Corinthia Palace Hotel and Spa

I booked the wrong hotel, so this was my fault. While this is a very nice hotel with very nice amenities, it's a 20 euro ride to the "hub" with all of the restaurants, beach, etc. Other than the restaurants in the hotel, there's not much in the surrounding area, which is a bummer. Go for the Corinthia at St. George - I've learned my lesson!

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We booked at the Corinthian Palace Hotel and Spa due to a half-off deal through Expedia, so our expectations were not very high from the start. The hotel is a converted villa from the 1800's, so it has character and charm lacking in many newer, more modern hotels. That being said, the hotel has definitely seen better days. The elevators, rooms/bathrooms […] and general accommodations could use an upgrade to truly bring them up to 5 star status (or a nice 4 star). The concierge was not helpful at all, providing erroneous information on multiple occasions, sending my wife and I off on wild-goose chases following his poor directions. The advertised WiFi access is slow as molasses and could be compared to dial-up access; further worsening the matter is the fact that you have to pay 4 Euro for an hour or 6 Euro for 3 hours. The location is away from restaurants/cafes/bars, you really need to take one of the buses or the "courtesy" shuttle in order to enjoy anything outside of this worn hotel. On the positive side, the Breakfast was good if not quite as lavish as the one offered at Le Meridian or at the Westin Dragonara, both of which I would recommend over the Corinthian, even if it meant paying 20-50 Euro more per day. Read more

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Old hotel, well maintained. The concierge was excellent! With his help, I was able to get last minute tickets to visit hypogeum (which would have otherwise been impossible) and his recommendations for local seafood restaurants were great! I dined at 2 of the hotel restaurants, both provided great food and good service. I chose this hotel primarily because […] of the fitness center, and was disappointed for 2 reasons. There were 5 stationary bicycles for cardio exercise, as shown in photos on the hotel's web site. All 5 had some problem -- on 3 the electronics didn't control resistance (resistance stayed at minimum) so you couldn't get a good workout, on one the resistance was stuck at maximum, and on the one with operating resistance programming, the heart rate monitor didn't work. There is a hot tub and a sauna, but the temperature on both is set far too low. I asked to get my room cleaned early each day, but it was never cleaned before late afternoon. Read more

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A very relaxing environment. The staff were wonderful, nothing was too much bother, and they were always happy to deal with any questions. The food was fabulous. The room was spacious and well equipped, a little cold at first, but we soon found how to regulate the temperature on the air conditioning. The bed was enormous and extremely comfortable.

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Everything was as it should be. Knowledgable concierge was able to help when we had queries about our day trips. Room was superb, very comfortable. Bar staff were friendly. Spa staff were friendly, but would have been nice to have been given an overview of what was available and where things were. However, teh spa and pol area was superb, even though […] the pool temperature was a little lower than it should be. (sign was up explaining thhat in the changing room) HIghly reccomended. Read more

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Central location near to lovely San Anton park. Tennis courts need some refurbishment but lovely swimming pool.

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I highly recommend this hotel, quiet location, lots of space, wonderful breakfast and lovely pool area next to the spa. Excellent value for money and the staff were very helpful and pleasant. The bedroom and bathroom were generously sized, and the beds were comfy. There is a useful courtesy bus service to hte busier areas. Our stay was so relaxing.

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Exceptional staff and great surroundings made for a thoroughly enjoyable stay at this hotel

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It is a pleasure and a privilege to see the standards of hoteliers of bygone years being maintained.

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Gorgeous setting tucked away from the main hustle and bustle of the touristy areas. At times we did feel a little isolated however there was a courtesy coach and local buses available. We could only find one restaurant in the immediate area, nevertheless the hotel had a small menu available by the pool side and a lovely chinese restaurant downstairs […] which was delicious. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. Recommend bug spray. Read more

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Excellent service and food. My only complaint is that the air conditioning in the meeting room was too high and I came home with a heavy cold!

