Gold and Silver Medal Awards at Malta Kulinarja Competition – Grain Restaurant Team won Three Gold Medals, One Silver Award and Two Trophies for Best in Class at the 2023 ‘Malta Kulinarja’ Competition.
The Grain kitchen brigade and service teams successfully showcased the latest trends and innovations in the catering industry during the competition.
Michelin Star – 2023
Located in the luxurious Rosselli AX Privilege Hotel, Under Grain was recognised for the fourth consecutive year with One MICHELIN star due to its exceptional culinary offerings. Executive Chef Victor Borg and his team consistently deliver the very best, from the exquisite presentation of each dish to the careful selection of ingredients.
Michelin Star – 2022
Under Grain was once again bestowed with MICHELIN Star for the third consecutive year, achiving the ultimate symbol of culinary brilliance across the globe.
Michelin Star – 2021
In 2021, Under Grain was once again awarded the prestigious One MICHELIN Star for the second consecutive year, recognizing the exceptional culinary expertise of Executive Chef Victor Borg and his skilled team. The Michelin Star Annual Awards, which have been highly esteemed in the culinary industry for over 120 years, are a testament to the restaurant’s exceptional gastronomic standards.
Michelin Star – 2020
In the first few months of its opening in 2020, Under Grain obtained the much coveted MICHELIN Star Award.
A Michelin Star guide takes into account five universal criteria: the quality of the ingredients, the harmony of flavours, the mastery of techniques, the personality of the chef as expressed through their cuisine, and the consistency across the entire menu.
Forbes Travel Guide recommended Award 2023
In early 2023 AX The Saint John was listed as Recommended on the same year’s highly prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Awards. The Recommended rating is given to the excellent properties with consistently good service and facilities. The Forbes Travel Guide team visited each property they rated and evaluated them based on 900 objective criteria throughout a stay of at least two nights.
Booking.com’s Traveller Review Award 2022 score of 9 out of 10
AX The Saint John obtained a a score of 9 out of 10 at the Booking.com’s Traveller Review Award 2022. The award is proof that our boutique hotel in Valletta is testament to our commitment to exceeding travellers’ expectations.
2022 Hotels Combined Recognition of Excellence Awards
AX The Saint John received the 2022 HotelsCombined Recognition of Excellence Award with an overall score of 9.0 out of 10 based on over 450 reviews. The award ensures that AX The Saint John has secured its place among an elite group of hotels around the world that stand out for their superior standards of accommodation, service, and customer satisfaction.
Kayak Travel Award 2022
AX The Saint John, our 4-star boutique hotel, was granted 2022 KAYAK Travel Awards thanks to the many positive ratings the hotel has received from genuine guests. AX The Saint John holds over 500 reviews, with many guests praising the “beautifully furnished and decorated rooms” and the “super kind staff.”
The KAYAK Travel Awards promotes top-rated accommodation properties and encourages travelers to trust and stay at these properties.
Forbes Travel Guide recommended Award 2023
5-Star luxury hotel Rosselli AX Privilege earned the Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Award 2023 by Forbes Travel Guide, the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, and spas.