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Diplomat Hotel

173 Tower Road Sliema, SLM1609 Malta

Art Deco hotel in Sliema with a private beach

On the waterfront
Located in the city center of Sliema, this beach hotel is near the airport and within walking distance of Sliema Promenade. Also nearby are Fort St. Elmo and Great Seige of Malta and the Knights of St. John. Show more
Private beach
In addition to a restaurant, Diplomat Hotel features a private beach. Other amenities include a poolside bar and bars/lounges.
Balconies, city views
Guestrooms open to balconies with city or sea views and feature televisions with satellite channels. Other amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, air conditioning, and sofa beds. Hide

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Room type  
Standard with Side Balcony - BB
1 double1 twin3 twinSofa bed. Balcony with view of the city and sea. Television with satellite channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Complimentary newspapers. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom includes shower/tub combination with rainfall showerhead. Bath amenities include phone, hair dryer, and makeup/shaving mirror. Blackout drapes/curtains, clock radio, and trouser press. Air conditioning. Bathrobes and iron/ironing board available on request.
Standard Twin Seaview - HB
1 double1 twin3 twinSofa bed. Balcony with view of the city and sea. Television with satellite channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Complimentary newspapers. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom includes shower/tub combination with rainfall showerhead. Bath amenities include phone, hair dryer, and makeup/shaving mirror. Blackout drapes/curtains, clock radio, and trouser press. Air conditioning. Bathrobes and iron/ironing board available on request.
Standard Twin Seaview room only
1 double1 twin3 twinSofa bed. Balcony with view of the city and sea. Television with satellite channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Complimentary newspapers. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom includes shower/tub combination with rainfall showerhead. Bath amenities include phone, hair dryer, and makeup/shaving mirror. Blackout drapes/curtains and trouser press. Air conditioning. Bathrobes and iron/ironing board available on request.
Standard with side balcony room only
1 double1 twin3 twinSofa bed. Balcony with view of the city and sea. Television with satellite channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Complimentary newspapers. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom includes shower/tub combination with rainfall showerhead. Bath amenities include phone, hair dryer, and makeup/shaving mirror. Blackout drapes/curtains and trouser press. Air conditioning. Bathrobes and iron/ironing board available on request.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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  • A resort fee is included in the total price displayed
Policies
  • Check-in time starts at 1 PM
  • Check-out time is Noon
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Buffet breakfast fee: EUR 09.00 per person (approximate amount)
    • In-room safe fee: EUR 2.50 per night
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Property Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Total number of rooms - 113
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Babysitting or child care
  • Number of floors - 7
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Beauty services
  • Billiards
  • Business center
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Computer rental
  • Concierge desk
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Currency exchange
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Exhibit space
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Room service
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Luggage storage
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • On-site car rental
  • Library
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Medical assistance available
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Microwave in lobby
  • Multilingual staff
  • Poolside bar
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Private beach
  • Sauna
  • Secretarial services
  • Security guard
  • Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Tour assistance
  • Umbrella
  • Wedding services
  • Casino shuttle (complimentary)
  • Beach/pool umbrellas
  • Half board rates available
  • On-site medical assistance available
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Media library
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking nearby
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Beach bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Year Built - 1991
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Piano
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Rooms

Diplomat Hotel offers 113 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Balconies open to city or sea views. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, makeup/shaving mirrors, phones, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and direct-dial phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. In-room massages, bathrobes, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

All guestrooms are non-smoking.

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Diplomat Hotel, Sliema, Malta, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Wireless Internet access
  • Balcony
  • Hair dryer
  • Climate control
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Extra towels/bedding
  • Private bathroom
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Bathroom phone
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • In-room massage available
  • Shower/tub combination
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Trouser press
  • In-room safe
  • Window opens
  • Sofa bed
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Air conditioning
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bathrobes (on request)
  • Television
  • Non-smoking only
  • Satellite television service
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • City view
  • Sea view
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Dining

The Penny Farthing - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.

Room service during limited hours is available.

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Diplomat Hotel, Sliema, Malta, Dining Restaurant

Recreation

  • Golf - miniature nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Boat launch nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • Racquetball/squash nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Volleyball nearby
  • Aerobics nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Playground nearby
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Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Diplomat Hotel

3.3
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
3.6
Hotel condition:
2.9
Room cleanliness:
3.4
Room comfort:
3.1
Location:
3.8
Neighbourhood:
3.4
91%

of guests recommend

out of 11 reviews

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Sammie B from london
1.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 7 Dec 2011

““A Poor 2 Star Accommodation - BEWARE””

