jennymaddi
19 de agosto de 2024
For visitors who previously visited the Fortina Spa Resort, the hotel is now a very different hotel. The Barcelo Fortina is in a fantastic location in Sliema with beautiful views of Valletta. The staff are definitely a strength of this hotel, they are attentive, professional, friendly and efficient. The rooms are modern and spacious and are kept beautifully clean by the house keeping staff who service the rooms at least twice a day. The breakfast buffet is excellent with a good range of hot and cold food with eggs cooked to order. The evening buffet has themed menus some of which are more inspiring than others but there’s always plenty of choice and individually, there are some really lovely dishes. The Bridge Bar is a good choice for pre dinner drinks but also serves food from a well though through menu; the burgers are particularly tasty! Nino, the gentleman who runs this bar, has great hosting skills too! The gym has a variety of facilities which include an indoor pool (over 16s) and is very well equipped. There are treatments available in the spa but we didn’t try any of these. The location of the hotel is ideal for many bars and restaurants. The ferry to Valletta is a short walk away and takes less than 5 mins to get across; there are also local buses which are easy to use and allow travel around Malta. The Tigne Point shopping centre which is next door and offers lots of shops, coffee shops etc, the EuroSpar is great for provisions! The outdoor pool is run by a separate company and although we enjoyed using it on several occasions, there is a bit of a mis match between the 5 star hotel and the beach club. The pool is available for use by hotel guests and there are loungers which require booking the day before at the hotel reception, we didn’t have any difficulty booking loungers when we wanted them. The hotel advertising could be considered misleading as many of the loungers are not available to hotel guests but we were happier to be in a more secluded spot. The beach club would not be to everyone’s taste due to the amplified modern beat which is played from about midday. There are also a lot of people smoking and drinking in and around the pool which doesn’t really make it family friendly for young children.M but there are tables near and around the pool which are very pleasant to enjoy a cocktail. The waterfront in front of the hotel offers a generous area for swimming and snorkelling. In conclusion, Fortina is a lovely hotel in a great location, suitable for couples and families with older children but less suited for those looking for a tranquil experience.
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