Barcelo Fortina Malta

"Modern hotel in convenient location opposite Valletta on the waterfront with easy access to ferries buses and numerous local restaurants and a major shopping centre just behind. Rooms are spacious if a little short on storage space (why with all that room) and as is the case these days you need a degree in electronics to understand the lighting system. The staff are wonderful and the breakfast was outstanding as were the gym and spa facilities. The downside is the chaotic arrangements with the adjacent Lido - not owned by the hotel- where you are made to feel like third class citizens. Others have made similar comments. So my advice is if you want a hotel base to explore Malta then this is definitely it. If you want a relax by the pool hotel look elsewhere. Ironically the 2 restaurants attached to the Lido are very good. One final point generally. This is probably one of the few hotels not affected by adjacent building work. The level of development taking place in the main tourist areas is huge so choose carefully!"

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"This hotel does not meet the requirements of a 5-star property, although it is a very comfortable 4-star."