The Phoenicia Malta has secured two more major international hospitality honours, receiving a MICHELIN Key and claiming the title of Europe’s Leading Landmark Hotel 2025 from World Travel Awards.
The MICHELIN Key is a distinction that applies the same rigorous standards to hotels as MICHELIN Stars do to restaurants. Initially introduced in 15 countries in 2024 and unveiled worldwide for the first time this October, the accolade honours hotels demonstrating character, warm hospitality and outstanding service. Only the properties that deliver truly exceptional stays make the cut from the MICHELIN Guide’s 7,000-strong hotel selection worldwide.
Hot on its heels came the 2025 World Travel Awards victory for Malta’s grand dame of hospitality, which followed a year-long global vote by travel professionals and consumers that recognised The Phoenicia Malta as the continent’s finest landmark property. The hotel accepted its trophy at a red-carpet ceremony in Sardinia on 22 October, joining other celebrated historic properties from across Europe.
Established in 1993, World Travel Awards is globally acknowledged as the ultimate benchmark for excellence across the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors. Votes from verified travel professionals carry double weight in the selection process to ensure robust industry validation.
The double win also follows The Phoenicia Malta’s recent recognition in the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, marking the latest in an extraordinary sequence of accolades for Malta’s first five-star hotel.
“To receive a MICHELIN Key and to be recognised as Europe’s Leading Landmark Hotel 2025 at World Travel Awards is a tremendous honour,” says Robyn Pratt, General Manager at The Phoenicia Malta. “It reflects our team’s dedication to creating exceptional guest experiences and validates our approach – honouring both the hotel’s and the island’s heritage while delivering world-class hospitality, meeting and exceeding the expectations of today’s discerning travellers.”
Discover more about The Phoenicia Malta at www.phoeniciamalta.com.
