MALTA. Valletta, Grand Hotel Excelsior

View of the Grand Hotel Excelsior's Private Beach & Pool Area: Photo by a Guest

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Excelsior Hotel’s contribution towards the Malta Community Chest Fund

VALLETTA, MALTA, November 2010 - A fundraising event on the occasion of Halloween was organised by the Sports and Social Committee of the Grand Hotel Excelsior earlier on this month. All proceeds will be donated to the Malta Community Chest Fund during the ever so popular ‘Strina’ programme aired on all local TV stations on Boxing Day.

Members of the organising committee dedicated time out from their normal working hours to decorate the hotel’s Exhibition Hall for this special occasion. The event was well attended by around one hundred and fifty members of staff together with their families and friends. Snacks and drinks were served to guests with the hotel’s compliments.

The Grand Hotel Excelsior team makes every effort to assist those in need – be it employees or the members of the community.



Caption: the Exhibition Hall themed for the event.



Caption: Staff Members dressed up to win the competition for the best costume.



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Staying at the Grand Hotel Excelsior - Guest's Experience

Many thanks for making our stay at the Grand Hotel Excelsior in Valetta, Malta so special. From our arrival on 2nd June to our departure on 16th June we thoroughly enjoyed every minute, making this one of our best holidays - ever!

We cannot praise the entire hotel staff highly enough for their professionalism and pride and will certainly recommend the Excelsior to everyone we know and hope to re-visit sometime in the future.

I have travelled extensively on business throughout Europe & Scandinavia for many years staying in countless hotels but none come up to the standard of the Excelsior. Once again many thanks to everyone for doing a great job of providing the highest quality service and experience!

Mike I., England

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GO Malta Music Awards 2010 COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS for This Saturday!

HURRY LIMITED TIME OFFER!

Book you stay with Our Reservations Office for stay dates from now till the 20th December 2010 and receive a FREE Ticket for the GO Malta Music Awards 2010 for this coming Saturday.

In order to be eligible for this offer please mention that you saw the offer on Facebook or Our Blogsite.

Terms and conditions apply.

■ Tickets are available on a first come first serve basis. Limited tickets available.

■ Maximum of 2 complimentary tickets per reservation.

■ Full prepayment on reservations apply.

■ Tickets are to be collected from the hotel from Tuesday 23rd November till Friday 26th November between 9.00hrs andl 17.00hrs.

■ When reserving the room Facebook Promotion or Hotel Blogsite needs to be mentioned.

■ Room rates as quoted by reservations.

■ Offer may be closed any time without notice.

For more information or to place your reservation kindly contact the Grand Hotel Excelsior's Reservations Team on: 21250520.

POLL 4: How Many Antipasti, Salads and Dips do we offer during our Sunday Buffet Lunch? (Please tell us which number you selected in the comments section).

Vote & Get a Chance in Winning a Sunday Lunch for 2 persons including 1 Bottle of Wine and 1 Bottle of Water! Winner will be announced on Monday 29th November 2010.

CLICK HERE: http://poll.fm/f/2gg6p

Please select your preference by ticking the most appropriate button and then indicate your chosen preference in the comments section of the poll in order to be eligible for the draw.

Live the Grand Life this Christmas!

Stay at this Luxury Malta hotel during this Festive Season for your Christmas Holiday in Malta.

Enjoy a fantastic Christmas Break this year at this Luxury Valletta Hotel. Our Christmas Malta Holiday package includes:

■ 3 nights stay in a Deluxe Inland or Deluxe Sea View Room for 2 persons
■ Half Board basis, i.e. including Daily Buffet Breakfast and Daily Buffet Dinner one of which would be the Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner

The Christmas Package price starts from 212.50 Euro per night for two persons in a Deluxe Inland Room.

Offer is valid when booking for stay dates 24th till 27th December (3 nights). Rates are inclusive of tax and availability is subject to change at time of booking. Use of our leisure facilities throughout your stay and complimentary parking for in house guests apply.

BOOK ONLINE to benefit from this offer.

*A 50% Non Refundable Deposit will be withdrawn from the credit card provided at booking stage.

