Accommodations
Delegates are encouraged to reserve at the recommended accommodations due to traffic and parking in Malta. If you would like to find your own accommodations, you are recommended to 1) find accommodations in Valletta, 2) in an area accessible by a ferry to Valletta (close to Sliema Ferry or Birgu Ferry) or 3) in Floriana, a nearby area within walking distance. Please be aware that even a short distance can be a long trip in traffic at rush hour.
In Valletta (all within walking distance to conference activities)
DSA has a block booking for conference delegates at the Grand Hotel Excelsior where the opening reception will be held. The Grand Hotel Excelsior offers beautiful views of the bay and is a 15-minute walk to the Valletta campus. (A smaller shuttle is also available, with priority given to those with considerations for mobility.) The Excelsior’s facilities include a full restaurant and bar, large outdoor and indoor swimming pools, and a health and beauty center.
JUST EXTENDED! Hurry, limited rooms are still available at €165 per night inclusive of breakfast and tax (single occupancy). The Excelsior has kindly extended the deadline and will guarantee this rate, based on availability, if reserved by May 30, 2018. On May 31, 2018, rooms will be based on availability and the higher current hotel rate.
Please note that our inland view room block consists of rooms that may have up to three occupants (the majority of the rooms have a double bed and thus, in the case of triple occupancy, the room will consist of one double bed and an extra bed. Please discuss additional requests directly with the hotel.
The second person supplement is €20 per night on top of the single rate, and the third person supplement is €35 per night on top of the double rate (that is, add €55 per night for triple occupancy of a room). Supplement covers breakfast, linens, and cleaning for the additional people.
The Excelsior can provide a shuttle to the conference for anyone with difficulties walking from the hotel to the Valletta campus. Please indicate your need for a shuttle upon check-in.
Hurry, cutoff date is May 30, 2018, or when the room block is sold out. After this date, any remaining rooms from the block will be released to the public, so we recommend booking your room as soon as possible.
Webpage: www.excelsior.com.mt
On the Excelsior website, scroll down to or click “Book Now” to enter your dates. Under “Promo Code,” enter “DSA2018” (without quotation marks) to receive special block booking rate.
Other Hotel Options
DSA has negotiated rates with the following hotels located in Valletta.
The Osborne Hotel: osbornehotel.com
Double for sole use - €145.00 per room per night with breakfast included
Double / Twin - €155.00 per room per night with breakfast included
Half Board Supplement - €10.00 per person per day
Availability is on first come first served and any enquires shall be done on reservations@osbornehotel.com and code use should be DSA Conference
The Grand Harbour Hotel: grandharbourhotel.com
5% Discount can be offered on any published room rates. Discount is valid only when reservations are made through our website. A special promotional code was created for the delegates. DSA Conference must be used in the promo code section.
British Hotel: britishhotel.com
Budget small single internal rooms (no TV , AC or safe deposit €75)
Single room (with TV, AC, Safe deposit) €115
Seaview room for single Occupancy €125
Twin Inland room €135
Twin Seaview room €145
Superior Twin Seaview room €155
All rates are per room per night including hot/cold buffet breakfast. Additional person in a twin pays an extra €30.00 per person per night, includes breakfast.
39 Main Street, Balluta Bay, St. Julian’s, STJ1017
Additional Hotels in Valetta
Castille Hotel
Castille St, Valletta
SU29(Boutique Hotel)
29, St. Ursula Steps, Valletta
Hotels in Sliema near the Ferry
Sliema Marina Hotel
163 Tigne Sea Front, Sliema SLM 15
Sliema Hotel
59 The Strand Sliema, Sliema SLM07
Additional Recommended Hotels
Le Meridien (location of Awards Dinner and after-party)