Charming 1BR Apt with Private Terrace in Bormla

Un logement pas "stunning" mais un lieu bien desservi en transports pour visiter l'ile de Malte Positive: L’appartement est à 5 mn à pied du terminal des ferries pour La Valette. Une petite surprise vous attend. En effet, le nom de la rue n’est pas celui indiqué dans l’annonce. Il ne s’agit pas de Triq Santa Liena, mais de triq Joseph Casha. C’est un immeuble comprenant cinq appartements avec boîte à clés, genre Airbnb. Le logement est proche de nombreux restaurants le long des quais ainsi que des commerces d’alimentation. Une supérette est ouverte tous les jours jusqu’à 23h. On n’est pas loin non plus de l’arrêt des bus pour la Valette. On trouve également un glacier en remontant vers Vittoriosa (Birghu), à côté de l’église Saint Laurent. Negative: C’est un immeuble comprenant cinq appartements avec boîte à clés, genre Airbnb. Vous découvrez l’avant-veille de votre arrivée, au moment où vous ne pouvez plus annuler votre réservation, qu’il n’y a personne pour vous accueillir sur place. Vous ne pouvez pas arriver plus tôt et laisser vos bagages quelque part dans la résidence. De même, le jour de votre départ, il n’y a pas de souplesse pour laisser vos bagages et les reprendre plus tard. La proposition qui est faite pour les bagages : les déposer dans une boutique de souvenirs de La Valette contre paiement. Cet appartement est assez sombre, davantage qu’on pourrait le croire au vu des photographies présentées sur l’annonce. La chambre comme la cuisine donnent sur une cour intérieure privative. Le salon est situé en contrebas de la cuisine, dans une pièce sans fenêtre. La cuisine est dotée d’un lave-vaisselle, mais de très peu de couverts (3 fourchettes). Une cuisine commune est située au troisième étage, où vous trouverez le lave-linge et un sèche-linge. Le robinet de l’évier de la cuisine de l’appartement ne dispense que de l’eau froide. Il semblerait que ce soit une pratique courante à Malte, nous a-t-on dit. La climatisation se trouve dans la chambre. Elle est suffisante pour rafraîchir l’ensemble de l’appartement. Celui-ci n’est pas spécialement insonorisé. Tous les bruits intérieurs peuvent être très audibles. Cela dépend des autres locataires. Nous avons eu de la chance, nous n’avons pas été particulièrement dérangés le soir ni surtout la nuit. La terrasse a été une véritable déception, au sens où trois climatiseurs y déversent leur air chaud et humide, en en faisant un endroit inhospitalier l’été. Pas d’apéro ni de dîner possible dans cette étuve. A notre arrivée, nous avons constaté que le lavabo de la salle de bains était bouché. Il faudra attendre le lendemain soir pour que le problème soit réparé. A notre départ, nous avons noté que les eaux usées remontaient dans la cour.

Negative: We would never stay there! The outer door was extremely difficult to open from the inside and outside due to a faulty lock. It was pot luck if the door opened, you could be stuck outside, not being able to get in or inside not being able to get out on the event of a fire. Very worryingly This is a fire risk as its the only access into and out of the building and actually signed as a fire door. You ran the risk of returning to the property and not being able to get in or being stuck inside if you needed to exit the building quickly in an emergency. The propieter said to open it you need to find its "sweet spot" and that it's a "typical Maltese door". Some other guests phoned up about the door problems and was told it would be fixed urgently but it wasn't. The proprietor knew about the lock problems because on the instructions sent before arrival it clearly mentions costs of calling a lock smith, so other people have clearly had problems. Such was the risk should there be a fire and not being able to get out, we did not stay in the property and instead booked into another place. We have alerted booking.com as they have a duty of care to ensure properties they advertise are safe but so far have heard nothing back from them. Very disappointed. Do not stay here.

Charming property in a perfect location Positive: The location was perfect, only a few minutes walk to the marina where there were plenty of options for food and drink and then a short ferry ride from Valletta itself. The transport links made it super easy to get around and explore. The bed was really comfortable and shower was powerful too. I liked the rustic charm of the property, it was a large living space and that we had our own private kitchen was a bonus too. It was tastefully done throughout. Negative: Just a few niggles, the property had a smell of damp/dry rot which unfortunately comes with the type of stone building we were in so couldn't be helped. And again because of the type of old stone building, noise very much does carry but we only had an issue with this on the last night with an inconsiderate neighbour coming and going several times during the night. The shower could have done with a curtain/screen to stop the water splashing the bathroom, and if you are over 5ft 6 you might not fit under it but we managed! The spare pillows in the wardrobe were all mouldy but we needed to use them regardless so had to put them under the fresh pillows provided. It would have been nice to have some tea and coffee available in the apartment but appreciate it's not a hotel as such so can't complain too much.

spacious but not very practical Positive: nice location it looks good on pictures the place is big with a nice outside area probably an oasis when it is scorching outside pretty quiet spacious 2 smart TVs if that is what you're after good value Negative: there is a coffee machine but no coffee or tea. Nor other basics. you need to buy everything the humidity the neighbor went crazy one night throwing bottles around in the middle of the night. You can't hear any noise from the street but you can hear everything that happens on the corridor. It was usually ok though. Just one weekend night was off. not practical - no drawers, shelves, just one wardrobe that has one wonky shelf inside. Nothing to hang your towel on in the bathroom details. it looks like the handyman fixed things in a hurry

Positive: A lovely and stylish traditional apartment as shown in photos. Great location near the ferry, bus stops, supermarket. Fantastic for exploring the three cities and providing an easy access to Valletta. On Sunday morning there is a flea market nearby and on Tuesday there is a market. The place is spacious and well equipped, there are facilities, dishwasher, coffee machine, Netflix, heaters, AC, and a lovely courtyard. It can be a little humid as is the situation with traditional homes but not a problem. Very easy check in and out, great communication with the owner who replied fast to our questions and provided promptly a couple of things we additionally needed. Thank you for making our Malta experience authentic and comfortable.