B&B in Central Region

"Had a very comfortable stay at 115 The Strand staff were all very friendly and helpful, room was clean and comfortable stayed in economy room which had no view/outside space but that was my chose and as hotel full and didn’t realise how much I would miss having somewhere to sit outside , didn’t use the indoor pool next to sauna/steam room which was small and more a dipping pool as not big enough to swim in but on a cold wet day I presume would be quite nice to chill by, the outdoor pool across the road was a big bonus though . Breakfast was enough to start the day with a small selection of cereal, fruit, continental and English breakfast and in the evening the breakfast are became the bar . There was a small shop attached to the hotel that stayed open late and a restaurant which I didn’t use . Not much of down side except if your really fussy shower was a little hit and miss with getting the heat settings right , breakfast could be very busy but that what you would expect and although the staff would try their very best to keep up with cleaning tables and topping up the food, it could get a congested and the floor would get very dirty and I presume it may have been dust off the road or off the roof would blow around and land on your food if you sat outside but the view made up for that. In all I would like to say lots of bad things about my stay to keep this hotel to myself but the at would be selfish as would definitely stay again . "

"Great property and great location. Staff super friendly."

"Great location, loverly room with sea view with tea/coffee facilities, small fridge and free to use safe. Excellent breakfast, outdoor pool located across the road."

"We stayed at AX The Palace for a week with 2 children in a family room, which was quite big, with a huge bed for the parents and a sofa bed for the kids. Breakfast was excellent with everything you can think of (from cereals to cooked English breakfast, from vegetables and plenty of salads to fruit and desserts). The indoor swimming pool was a great addition, and we used it daily especially in the afternoons, after exploring Malta during the day. The outdoor pool was a bit chilly for April, but in the summer it must be amazing. As we booked half board we also had 7 dinners. Although the food was great, it felt a bit repetitive on some days. The staff were all fantastic, very helpful and attentive. Location of the hotel is also amazing - in the heart of Sliema, minutes walk from the Valletta ferry and plenty of cafes and restaurant around as well. We used the indoor swimming pool daily in the afternoons, after exploring Malta during the day. The outdoor pool was bigger but it was a bit chilly for us to make use of it on most days. We are sure it's amazing in the summer! "

"Breakfast lovely. Pool and sauna far too busy so I didn’t use it after the first day "

"My room rate was to include a free bottle of wine as a GOLD member but none was provided. It is disappointing to be offered something but then not have it provided when checking in."

"Lovely hotel with fantastic service "

"This was our third visit to the Barcelo Fortina - we visited twice last year and returned this April with friends. However, we had noticed a couple of things that will deter us from booking again. Firstly, I have to say that the staff and rooms are truly excellent - staff are friendly, helpful and faultless. A couple of things riled us at this visit. The friends that we brought along with us needed some extra milk for their tea in their room ( they leave two small sachets only) and when they requested the milk, the bar said that there would be a charge for it! The second and more unpleasant aspect was when we went to try and get sun loungers by the pool.... we were told when we arrived that they had to be booked a day ahead. However, one afternoon, we thought we would risk it and see if there was anything available as we thought some people may have vacated by then. We asked at the pool reception and told that it would cost 120 euros to have a sunbed! We walked away confused. We then went to reception to BOOK a sunbed for the following day,,, duly arrived with our slip of paper and told we were only allowed a sunbed furthest away from the sea and the pool with only the back of peoples heads as a view even though there were plenty of better sited beds available. It seems that as we were hotel residents, and as the pool area is now not owned by the hotel, there are only a few sunbeds reserved for hotel guests. Sadly, we will be looking for a different hotel next year....."

"It was amazing from beginning to end"