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New Year Malta Holiday Package includes:

■ 3 nights stay in a Deluxe Inland or Deluxe Sea View Room for 2 persons
■ Half Board basis, i.e. including Daily Buffet Breakfast and Daily Buffet Dinner one of which would be the New Year's Eve Buffet Dinner

The New Year's Package price starts from 271.70 Euro per night for two persons in a Deluxe Inland Room.

Offer is valid when booking for stay dates 31st December 2010 till the 2nd January 2010 (3 nights). Rates are inclusive of tax and availability is subject to change at time of booking. Use of our leisure facilities throughout your stay and complimentary parking for in house guests apply.

BOOK ONLINE to benefit from this offer.

*A 50% Non Refundable Deposit will be withdrawn from the credit card provided at booking stage.

Should you require further information kindly call our reservations department on +356 2125 0520 or email reservations@excelsior.com.mt.

In Love With His Job - Excelsior Hotel Malta Head Chef

Roger started his career in the kitchen as a commis chef way back in June 1991 in one of the leading four star hotels in Malta at the time. “Over the years I gained experience working in industrial kitchens, restaurants, catering companies and hotels around Malta and overseas. I had the opportunity to show my culinary skills in all sections of the kitchen until l I found my ideal role managing a large brigade of chefs - I am now the Executive Head Chef at the Grand Hotel Excelsior.”

Choosing a career in catering came naturally for Roger. "My family has always been involved in the gastronomy industry in Malta; the kitchen was always part of my life as a family concern. I was attracted to this environment from a young age and over the years spent long hours in industrial kitchens to get the feel of what it would be like to be a chef. Believe it or not I still get excited when entering a large kitchen."

After working his way up the career ladder by gaining hands on experience within this industry, Roger also had the opportunity to enrol in several culinary and management courses – both locally and overseas.

His explains that his experience is mostly in the hotel industry, working on large volume events, which is very different to the restaurant business where you cater for a fixed amount of covers. He points out that the hotel environment is seasonal and it fluctuates accordingly.

“The advantage is that one is able to explore new systems, trends and tastes accordingly. A challenge I thoroughly enjoyed was creating a buffet set up with a difference at the Grand Hotel Excelsior. Each night is themed, ensuring variety and novelty for our patrons. Together with my team of chefs we have achieved a strong and stable popularity within the local market and have also changed the international traveller’s perception regarding the food available on the Maltese islands. A report in the media recently stated that ‘The Excelsior’s offering is probably going to be up there among the best this winter’. My team and I work hard to ensure a superior offering. The hotel is famous for its magnificent structure and location but is mostly known for its outstanding culinary products.”

Roger professes to love all kinds of food and is always open to explore new flavours and fusion cuisine.

At home, however, he admits to taking a break from the kitchen since it is his wife who does most of the cooking.

"I only cook when we have guests."

When I ask him what he does to relax, he laughs, “Relax!? What is that? My mobile is always on – I am like a doctor on call. You can ask my team – whether on my off day or on holiday, I still know exactly what’s going on! Strictly speaking, in my position I can’t afford not to think about my kitchen.”

Dining Out on Friday: It’s a Grand way to dine

Sunday Buffet Lunch the Grand Way!
The Grand Hotel Excelsior is now in its third year of operation and from the first few months of opening, it was very clear that the culinary offerings were to set a new standard on the Maltese Islands. The ever so popular Sunday Buffet Lunch takes patrons on a culinary journey that is second to none. The lavish spread of food includes a never ending array of antipasti, 88 to be precise, seven live cooking stations to include Sushi, Pasta, Indian, Turkish, Carvery, Berkel and the dessert station. Last but definitely not least, a spectacular spread of 28 different desserts, featuring the all time favourite chocolate fountain with fruits, marshmallows and doughnuts for dipping. The award winning kitchen brigade is exceptionally passionate about the food created and makes a supreme effort to offer unparalleled cuisine using a harmonious collection of fresh, wholesome ingredients to nourish the senses.

Headed by Executive Head Chef Roger Friggieri, the team craves innovation and individuality and has taken this year’s Sunday buffet lunch one step further by creating an additional specialty corner for savoury and sweet items where a different theme will feature each week.

Seeing as Sunday is a family day out, the team has also set up a children’s corner to feature pasta, chicken nuggets, sausages and potato smileys.

