For the 14th year, TripAdvisor has highlighted the world's top properties based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from travellers around the globe. Winners were identified in the categories of Top Hotels, Bargain, B&Bs and Inns, Luxury, Service and Small Hotels. The hallmarks of Travellers' Choice winners are remarkable service, quality and value.

Malta's longest-established 5 star hotel, The Phoenicia, has won the 2016 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award for Luxury Hotels, having already won multiple TripAdvisor Awards including the coveted Certificate of Excellence last year. The Phoenicia Malta has also won numerous dining awards and multiple Thomas Cook awards. The Phoenicia Malta recently became the first Maltese hotel to join 'The Leading Hotels of the World', heralding a new era for this much-loved grand hotel located on the doorstep to Malta's capital Valletta, as part of CampbellGray Hotels portfolio. The hotel will be reopening in Spring 2016 after extensive refurbishment and restoration.

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"We congratulate the properties that have won Travellers' Choice Hotel awards," said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. "As travellers consider where to book their next trip, they should be sure to check out these award-winners that have already delighted millions of members of the TripAdvisor community."

Built in 1939, The Phoenicia Malta is a truly unique property, familiar to international visitors and locals, situated at the gates to Valletta offering guests an unparalleled experience in comfort, service and luxury. The 128 rooms and 8 suites combine elegance with The Phoenicia's strong sense of history and colonial charm. Several bedrooms and suites have magnificent views of Valletta and the majestic fortifications of the Grand Harbour, while other rooms have views of the stunning 7.5 acre garden. The Phoenicia provides a varied array of dining options to suit all tastes.

Accepting the 2016 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award on behalf of the hotel, General Manager Charles Azzopardi said, "The management team would like to thank all of the staff at The Phoenicia for their great work to achieve this award. We're very excited to be the winner of this prestigious award once again and would like to thank all those clients who have stayed with us and especially those who have written about their experiences at the hotel and in Malta."