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I have stayed at many 5 star hotels before. There is nothing about this one that would make me rush back but our stay there was fine. The hotel itself - bedrooms etc are in good condition but the staff did not provide the sort of service that I associate with a 5 star hotel. The quality of the food was also a bit hit and miss. While taking a shower, […] the water temperature changed continually from hot to cold to back again, also water pressure was not very high - adequate but not great - I enjoy a much better shower at home. Generally the crockery was clean but there was lipstick on a cup at breakfast. Generally breakfast was fine - but on one day, a tinned peach tasted a bit fermented. Omelettes were cooked to order - these were great. The other parts of the cooked breakfast looked sad. Strawberry icecream tasted like Nesquik. Tiramisu tasted a bit strange. Chocolate brownie did not taste like a chocolate brownie - but it did taste quite nice. I ordered cheesecake from room service and received something that looked and tasted like a mint-chocolate mouse....strange really. On arrival, they also tried to charge me an extra 86.40 Euros per night accommodation charge - I explained that I had already paid for this - they claimed that this was a mistake but when it came to check out time it was still on the bill. They said that we could use the pool at their sister hotel but when we got there the Towel Monitor said that we were supposed to have brought our own towels and grudgingly Read more

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Very impressed with the hotel. The staff were most helpful, especially Martin. The pool area was clean and very relaxing. The room was very tidy and comfortable. Our view from the balcony was out the front and very impressive as we could see over out to the distance. If you are looking for lovely, comfortable hotel in a quiet area then this is the […] hotel for you. The hotel does arrange a mini bus which can bring you to Valletta which is only about 15 minutes away. If you go at the start of August, keep an eyeout for a local Festa at a nearby church about 15 minutes walk from the hotel and over the other side of the San Anton Gardens. Plenty of fireworks and there are local stands selling food. A lovely place to spend an evening mingling with the locals. Read more

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We booked for a short break ( 4 nights) and upon arriving our teen son had a quite small bed (considering his height), much lower than us and not as comfortable. The room wasn't as clean as it should had been and certainly not as spacious as a 5 star hotel, but is had a nice balcony. We read about staying in rooms facing the swimming pool and that was […] very pleasant and very quiet as well as beautiful. The hotel staff are very friendly and welcoming and at all times they engaged with our son (better than other 5 star hotels that tend to ignore him). The area is very quiet and far from the beach ,but the hotel offer free minibus to different areas . There are time restrictions though. The Orange Bistro offer delicious lunch buffet and room service was amazing.We loved it so much we had room service all the time! The Corinthia Restaurant was lovely and the food very generous as well as tasty. We didn't use the spa, but the pool outside although cold was very pleasant as it is so sunny. The poll chairs were comfortable and if felt secluded.it was hard to remove our son from the pool !!! We will return again. Although there is room for improvement,the staff attentiveness, the quality of the food were amazing.We also loved the location! Read more

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The welcome you receive makes you feel really special.It is a beautiful hotel in wonderful surroundings.

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The Gardens of the Hotel were lovely. The Hotel is in a peaceful setting. The Cleaning staff do an excellent job and were very friendly. The Breakfast was superb. The swimming pool is is great need of upgrading. Sharp bolts stick up behind one of the 'in pool' seating areas. The tile edges on some of the steps in the pool were very rough edged. All […] in all there is an air of former grandeur in this Hotel and lots of refurb. work needing done. Read more

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Great hotel in good location as we had hired a car to tour round the island. Only downside was wifi connection was costly should have been free. Luckily there were many free wifi spots around elsewhere around Malta.

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If have visited this hotel over the last 15 years, and staff used to be unfriendly, but it changed to be friendly. After a storm the water supply broke down, and the toilet in the room could not be used. I had to contact reception several times to find out what had happened. The guy at the reception desk was not to sure what to do with an unhappy […] guest, and bluntly told me that it was my tough luck. So I had to talk to the duty manager, who was also very resistant. After explaining to him that it was a 5 star hotels, and I expected a 5 start treatment, he looked somehow puzzled,..... IN the evening I found a bottle of wine with a letter of apology. Well done! 5 start treatment. Mattresses are in a dire state, and cannot be compared to the £400 IKEA option. They are not 5 star. I recommend the Marriott -Hotel mattresses. Staff are very friendly! One evening I wanted a Pizza, reception staff set up a table in the reception area. Well done! Read more

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Mr Italico Rota runs a superb hotel. In particular, Rita Gyori (Reception) and Martin (Concierge) were outstanding to the point where it is easy to say that they both made our stay the BEST hotel experience we have ever had. It must be said that all the staff at this hotel were friendly and welcoming, but Rita and Martin went that extra mile to please […] us. Exceptional people in a lovely and relaxing hotel. regards, Kate and Keith Morison Read more

