Valletta The British Hotel

Great destination,great friendly people, cheap great local beer and wines.

Stunning views over the grand harbour

The staff was very attentive and helpful and could be easily accessed 24 hours a day inspite of a non-working room telephone. We got a free sea view room upgrade which was a definite perk. The hotel restaurant was under renovation hence no food was available at the hotel but the hotel made arrrangements for us to have an excellent breakfast at a reduced rate at another nearby hotel. Since we were travelling with our infant, we could keep milk and other perishibles in the hotel refrigator and have the staff access it for us on demand which was a real bonus.

We showed up and the front of the hotel was a construction site. We were directed by a construction worker around the corner and up 3/4 of a block of steps to the back door where they had fashioned a reception desk. Our room was purple and ugly and not at all worth what we paid. As part of the room price we were promised breakfast. This included instant coffee we had to make ourselves (including pouring the water in the coffee maker) and a pastry enclosed in a plastic wrap. It was horrible, but all in a days work for the hotel. Then the final insult was when we asked for a taxi to the Ferry (to Sicily). We needed to be there at 5:30 am. The taxi picked us up and then when the driver had taken us the 1.5 miles, he asked if our hotel had quoted the price. We said "no" so he called the hotel for guidance. The man at the front desk of the British Hotel told him to charge us 15 Euros. That is more than I have ever paid in any city around the globe for such a short trip!

The hotel is undergoing major renovations, so they are using a temporary entrance and check in desk. There is no restaurant open on site and there are very basic communal tea & coffee making facilities. Air conditioning is not included in the price, but at this time of year we did not need it. Current entrance is halfway up a stepped street and there are no lifts in the building. Hence moving luggage around is not easy and nobody is available to help. The big plus of the hotel is its location in Valletta close to the main attractions and a 10 min walk from the main bus station.