Plaza Hotels

We stayed here first week in June, on arrival the hotel isn’t very impressive, to enter we had to walk through a restaurant which is at the front of the hotel and then there’s a flight of steps, no ramp so not easy with heavy suitcases or for anyone with mobility problems. The hotel is somewhat tired, reception area has old furniture, no welcome drinks or even a welcoming atmosphere, but it is a 3* not our usual 4/5*. We paid extra for sea view with a balcony, the room was small with not much storage space, small bathroom, but the view was stunning and it made up for the small room. Beds were very comfortable and the aircon was great. Housekeeping was daily, towels changed every other day. Breakfast buffet, not much choice but was okay, there’s a coffee machine with a few different coffees & hot chocolate. There’s a rooftop pool with 2 sun terraces overlooking the bays, views are spectacular, decent sunbeds. The hotel is on a busy road but we liked the hustle & bustle, although we were at the front of the hotel there was very little noise when the balcony doors were closed. It’s a great location, with some nice bars and restaurants very close by. We had a great holiday and we would probably stay here again if travelling to this part of Malta again.

Typical package tour hotel on busy road in Sliema. Rooms allocated were impressive but balcony space allowed for 2 chairs only and that was a squeeze. Pool on roof only open a few hours a day and indoor pool rarely seemed to have any water. Hotel bar also closed. A lack of lifts and the layout of the hotel meant we had most mornings a 10 minute journey to get to breakfast, down 6 floors, walk to other side of hotel and then wait for another lift back up to the 6 floor. Not very good when you have mobility issues. Breakfast was dire, not sure why we made the journey each day, lots of plastic ham and cheese, and buns that could have been used as bouncy balls! Only nice things in 5 days were the mini croissants and water melon. Upside of theis hotel, plenty of places to eat nearby and a good bus service to Valleta and airport.

Again we visited this hotel in May 26 and loved it. As always the staff are welcoming, friendly and very helpful. When we stayed here for New Year, we had a great room and when booking for this occasion we asked for that room again and although they couldn't promise at the time, they delivered. I cannot fault this hotel. Great location on the upper part of Sliema, easy access to public transport, easy walking distance to St Julians or lower Sliema (Ferries), great views. We'll be back.