CMRU said the two entered the hotel lobby at around 5.30am and demanded money from the receptionist, a 41-year-old man from Qormi.
The hotel’s security guard ran after the robbers, but these had a car awaiting them nearby and managed to escape. No one was hurt in this hold-up.
Duty magistrate Dr Anthony Vella appointed a number of experts to help in the inquiry. The Qawra police are investigating.