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I stayed here for 7 nights and thoroughly enjoyed this hotel. The staff in particular were very helpful. I was given a room overlooking the garden restaurant at the rear, which at this time of year (March and very sunny) was quiet, with a great balcony and nice views. The room was spacious - the bathroom a little small but this did not bother me - the […] most important thing was that the bath was big enough (some hotels have very small baths, I guess to save water) and all the fittings and fixtures were good quality. The hotel had a nice feel, and the outside areas were very pleasant. My mattress looked a bit saggy in the middle, but I slept well enough, and all other furniture in the room had a nice feeling of solidity. I did not use the spa facilities shall not comment. Room service meals came very quickly. Food great. Breakfast buffet splendid - choose from just about any kind of breakfast imaginable. I liked the location of the hotel - the local streets are beautiful and very historic - I spent one day just walking around the hotel area - there is history in every nook and cranny around here. The other great thing is that it was easy from this central location on the island to reach anywhere pretty fast. I hired a bicycle, and could reach Valletta in 20 easy minutes. I noticed that one corridor on my floor was closed off and found that all those rooms were being upgraded, section-by-section, which seemed pretty smart - improving things whilst the hotel is quiet. Read more

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The hotel is comfortable and provides good value for money. The staff are helpful and friendly. Downsides were (1) Breakfast is a bit pricey at 15 euros pp. (2) Bed wasn't particularly comfortable (it dipped on one side). Will go there again, but ask for a different bed!

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This hotel is situated in a quiet spot in lovely grounds and opposite a beautiful public park, actually called ‘garden’, where you can find some shade during the summer heat. The hotel is situated some distance away from where most of the tourists in Malta tend to go, thus not by the sea, but all the attractions and cultural heritage sites on Malta […] are easily reached by car. There are all the usual things on offer if you are interested in a spa, outdoor swimming pool, hairdresser‘s salon and several restaurants. The hotel offers a wonderful breakfast buffet which would make lunch unnecessary for some. During our stay there were guests from various European countries and of all ages, including young families with well-behaved children. Read more

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We felt that this hotel was very suitable for anyone looking for a comfortable and relaxed holiday, especially if being near a busy and popular seaside area is unimportant. We prefered it to the sister hotel in St George's Bay which, although newer, seemed more suitable for younger clients and families looking for a seaside holiday with nearby shops […] and clubs and endless sun-bathing space on the hotel terraces. The Corinthia Palace's spa facilities were very good, as was the oudoor pool area with its attractive gardens and trees offering plenty of shade if one needed to cool off a little. The service by the staff was always polite and efficient, both in the hotel restaurants and by the poolside, although the prices of drinks and snacks there did seem quite high. Our room was clean and well serviced, with good quality bed linen changed every day if you wanted. There are some good restaurants nearby, and the excellent San Anton Gardens are just across the road from the hotel. The main complaint we have was that there was no free wi-fi anywhere in the hotel, as one would expect in a 5* hotel (it was provided in their partner hotel in St Georges!), yet Valletta has several coffee shops and bars that do give free wi-fi . The hotel is also on the corner of a busy road junction, so there is some traffic noise most of the time. However, this was a most pleasant spot for a week's relaxing break and we would certainly consider staying there again. Read more

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This hotel was in a beautiful - and quiet - location. The facilities were excellent and the restaurant prices reasonable. The staff were really friendly and helped us plan our days out. We made full use of the Hotel's courtesy bus services - especially to Valletta - but the public bus services were mostly fine and we made our way around the Island fairly […] well. We also enjoyed a wine tasting evening at the Hotel, tasting local wines. However the Hotel's poolside BBQ was a bit pricey. Read more

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Fantastic hotel with true 5* service. Someone on hand 24/7 to help with anything at all, and the rooms were fantastically comfy and clean. Only drawback was that aside from the San Anton Gardens across the road, there isnt much in the vicinity of the hotel. But, with a spa, indoor & outdoor pool, jacuzzi and 3 restaurants withing the hotel however, […] this isnt really a problem especially with cheap bus travel available across Malta. Read more

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A very lovey hotel, inland but not far to the coast. Beautifully maintained and staff very friendly. Not child friendly more couples. Breakfast was wonderful, great choice and very fresh. Poor signposting made it difficult to locate the hotel but it is a stunning building. The spa is luxurious and well worth a visit. Concierge very helpful. Comfortable […] rooms with queen size beds. Read more

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A very well run hotel, with excellent and helpful staff. We had a minor problem with a delay in room cleaning on a public holiday, but once we mentioned the oversight the system rushed into action. Apart from this, the service, the spa, the restaurants and the cleanliness were all superb; we have no hesitation in recommending the hotel to others.

