For the second year running, The Phoenicia Malta has again joined some of the world\u2019s
\nleading luxury hotels on the shortlist for the 2025 Luxury Travel Gold List Awards \u2013 and
\nan online public vote will decide if this much-loved local destination will win.<\/p>\n
Last year, the iconic hotel made history as the first in Malta to be shortlisted for a Gold
\nList Award \u2013 one of the most prestigious accolades in international hospitality. For
\n2025, The Phoenicia Malta once again joins the finalists in the Luxury Hotel category,
\nwhich recognises established hotels or resorts worldwide that have more than 61
\nrooms and deliver an outstanding luxury experience.<\/p>\n
Celebrating the very best in luxury travel from Australia, the Indo-Pacific and across the
\nglobe, the Luxury Travel Gold List Awards set the benchmark for excellence across
\nhotels, airlines, cruises and tour operators, recognising the most progressive
\nexperiences and destinations across land and sea.<\/p>\n
Before the public votes, judgesconsider various criteria to create the shortlist, from dining, spa and wellness offerings to personalised service, room design and the quality of facilities and amenities, and how these details support the core pillars of authenticity, design and sustainability.<\/p>\n
As Malta\u2019s first luxury hotel, The Phoenicia Malta\u2019s blend of historic elegance and
\ncontemporary comfort has earned it a place once again on the shortlist, highlighting its
\ndelivery of exceptional guest experiences. With 132 rooms and suites, seven acres of
\nlandscaped gardens, an infinity pool and an award-winning spa, the property offers
\nguests a five-star retreat on the doorstep of the capital city of Valletta. Its flagship
\nrestaurant, Contessa, has become a culinary destination in its own right, while the
\nBastion Pool, Bar & Restaurant and Palm Court Lounge continue to attract both
\ntravellers and locals for a distinctly Maltese luxury experience.<\/p>\n
The hotel also made headlines earlier this year for its commitment to sustainability,
\nachieving GSTC certification and adding to its status as a Sustainability Leader with The
\nLeading Hotels of the World. Together with other accolades, including a Forbes Four-
\nStar rating and membership of the Serandipians\/TravellerMade network, this latest
\nGold List recognition reinforces The Phoenicia Malta\u2019s impressive reputation on the
\ninternational stage.<\/p>\n
For General Manager Robyn Pratt, the announcement is a milestone not just for the
\nhotel, but for Maltese hospitality. \u201cTo be shortlisted for the second year running is a
\ngreat honour, and is another credit to the dedication of our team and the trust of our
\nguests. This is an opportunity to showcase Malta\u2019s world-class hospitality on a globalplatform, and so we ask if our friends, partners and guests would support us with their votes, to secure this global win for Malta.\u201d<\/p>\n
With the 2025 Luxury Travel Gold List Awards public vote now open online, anyone can
\nvote for their favourites in each category before voting closes on Thursday 6 November.
\nWhat\u2019s more, every vote automatically enters the voter into a draw to win a stay at the
\nnew 25hours Hotel The Olympia in Sydney, Australia. This year\u2019s Gold List winners will
\nbe announced in December, ahead of the 2025 Luxury Travel Gold List Awards
\ncelebration in February 2026.<\/p>\n
Vote for The Phoenicia Malta in the 2025 Luxury Travel Gold List Awards at:
\nwww.luxurytravelmag.com.au\/the-gold-list\/voting?category=resorts<\/p>\n