A huge expo stretched this very large hotel to the...

A huge expo stretched this very large hotel to the limit I think, causing some service slippage - never got back to me about wifi problems in my room, and ignored for ages at breakfast (had to go and find my own coffee). But everyone I spoke to directly was really friendly and helpful, just difficult getting attention sometimes.

This is the only reason for the missing star, everything else about the hotel was very good, comfortable rooms (though the water temperature struggled to maintain steadily, again maybe because they were fully stretched). The rooms were spacious and well appointed, and the location superb, right by the sea in St Julians.

Very attractive gardens, and the rooftop pool (not tested, in November!) looked great too.

I would go back there, when they are not dealing with a massive conference.