The Phoenicia Malta Wins Leading Hotels of the World 2025 Remarkable Experiences Award
November 26, 2025
The Phoenicia Malta is honoured to announce its win of the 2025 Remarkable Experiences Award from Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) — a prestigious global recognition that celebrates hotels delivering authentic and meaningful guest experiences.
This accolade places our iconic luxury hotel in Malta among the world’s most exceptional destinations, highlighting our commitment to heritage, cultural immersion and personalised service.
Celebrating an Icon at the Gate of Valletta
Opened in 1947, The Phoenicia Malta is Malta’s first five-star hotel, located at the entrance to Valletta — recently named the Best City in the World by Condé Nast Traveller’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards.
For decades, we have welcomed travellers seeking more than just a stay: a true connection to the island, its stories, and its beautifully layered past. This award reflects that legacy.
What Made The Phoenicia Malta Stand Out
The 2025 Remarkable Experiences Award acknowledges hotels that go beyond luxury amenities to offer experiences rooted in their local destination. Our submission showcased how we design guest journeys that honour Malta’s cultural fabric.
1. A Spa & Wellness Concept Built Around History
During development of Phoenicia Spa & Wellness, a 16th-century fortification wall was unearthed beneath the foundations. Instead of concealing it, our team redesigned the spa to make the historic bastion the heart of the space.
The result is a luxury wellness experience in Malta unlike any other — a sanctuary where contemporary treatments take place against the backdrop of centuries-old stonework.
2. Cultural Storytelling Through Immersive Events
We work closely with historians, artists and cultural organisations to create experiential journeys that celebrate Malta’s heritage.
Guests can experience:
- A recreation of Malta’s 1964 Independence State Banquet, meticulously researched and staged in tribute to a pivotal national moment
- Historical dinners at the Inquisitor’s Palace, where cuisine, performance and setting bring centuries of history to life
These bespoke events capture the soul of Malta, offering guests a rare opportunity to dine within its historic narrative.
3. Exclusive Access Through the Leaders Club Immersive Experience
Members of Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club can access privileged cultural encounters, including:
- The world’s largest collection of Edward Caruana Dingli paintings
- A guided visit to Valletta’s Caponier Tunnel, led by our long-serving Hotel Ambassador
These programmes offer guests intimate access to Malta’s artistic and military heritage.
A Destination for Art, Gastronomy and Summer Nights
Beyond our wellness and history experiences, The Phoenicia Malta is a vibrant creative and culinary destination.
- Our Artist in Residence Programme transforms the Palm Court Lounge into a live gallery, showcasing Maltese and international talent.
- Contessa offers refined dining inspired by seasonal produce and Mediterranean flavours, complete with tableside experiences such as our signature tiramisu.
- During warmer months, Bastion Pool, Bar & Restaurant hosts Nights Under the Stars, where guests enjoy local ingredients, music and panoramic harbour views.
Whether you seek fine dining in Valletta, an elegant afternoon tea or a relaxed evening surrounded by the hotel’s historic gardens, our spaces invite you to savour Malta’s culture at every moment.
Luxury Rooted in a Sense of Place
“We are honoured to receive the Remarkable Experiences Award, especially alongside such exceptional finalists,” says Robyn Pratt, General Manager at The Phoenicia Malta.
“This recognition means a great deal to our team. We believe that true luxury grows from connection, so we take pride in creating experiences that reflect Malta’s story as much as our own. We want our guests to experience a sense of connection to the island, its culture and its history, as they explore the unique beauty of Malta and its capital city on our doorstep, Valletta. The world’s best city starts here.”
Discover Remarkable Experiences at The Phoenicia Malta
From the historic gardens overlooking the Grand Harbour to contemporary luxury spa experiences in Malta, The Phoenicia Malta invites guests to explore a destination where heritage, artistry and modern hospitality meet.
Book your stay and begin your journey at the iconic gateway to Valletta.