This Grand Experience comes at the small price of €33 per adult, half price for children between the ages of six and 11 and free for the under fives.

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Harbour View – 24 Hour Bar

The Grand Hotel Excelsior’s Harbour View Lounge is the only one on this side of the island to offer 24 hour service. Light snacks and beverages can be consumed in the relaxing and warm ambiance while soaking up stunning harbour and sea views.

Chartroom Lounge – Afternoon Tea

In the tradition of true hospitality, the Grand Hotel Excelsior serves Afternoon Tea in the cosy atmosphere of the Chartroom Lounge Bar every day between 3 and 5pm. English scones, freshlybaked cakes and pastries and a special ‘Chocolate Delicacy’ are just some of the delights to discover for the price of €28 to share.

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For more information kindly visit the Excelsior Hotel Malta Website.

Sunday Buffet Lunch at one of the Top Luxury Malta Hotels

The Spice Island Restaurant offers a great selection of salads & antipasto for any special diet. The Sunday Buffet also includes platters, dips, freshly sliced parma ham, seafood dishes and a large selection of Hot dishes. Amongst the hot dishes one can find an Indian Section, a Sicilian Section, an Asian Section with live sushi, A Pasta Live Cooking Station, and a Turkish Section. The Dessert Selection varies every week and includes a Chocolate fountain.

Booking for Sunday Lunches is recommended. Kindly call this Top Valletta Hotel on 00356 21250520.

Grand Hotel Excelsior November Poll 2

POLL 2: How many types of Sushi do we offer during Friday’s Asian Theme Night?

Vote & Get a Chance in Winning an Asian Themed Buffet for 2 persons including 1 Bottle of Wine and 1 Bottle of Water! Winner will be announced on Monday 15th November 2010. Please don't forget to advise us what score you gave in the comments section of the poll.

CLICK HERE: http://poll.fm/f/2ez1i

(Please select your preference by ticking the most appropriate button and then indicate your chosen preference in the comments section).

We look forward to receiving more and more answers. LET'S GET A WINNER!!! Winner will be announced on Monday 15th November 2010.

Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence 2010

The award winning Grand Hotel Excelsior thanks its guests for their continuous support!

The Grand Hotel Excelsior, Malta, is a newly reconstructed deluxe 5 star resort situated within the sixteenth century fortifications of Malta’s capital city, Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The hotel embodies quality and style and commands the island’s premier waterfront location offering breathtaking sea views of Marsamxett Harbour and Manoel Island. As a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the hotel delivers and exceeds expectations on a level of 5-star service excellence.

Despite having been in operation for just under three years, the hotel is known to be home to international pop stars, Royalty and winning various awards, among which this year’s Tripadvisor’s Certificate of Excellence. The message from Ms. Christine Petersen, President, TripAdvisor for Business reads ‘We think a 4.5 rating on TripAdvisor is something you can be proud of and we hope you do too. So by placing this 2010 Certificate of Excellence where your guests can see it, you’ll be displaying one of the most powerful recommendations – the endorsement of other guests.’

TripAdvisor.com is a travel guide and research website that assists the public at large in gathering travel information, posting first hand experiences and engaging in interactive travel forums. This website has taken the world by storm and is a consumer generated media tool which contributes towards the reputation of a business.

The management of the Grand Hotel Excelsior would like to thank its loyal guests for taking time to post positive reviews on this site and looks forward to welcoming new and repeat clients who are looking to experience the epitome of luxury.

For more information about what's happening at the Grand Hotel Excelsior and Things to Do in Malta during your holiday kindly visit the website of this Luxury Malta Hotel.



Grand Hotel Excelsior November Poll 1

POLL 1:
How Many Live Cooking Stations do we have in our Sunday Buffet Lunch?

Leave Your Vote in order to Get a Chance in Winning a Sunday Lunch for two at the Grand Hotel Excelsior including 1 Bottle of Wine & 1 Bottle of Water!

CLICK HERE: http://apps.facebook.com/polldaddy-polls/?view=poll&id=4017911&ref=mf

(Please select your preference by ticking the most appropriate button and then indicate your chosen preference in the comments section).

We look forward to receiving more and more answers. LET'S GET A WINNER!!! Winner will be announced on Monday 8th November 2010.