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About the Hotel

176, Merchant Street, Valletta, Malta, VLT 1174
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Rooms: Comfort & Amenities

AX The Saint John is located in Merchants Street, Valletta. The air-conditioned rooms include free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Bathrooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a kettle, and a balcony. Other rooms have a flat-screen TV, a kettle, and a minibar. Additional amenities include ironing facilities, heating, a tea/coffee maker, and a sitting area.

Dining: Grain Street Concept

The hotel includes onsite restaurants. Grain Street is a bistro at street level specializing in a sharing concept. Under Grain restaurant provides refined dining. Under Grain Street offers a welcoming culinary experience with a focus on big flavors served on small plates.

Location: Valletta Landmarks

The hotel is near landmarks including the Church of Saint Augustine (0.5 km), National Museum of Archaeology (0.5 km), and St. John's Co-Cathedral (0.5 km). It is also near the Triton Fountain (0.5 km), Our Lady of Victories Church (0.5 km), Auberge D'Italie (0.5 km), and Auberge de Castille (0.5 km). The Upper Barrakka Gardens are 1 km away. Malta International Airport is 10 km from AX The Saint John.

Valletta's Culture

Valletta is a UNESCO World Heritage City, often described as an 'open-air museum' with Baroque architecture. St John's Co-Cathedral holds impressive Baroque frescos, ornate marble floors, and carved stone walls. It is also home to 'The Beheading of St John the Baptist' by Caravaggio. You can visit historical places such as the Archaeology Museum, Maritime Museum, and National Library of Malta.

Nearby Attractions

The Valletta Food Market 'Is-Suq tal-Belt' is located in Merchants Street, Valletta. 'City Lights' is a retro bar and cinema that screens classic films. The In Guardia Parade is a 16th-century historical event traced back to the Knights of St John. Cheeky Monkey Gastropub offers a casual atmosphere. Lower Barakka Gardens are located right beside a bell and offer views of the Grand Harbour.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Single Room
2 persons
19 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
2 persons
22 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Air conditioning
Comfort Quadruple Room
2 persons
32 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Air conditioning
Superior Single Room
2 persons
27 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Air conditioning
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Valletta200 m
Airports
Malta International (MLA) 7.8 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Off-site car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

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

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

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

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • 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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Location

176, Merchant Street, Valletta, Malta, VLT 1174
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176, Merchant Street, Valletta, Malta, VLT 1174
Nearby
St. Elmo Pl. Fort St Elmo
Fort St Elmo
500 m
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts
530 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
Palace
Casa Rocca Piccola
500 m
Church
Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
290 m
Church
Church of Saint Francis
420 m
Republic St
Church of Saint Barbara
440 m
Garden
Lower Barrakka Gardens
500 m
Museum
The Malta Experience
500 m
Square
Republic Street
500 m
Restaurants
D'office
110 m
No 132
TukTuk
10 m
174
Caffe Cordina
260 m
244 Triq ir-Repubblika
Ambrosia
60 m
137 Archbishop Street
Cheeky Monkey Gastropub Valletta
0 m
176 Merchant Street
Grain Street
60 m
167 Merchants Street
Admiral's Landing
110 m
Grand Hotel Excelsior Great Siege Road
I Fratelli
110 m
Waterfront
Tate Cafe Bar
110 m
Vittoriosa Marina Vittoriosa
Margo's
160 m
63
Spice Island
110 m
Grand Hotel Excelsior Siege Street
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
from 04:00-12:00
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
is available in for free.
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
Number of floors:
5
Number of rooms:
21

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