Bayview Hotel by ST Hotels

"We visited for 14 days end Nov into Dec. Unfortunately we have to agree with everything Great_Brit81 has said. Read the reviews A stay with many easy repair issues adding up: a leaking shower hose, a very leaky shower stall (we had to mop up every time we used it), badly cracked plastic toilet flush, a pop-up sink plug that wouldn't stay down, the shower tray drain cover was loose, the toilet brush holder was loose, we had to tighten the toilet seat twice, swing-arm wall mirror disconcertingly loose, etc. Other problems: very slow-to-arrive lifts ( we gave up and used the stairs, luckily we were only on the 3rd floor!), the sauna was a great disappointment, we booked it, only to find 2 guys already in there, it is very small and even 3 would be too many. 40 minutes later they eventually came out. No staff were monitoring the area at all. The sauna temperature was not adequate, and the door would not shut, possibly a problem with the bottom hinge, maybe another easy fix? The jacuzzi has missing tiles and only one working jet. We didn't fancy getting into it, nor the indoor pool which had a tide mark on the waterline. We never went back up there again. The good points: very good position for the promenade, buses and ferries. The view from the roof is great and the hotel's best point, the bed was comfortable, the buffet breakfast is adequate and the breakfast staff deserve a mention as they are very efficient, helpful and pleasant. Generally the staff are as helpful as they can be. The hotel ...... we gave it a chance but wouldn't stay again."

"Once upon a time..... Maybe this hotel matched it's brochure. Room with a view? Yes, of the room 5meters away looking at your room. TV, worked intermittently, AIRCON, stuck on hot despite asking twice to have it looked at. Has it's own SPA - seen better days, heated indoor pool same temp as the outside unheated pool, jacuzzi has many missing tiles and mould where they used to be, Sauna needs to be booked in advance so they can turn it on, dont waste your time though - it's warmer outside. Some very basic quick win repairs not completed, making it very easy to look further into other poor upkeep - bathroom ceiling mould, unlockable safe in the room, toilet flush dropped from wall seat, towel rail extremely loose, patio door sensor not connected (possibly the aircon issue, but wouldnt know as it was never checked out or fixed), stains on the curtain and broken glass on the top floor bathing area. If you literally want a room and comfy bed to stay in and nothing more, this will do the job, if you want what you see on the brochure then read the reviews and check out some of the other hotels around. Other ST hotels look in allot better shape."

"The hotel is in a great location for site seeing in Sliema and a short walk to the ferry crossing to Valetta. The hotel is basic, however a good base for the price we paid. The room was clean on arrival but there was no room service for the 3 nights we stayed. The breakfast was basic but adequate. We would stay again due to the value and location."