Ax The Saint John in Valletta

The 21 rooms at Ax The Saint John are housed in a restored 17th-century merchant's residence on Merchant Street. Each room features a flat-screen smart TV, a coffee machine, and an en suite bathroom with bathrobes and slippers. Some rooms offer a balcony overlooking the street or a quiet internal courtyard with a transparent roof.

Breakfast is served at the sister property Rosselli AX Privilege, where guests enjoy a three-tier continental stand with cold cuts, pastries, and fresh fruit, plus eggs cooked to order. The hotel's attached Cheeky Monkey Gastropub offers snack food and drinks in a lively setting. The rooftop bar at Rosselli, called Grain Street, provides evening cocktails and views over Valletta's rooftops.

The hotel sits on Merchant Street in central Valletta, a 5-minute walk from St. John's Co-Cathedral and the National Museum of Archaeology. Upper Barrakka Gardens are a 10-minute walk away, and the bus station and ferry to Gozo are within 15 minutes on foot. The property is a 20-minute drive from Malta International Airport via the X4 bus.

Guests can use the rooftop plunge pool and sun loungers at the Rosselli sister hotel a few doors down. The Rosselli also has a small gym for guest use. Personalized fitness training is available upon request through the hotel's comprehensive wellness offerings.

Check-in takes place at the Rosselli, where guests are greeted with a glass of prosecco or water and receive a detailed map with recommendations. The staff arrange birthday surprises and can book exclusive access to local boutique shopping experiences. A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and express check-in/check-out are available.

Location: Central Valletta, 5 min from St. John's Co-Cathedral

Rooms: 21 rooms in a 17th-century merchant's residence

Dining: Breakfast at Rosselli with three-tier continental stand

Wellness: Rooftop plunge pool & personalized fitness training

Service: Prosecco on arrival & curated local shopping access