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had a lovely time.really enjoyed the hotel every thing we ask for.Malta was a great place the people were so kind and friendly.transport very cheep on the buses and very good.Cant wait to go back.

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Excellent hotel, Located in a good area with St Anton gardens across the road. A regular local bus service to Valletta,Rabat ,mdina 5 min walk from hotel. Good outdoor pool (20mt) and indoor pool sauna etc. All staff very hospitable and friendly..A good eatery across the road, One drawback was on Saturday night the outdoor bar chatter can be heard , […] if your room faces that direction. Advise front desk if it is too noisy.Would definately return to this oasis.. Journey time to Valetta 15mins.Small village 8mins walk. Read more

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Although it wasnt in the centre of the tourist attractions it is really easy to get about using the local transport & the hotel shuttle service. The hotel staff were very friendly & helpful, particularly the concierge Martin. I would definitley consider staying here again on my next trip to Malta.

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This is a classy hotel, easily deserving of its 5-stars. Everything about it is solid, traditional, large rooms, wide corridors. Myself & two daughters booked a last-minute deal (B&B). It is located well away from other hotels & restaurants, and away from the busy coastal resorts. The suburb is exclusive & residential. We spent 1-week in mid-August, […] happy to lounge by the pool. 4 restaurant choices in the hotel, and 2 restaurants within 200m of the hotel (no others in the vicinity). Perfect if you want a quiet relaxing holiday. I would go back very happily & would strongly recommend it. Read more

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This is a classy hotel, easily deserving of its 5-stars. Everything about it is solid, traditional, large rooms, wide corridors. Myself & two daughters booked a last-minute deal (B&B). It is located well away from other hotels & restaurants, and away from the busy coastal resorts. The suburb is exclusive & residential. We spent 1-week in mid-August, […] happy to lounge by the pool. 4 restaurant choices in the hotel, and 2 restaurants within 200m of the hotel (no others in the vicinity). Perfect if you want a quiet relaxing holiday. I would go back very happily & would strongly recommend it. Read more

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This hotel is really good we don't return to the same hotel often but we loved it the first time so we booked again, the beds are amazing very very comfotable, the only slight negative was the cost of drinks , 2 eur higher for local larger than the local bars, it won't stop us booking again hopefully for next year, this Hotel would not be suitable for […] persons with mobility issues due to the number of steps. Read more

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My wife and I went for a relaxing week's holiday and that is certainly what you can do at this charming 5 Star hotel. We live in a quiet location and the one thing above all others that my wife looks for is a quiet room. On our arrival we checked in and were given keys to a lovely double bedroom. The room was nice but we could hear an external air-conditioning […] unit running, this was not noisy but I knew my wife would lay awake at night hearing it. I went back to reception and explained and asked if another room was available. Everybody was so helpful my wife and I were shown a further 4 rooms before we decided on room 230. Although there are local buses and the hourly guided tour buses call close to the hotel I think you do really need to have a hire car while staying at this hotel and to get around the Island. We stayed while the World Cup Football was on so there was that to watch in the evenings otherwise there is little or no night life nearby except for a couple of bar restaurants which were good value for money. If you are looking for a luxury hotel with charm, nice gardens, swimming pool and helpful staff then this hotel is for you. If the right deal comes along my wife and I will certainly go back for a short stay. Read more

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Trés bien ,pb au petit déjeuner ,il faut attendre longtemps avavant d'avoir sa boisson chaude ,souvent la queue aussi pour avoir une table.

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Très belle piscine extérieure. Piscine intérieure très bien aussi. Petit déj plutot bon. "Palace" un peu défraichi mais qui reste très bien. Très bon rapport qualité-prix.

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Personnel accueillant, lit gigantesque et confortable, moquette somptueuse, petit déjeuner super. C'était très bien, sauf pour le trouver!

