Hotel anywhere in Malta - November
Oct 4th, 2007, 10:57 AM
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Hotel anywhere in Malta - November
We are looking for a hotel for 5 nights in Malta. We would like something with a special view, setting or service. The Xara in Mdina seemed like a good bet, but at more than $500 US a night, it is more than we would like to pay for off-season travel. Can anyone recommend someplace with character, good service and in a pleasant location?
Oct 4th, 2007, 12:29 PM
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I loved the Hotel Castille in Valletta--charm and character to spare, but a bit eccentric as far as room quality--and really liked being situated in Valletta for the transportation options and the strolling. It's not luxury, but does have atmosphere, for sure...including a "cave" restaurant in the basement and a view of one of the Crusader's Inns that now houses government offices, right across the lane.
Malta is very special; have a great time! (I have a few pictures here if you'd like a little preview: http://community.webshots.com/user/missalg )
Malta is very special; have a great time! (I have a few pictures here if you'd like a little preview: http://community.webshots.com/user/missalg )
Oct 4th, 2007, 01:37 PM
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Check out the Westin Dragonara. Beautiful view and great location. I have some info on restaurants in Malta at http://www.bombasticlife.com
Have fun!
Have fun!
Oct 7th, 2007, 06:30 AM
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We have been to Malta twice and enjoyed it. I have no hotels to recommend - we were at a 4 and a 3 star hotel and they were definitely of a poorer standard than in most of Europe (cheap though!). So I'd look for 5 stars.
Sliema is a good alternative to Valletta. It is fairly quiet, has many shops and restaurants and it is easy to go by bus or ferry to Valletta or walk to St. Julians. Most cruise ships (for instance harbour cruises) leave from Sliema.
Mdina is beautiful, but rather secluded and it takes an hour by bus to Sliema (or was it Valletta?).
I have posted a trip report at http://www.sitestory.dk/rejser/malta2005/indexe.htm, which might serve as inspiration.
Sliema is a good alternative to Valletta. It is fairly quiet, has many shops and restaurants and it is easy to go by bus or ferry to Valletta or walk to St. Julians. Most cruise ships (for instance harbour cruises) leave from Sliema.
Mdina is beautiful, but rather secluded and it takes an hour by bus to Sliema (or was it Valletta?).
I have posted a trip report at http://www.sitestory.dk/rejser/malta2005/indexe.htm, which might serve as inspiration.
Oct 8th, 2007, 08:23 AM
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thanks to all for the input; it sounds like Valletta or someplace nearby (i guess many things are nearby in Malta!) is our best bet. An aside to Bombastic Life - how/why did you choose that screen name?
