Spent 18 nights at the hotel. The building, presentation and decor are outstanding. There are beautiful gardens and the bastion pool with sunbeds, dining tables and bar. There were plenty of staff, all of whom were attentive and pleasant. Several deserve a mention: Shanihwanni was excellent at looking after us at breakfast and Ealias and Bikash at the club bar in the evening. Luca in the lounge. The hotel is ideally situated a short distance from the Bastian of Valletta, is near taxis and buses. The manager has a high profile swooping in every morning, eyes everywhere! During our stay, the owner was also present for a while. The staff we spoke to, love him and he puts the guests first. If there are any downsides, the Contessa menu was disappointing and static and the food we think, not up to the standard of the rest of the hotel. Secondly, I have mobility issues and found the over bath showers difficult. Overall, a very enjoyable stay and would highly recommend it!