Open - 

*Built 1939 / Opened 1947

Stars - *****

Guests - 

The Queen,Princes Phillip and Charles, Alec Guiness, Oliver Reed (he died here in Malta in a pub called The Pub), Joaquin Pheonix, Gerard Depardieu, the cast of Gladiator,  Edwina Mountbatten, Arnold Schwarzenegger

History - 

* Built before WWII then totally destroyed during the war. In 1942 around 100 bombs were dropped on it.

Signature - 

Hosting weddings in a variety of on site venues

Rooms - 

136 @ US$125 - $710

Tales - 

Prince Charles told the concierge that mummy has fond memories of dancing in the ballroom

Refurbishment - 

A 15,000,000 euro one in 2015

Claim to Fame - 

A National Treasure and Malta's most iconic hotel

Innovations - 

It was fully air-conditioned and had it's own generator

Feature - 

Horizon pool overlooking the Grand Harbour

View - 

Great Sea views of the Grand harbour

High Tea - 

Classic Afternoon Tea in the Palm Court Lounge 3 - 6pm, 14 different types of JING loose-leaf tea are available

Facilities - 

7 acres of gardens - 2 swimming pools including an Infinity pool overlooking the harbour 

Restaurants - 

Buffet Breakfast with Cappuccino - Maltese and Mediterranean cuisine - Pheonix Restaurant - The Bastion Pool Bar and Restaurant - The Palm Lounge

Bars - 

The Club Bar - The Pool Bar

Sights - 

3 UNESCO world heritage sites - the City of Valletta, the Megalithic Temples and the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Beaches, National War Museum, Grandmaster’s Palace, Saint John’s Co-Cathedral

Visas - 

• Malta is part of the Schengen Area, allowing for visa-free entry for short stays (up to 90 days within a 180-day period) for certain nationalities, such as those from the US, UK, NZ, Australia and Canada for tourism or business. Click here for more information.

• You will have to fill out an online ETIAS ( European Travel Information and Authorisation System) visa waiver form however. There is a fee for this and you will need to have a valid passport, a working email address, and a valid credit or debit card at the time of their application.

• When you arrive you may need to show

1. A return plane ticket

2. Evidence of onward travel

3. Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

4. Appropriate health insurance coverage

Extra - 

See #149 Southern Italy  in 'Countries A - L'.