and peaceful, restful and a really nice pool, with one of the best views. I won’t spoil it for you, if you go, you will see. It is clean, towels readily available, no one puts there towels down, you get the odd couple that think having 4 beds for two is acceptable, two in the sun and two in the shade, which is unfair for people wanting to enjoy the roof top. The staff are brilliant, they never stop, food is excellent, good portions and of high standard. Happy hour from 3-5, two same cocktails for €12. Good value. Also very nice. We had a few! As it was sooo hot, getting back and using the pool was such a relief. You can view the sea from the pool.

Also on the same roof top is an absolutely lovely Thai restaurant, omg to die for. You really must go for a meal. Inside it is like a Tardis, book a window table. Truly worth a date night.

Breakfast was adequate for what you need to fuel up for day ahead. There is hot and cold, fruit, cereals, yoghurt, continental, eggs, omelettes, just to name some of what you can have. The room is like being at The Ritz for afternoon tea. Once again the staff are really lovely, always having a smile and looking after you. Big shout out to the breakfast staff. Thank you.

We had half board and each night was a different theme. There is always something for everyone, I loved the soups each night, and much more. What makes your evening special is the staff, and chefs, their customer service and professional hospitality is excellent. They can’t do enough for you. Big thank you Leoni, Gurpreet, Mohit, Kabila, and Bindi, the only names we could get, but thank you all in the restaurant for making our experience fun, and something to look forward to each night.

It is two hotels in theory, AX Victoria is an older lady, but she has charm and we liked this hotel for this, it’s authentic and real. Unfortunately the Penny Black pub in reception was closed for re fit. It is open now. A corridor links The Victoria to The Palace where you have your evening meal. You can use all facilities in both hotels. They have a lovely cafe with cakes in The Palace. If we went back we would stay in The Victoria and would ring hotel direct to get a good room.

The ferries are on your doorstep to get to all places. Plenty places to eat out etc. Lidl just round the corner. If you want to visit anything and need tickets, book ahead online, if cruise ships are in they take the spaces. Also they can create long queues i.e.into the church, the queue was miles long, when hot you don’t need that, we wanted to see Valletta underground but tickets all gone, think ahead. The ferries are great, safe, clean and cheap. Concession over 60’s I did get asked if I was lol 😂 I loved that. Another lady was asked for proof, she had her passport with her luckily. It was nice to think I looked younger than 65! Concessions give you half price, worth doing. Timetables are frequent to Valletta and literally just across the water. We went to Bubjiba by boat, worth a visit. Go to the famous gun that fires at 12 & 4. Walk Valletta and the side streets, a fabulous place.

This hotel isn’t anything other than it is, that’s its charm, out of the two hotels we would definitely stay here. What makes it special is the staff. Don’t expect glitz and glamour, it is authentic to Malta and in keeping with its surroundings. I can’t speak for others, but the 2 weeks we had, we had a great experience. Would I return, yes! Absolutely 💯 Bear in mind it can get very hot, the humidity is what gets you. Wear very light clothes as you will drip with sweat. Nights are hot, this was in September, I believe their season changes middle October. I took cardies, did not need them.

Thank you Victoria for a lovely holiday.