AX The Palace
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Character and identity
Set in the middle of Sliema on Malta's northeast coast, AX The Palace is a 149-room urban hotel about a five-minute walk from the Mediterranean. Rooms run from contemporary standards to Designer Suites themed around the five senses, giving the upper categories a clear design hook. The wellness offer is unusually layered for a town hotel: a rooftop infinity pool, an indoor freshwater pool, sauna, steam room, spa and gym. Dining centres on ninth-floor TemptAsian for Asian-leaning cooking and the seasonal Lounge 360 next to the rooftop pool for sushi, cocktails and panoramic city-and-sea views.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and design-minded city travellers who want a stylish, walkable Sliema base with strong wellness facilities and rooftop dining. It suits guests who prioritise the buzz of a resort town, easy access to Valletta and the seafront over a beachfront setting, and who will get real use out of the pools, spa and Designer Suite concept.
Should look elsewhere:
Travellers wanting a true beach hotel should look further afield, as the sea is a short walk away rather than at the door. Families seeking dedicated kids' programming, and guests who want a quiet, secluded retreat, will find Sliema's central resort-town energy too lively.
Bottom line
The defining draw here is the ninth-floor combination of TemptAsian, Lounge 360 and the infinity pool, which gives a town-centre hotel a genuine rooftop scene. Spend up for a Designer Suite if the sensory theming appeals; otherwise a standard room paired with full use of the spa and rooftop is the smarter play. Aim for the warmer months when Lounge 360 is open.