Rosselli - AX Privilege

A Baroque palazzo with high design
2026 Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
VERIFIED LUXURY

Classic Baroque architecture meets contemporary aesthetics at Rosselli - AX Privilege, a luxury boutique hotel in Malta’s capital, Valletta. Set in the former 17th-century home of a noble goldsmith — known by locals as Casa Rosselli-Massa — the hotel has reimagined its timeless beauty with opulent accents, like bold wallpaper, colored marble and warm wood furnishings. The elegant modernity continues in each of the one-of-a-kind 25 rooms and suites.

Culinary offerings are also a cut above. AX Privilege has three dining options, including the heralded fine-dining restaurant Under Grain (as in grain of the cloth, not the food), helmed by local celebrity chef Victor Borg. There are two other on-site eateries with unforgettable alfresco dining views, along with a private room to share special moments or executive meetings.


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Our Inspector's Highlights

  • Each of the rooms is striking and uniquely decorated in black, white and gray hues. Furnishings look like they were curated by the Museum of Modern Art.
  • Valletta’s most popular attractions — such as Grand Master’s Palace, Fort St. Elmo and St. John’s Co-Cathedral — are within a five-minute walk from AX Privilege. For sightseeing, the boutique hotel’s central location is unbeatable.
  • Make sure to book a dinner at Under Grain. It’s one of the top fine-dining restaurants in the archipelago. Inspired by classic French fare, the menu features just-caught fish and farm-raised meats with Mediterranean flair. Grain Street is another option, a contemporary spot serving Mediterranean flavors.
  • For breathtaking cityscapes that span to the sea, the Malta hotel’s rooftop garden and lounge, Over Grain, is an incredible summertime spot for a sundowner.
  • Take advantage of the private shopping experiences offered by the luxury hotel. You can shop with local designer Stephanie Borg and even get a complimentary gift.

Things to Know

  • If R&R is your goal, book one of the three wellness rooms that include a sauna.
  • For a special harbor tour, reserve a culinary cruise with the concierge.
  • For optimal privacy, book a Three Herons Suite, where you can enjoy a lounge area and separate sleeping quarters via a dramatic spiral staircase.
  • Book a wedding or event at the hotel for complimentary personalized privileges and access to a prized list of vendors that will ensure your day lives up to your dream.

Amenities
Bar
Meeting rooms
Outdoor pool
Restaurants
Getting There
Merchant Street, Valletta, VLT 1174, Malta
TEL356-21245245
NeighborhoodCity Center
NEARBY AIRPORT(S)
MLA (10-18 min)  
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