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All the latest from The Phoenicia Malta
Discover the latest from The Phoenicia Malta, with inspiring stories on luxury travel in Malta, Valletta experiences, hotel news, spa and wellness, and curated island insights.
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The Countess Behind Contessa
Discover how Countess Margaret Strickland, co-founder of Malta’s first five-star hotel, gave her name to The Phoenicia Malta’s signature restaurant, Contessa.
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The History Beneath Bastion Pool
Bastion Pool, Bar & Restaurant reopens for summer 2026. Discover the Valletta fortifications, sally port and St Rocco baths behind Malta’s first hotel pool.
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The Grand Ballroom and the Queen
Princess Elizabeth danced in The Phoenicia Malta’s Grand Ballroom in 1949 and returned as Queen in 2005. This May, royal biographer Robert Hardman launches his new Elizabeth II biography at the hotel.