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L'hotel è uno dei primi alberghi di lusso in territorio maltese e, anche se l'età mostra qualche segno, conserva molto del suo fascino. Non è sicuramente un hotel per "modaioli" - VIP (o presunti tali) - o amanti delle baldorie notturne: si distingue invece per la discrezione ed il Bon Ton La posizione centrale dell'hotel permette di raggiungere tutti […] i siti comodamente. Le camere sono ottimamente insonorizzate, pulite e confortevoli, anche se un poco "retrò" nell'arredamento... Personale discreto, pronto e professionale, anche se qualcuno non parla italiano... Read more

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les +: hôtel de grande qualité, très cosy,très propre,personnel très attentionné,chambre très confortable,petit dejeuner buffet très bien(variété et qualité)transports en commun très proche et très pratique pour visiter l'île, accès piscine intérieur facile et accueil agréable (serviette fournie)eau à 32° les - : personnel ne parlant pas le français […] (uniquement maltais ou anglais) salle de bain sans chauffage (au mois de fevrier) et WC non séparé repas dans les restaurants de l'hôtel :la quantité mais pas la qualité Read more

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rien à redire on vraiment profiter de ce séjour dans un hôtel parfait et pourtant je suis très critique !!

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Durch den sehr freundlichen Service konnten wir am ersten Tag über die Mängel im Zimmer hinwegsehen. Jedoch lässt der sogenannte Spa-Bereich sehr zu wünschen übrig: kaputte Holzlatten im Aussenbereich, teilw. verrostet Metallteile und das Ganze nicht ganz sauber - und das für ein 5*-Hotel!!! Wir haben das ausdrücklich mitgeteilt und hoffen auf Besserung. […] Wir würden nämlich sehr gerne wieder kommen. Read more

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Le cadre général de l'hotel, restaurants et piscine sont de trés bonne facture. Le personnel est particulièrement attentionné et toujours trés souriants. Un grand sens du service ! Trés bon séjour !

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L'albergo, indicato come un 5 stelle, secondo lo standard italiano sarebbe uno scarsissimo 4 stelle. La SPA è mal gestita, con un odore stantio perennemente presente e dove non hanno la minima idea di cosa sia un massaggio rilassante cosi' come una degna accoglienza. La colazione, internazionale, veramente standard, senza qualche nota di novità che […] sarebbe ben auspicata in un 5 stelle, cosi' come la struttura esterna ed i balconi, completamente in abbandono. Qualsiasi cosa richiedi ha la lentezza tipica di tutto cio' che è alle porte dell'Africa ed inoltre il servizio navetta è secondo i loro umori: inesistente il primo dell'anno, se ci sono poche richieste non lo effettuano, bus antico e sporco... Mi meraviglio che davanti alla "concergerie" ci sia una BELLA TARGA di EXPEDIA che suggerisce quella struttura... Pulizia delle camere sommarissima, riscaldamento praticamente inesistente, balconi sporchissimi e senza alcuna manutenzione, wireless costosissimo, bar sguarnito, su 7 ristoranti ne era aperto a turno, uno per volta, benchè ci fossero, in continuazione bus di comitive in arrivo... Read more

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Tutto assolutamente perfetto

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The hotel was good all in all. The hotel was clean, the service was friendly (concierge, etc.), the room is nice, the view not so much (as you're pretty much in the middle of the island and, therefore, apparently can't see any sea) but what was really not optimal was the Villa Corinthia (dining restaurant) in the hotel. The service was bad, we weren't […] taken serious until they figured we gonna order more than one course, and the main dish was just horrible. Otherwise, the facilities are nice, the bar is okay, the only little shortcoming was the spa offer - although I tried to book a massage, it was fully booked for more than one week and although the gym/spa is open from 6 am to 10 pm, the responsibles for giving a massage only work until 6 pm! Excuse me? Also, for the fact that the hotel is officially called "Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa", the spa part is definitely not large enough - the offer is nice but too small. I've seen way bigger spa possibilities in hotels not calling themselves something with spa. To conclude: Nice hotel for the price, good service in general (besides the restaurant), helpful and friendly people. In general, the audience is a bit old (let's say 50+) and you have to pay extra for using the internet (also a rip-off for a 5star hotel ...). Still, all in all, an okay hotel for the offer given. Read more

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L'Hotel non si trova proprio comodissimo da Valletta ma affittando una macchina si possono raggiungere in pochi minuti tutti i luoghi di maggiore interesse. Oppure si può approfittare del servizio dell'hotel e con un pullmino accompagnano nel punto desiderato e, concordando l'ora, tornano a riprendere. Ottima l'accoglienza, Il General Manager, è sempre […] presente a soddisfare tutte le esigenze. Ottima la camera, pulitissima e spaziosa. Read more

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