Opened in 1947 by Lady Margaret Strickland, the 5 Star Hotel Phoenicia Malta overlooks Malta’s lovely Grand Harbour, renowned to be one of the finest natural ports in Europe, as well as enjoying beautiful views of Valletta’s bastions. The Phoenicia is situated just outside the entrance to the Capital City of Valletta and Malta’s new parliament building designed by Renzo Piano making it the perfect city hotel. Valletta is also a main artery for the local public transport making it easy for guest on holiday in Malta to travel around the Island. This Valletta Hotel Phoenicia is the oldest five star hotel in the capital city of Valletta, Malta and is just a short stroll away from a whole host of historic and cultural sites. The Phoenicia Hotel Malta enjoys an excellent range of leisure facilities including an outdoor swimming pool overlooking the harbour which is open all year round, a fitness room, a beauty and hairdressing salon, a jeweler and a gift shop, landscaped gardens. Rooms at the Phoenicia Valletta are designed with soft furnishings and lighting in order to provide a luxurious ambience. Most rooms have breathtaking views of the Grand Harbour, its fortifications and the surrounding areas. All guest rooms and8 suites are equipped with the latest facilities including high speed internet access, cable TV, minibar, in room espresso machine and safe.