InterContinental Malta

"Hotel staff very helpful, clean facilities and excellent buffet breakfast with freshly cooked options available. Exterior area of balconies very tired, requiring repainting. The reason for just 3* is the amount of noise from the (very) local nightclub area up until around 3.30am each morning. Sleeping with balcony window open is virtually impossible so aircon has to be used (which personally I don’t like). Hotel in good location, otherwise, for exploring Malta."

"We had a beautiful stay at the InterContinental Malta during our February ‘sun-seeking escape’ holiday. Coincidentally, our visit encompassed both Valentines and the Maltese Carnival, which made the experience even more special. The city was alive with music, colour, and gigantic artistic floats. It was fascinating to learn that this tradition goes back to the time of the Knights of St. John, around 1530. Seeing such a historic celebration while enjoying a romantic holiday in the beautiful Mediterranean scenery felt unreal, like a fairy tale. Low season was perfect for us: peaceful and relaxed, (mostly) non overcrowded public transports, chiller temperatures but plenty of blue skies and lemon and orange trees. Dinner at the IC-associated restaurants Paranga and Waterbiscuit made the experience even more special and at times made us feel like VIP guests. Also so nice offering a piano for guests to play in the lobby ! IC staff made us feel truly welcome, and made very valuable recommendations, contributing to an unforgettable stay. A special thank you to Jemmasen and her heartfelt smile. We made wonderful memories. Highly recommended."

"We stayed at InterContinental Malta by IHG with my wife and daughter in November 2025 and were very disappointed with the overall experience. This hotel does not feel like a true 5-star property and fell well short of expectations in several important areas. The hotel in general looks and feels dated. Our room was particularly odd: half of the floor had what appeared to be vinyl-style carpet, while the other half had old wool carpet. The contrast felt strange and uncomfortable rather than premium. The furniture was clearly dated, and the bathroom décor and fittings were more in line with a 3–4 star hotel. The shower was underwhelming too — weak water pressure and a cheap-feeling unit. The worst issue by far was the air conditioning. The hotel uses an old centralised system, meaning guests cannot control the temperature in their own room. We were unable to sleep because the room temperature was uncomfortably high. I called the night manager at midnight, who said engineers would check in the morning and that the day manager would follow up with us. Unfortunately, no one did. Despite leaving messages and requesting to speak with the day manager, my call was never returned and no attempt was made to discuss or resolve the issue with us. When we returned the next evening after a long day of sightseeing, we found a fan placed in the room and the temperature close to 30°C. We were told — unapologetically — that the engineer had turned off the room’s air conditioning entirely, as they feared leaving it on might make the room even warmer. We were also informed that from early November, cold air conditioning is turned off hotel-wide, leaving only ventilation and heating in guest rooms. This explanation made little sense, especially as the corridors and public areas were noticeably cool and air conditioning clearly worked there. I even remarked that I would probably have had a better night’s sleep in the corridor than in the bedroom. Breakfast was acceptable with a decent spread, but the main breakfast area has no natural light, which makes it a poor environment for the first meal of the day. The hotel’s location is another downside — it is in a very busy and chaotic area, as many other reviews have mentioned. If you are renting a car, expect to pay close to €10 per day to park in a nearby building, which feels unreasonable for a hotel of this supposed calibre. After this stay, we moved to Malta Marriott Resort & Spa, and the difference was night and day. The Marriott truly feels like a 5-star hotel: modern, calm, and well-designed. The rooms were sublime — contemporary décor, extremely comfortable beds, high-quality furnishings, and individual climate control in every room. The location was excellent — quieter but still very accessible to restaurants and bars — and there is a secure, free car park directly opposite the hotel. Unfortunately, our stay at the InterContinental Malta was uncomfortable and frustrating, and we would not return. There are far better options in Malta at this price point."