This hotel is stuck in a time-warp back in the 1980's. This hotel was at a minimum capacity I was completely shocked at the standard of cleanliness. On arrival we had been given room 611 - the poor quality of furnishings is a understatement! Dirty mouldy shower and bath, rusty sinks, loose sockets on the wall, no curtains and a welcoming cockroach. We requested another room but to our dismay the other rooms offered were worse. Housekeeping offered to clean the room and add curtains to the windows and fix the broken items- The electrical sockets were left unfixed. The TV was an old CRT portable with very bad reception and had to be reprogrammed by the maintenance dept who said that we only had 1 English channel and fuzzy reception was normal although in the main lobby & bar they had perfect reception and more channels. The Internet connection was very poor and intermittent, so be prepared to pay for the 'cloud' connection. The breakfast was the only food we ate here but quality wise was less than standard. Some of the food (eggs, bacon) was out on the buffet from 7 -10am uncovered. As it was our first visit to Malta we didn't want our displeasure in our accommodation to ruin our holiday. The next day we emailed the CEO of the hotel chain expecting an apology. We received an acknowledgement of receipt of our email but to our disappointment no response to our concerns. I hope he takes notes of the reviews and makes the changes before someone becomes seriously ill.

A Traveller from CT
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 2 Nov 2009

“you get what you pay for”

We were drawn to this hotel for the price and that should have been an indicator of what we would be getting. Our room was spacious and did have a fanstatic ocean view that was just breathtaking in the morning. There were two issues we had while staying there, the first was minor, the paper thin shower curtain and rod kept falling out of the wall. The second was major and could have really put a dampor on things, apparently when it rains in Malta the winds and rain are so strong that it is common for the windows, doors, etc to leak adn for water to surround your closed and locked doors and windows. This information would have been helpful knowing in advance so we didn't have our luggage right near the door leading to the "balcony". Several of our items were wet influding a saturated carpet that went about 15ft inot the room. The maintence dept's idea of fixing the problem after we complained at the front desk was to throw blankets ontop of the wet carpet. Not a pleasant surprize when you come back to your hotel at the end of the day. the location was great, right near a bus line that we took everyday we were there.

Jeffery T from Kingswear, Dartmouth
1.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 6 Oct 2009

“Not impressed”

I had enjoyed my stay enough until my last night. I asked reception whether it was possible to have just the soup from the buffet menu and was told yes. Afterwards I ordered a coffee from the lobby bar but having returned from the toilet I realised it had been taken away. I decided not to cause a fuss and to simply settle my bill and go to bed. However, night reception tried charging me 15.50 Euros for the soup from the full menu price of 20 Euros, which after he spoke to the restaurant was reduced to 7 Euros, and then again, by the duty manager, to 2.5 Euros, with me having been refusing to pay. In the middle of this debacle a large party of Irish holiday makers arrived to try and check-in, including children, and must have wondered what on Earth was going on. So I settled the bill and returned to my room and was in bed by approximately 10.00pm. However, I did not sleep until the early hours of the morning, for a couple of hours or so at most. I spent most of the night listening to people shouting things outside the hotel, before I arose at 5.45am to get a Taxi to the airport, which I had booked with reception earlier in the previous day. This has left me tired and deflated and I do not wish to return to Malta even though on my last trip I gained dual Maltese Citizenship.

A Traveller from Tripoli
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 30 Apr 2009

“Tired hotel best suited to large groups”

I found the hotel to be tired, with room having bare minimum fitout - bathrooms tired, and need updating. The restaurant is in the basement - had one dinner there, and breakfast for 3 days. Institutional is the best description, and very tired, minimal choice. The hotel does not have an internal laundry, and if you put laundry out the hotel has a world leading 48 hour response time. Very tired, institutionalised, no money being spent on it - its cheap, but not good value.

Traveller's tip
Go elsewhere
A Traveller from Stuttgart, Deutschland
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 22 Nov 2011

“Vier Sterne? Das war vermutlich anno dazumal so”

Wie kommt dieses Hotel auf vier Sterne? Der Service schien in Ordnung gewesen zu sein. Der Zustand meines Zimmers jedoch in keinster Weise. Schimmel wohin man auch schaute. Decke, Bettbezüge und Matratze waren voller Haare und deutlich erkennbarer Gebrauchsspuren. Selbiges gilt für die Handtücher. Ich habe das Gefühl, dass dies alles seit Jahren nie ausgetauscht wurde. Ach, erwähnte ich bereits dass der Minibar-Kühlschrank auch voller Schimmel war? Die allgemeine Einrichtung hat ein 80iger-Jahre Flair. Muss nicht schlecht sein, passt aber zum ranzigen Gesamtbild des Hotels. Keine Empfehlung meinerseits! Da macht die ordentliche Lage (direkt an der Meerpromenade, Bushaltestelle nur ein Steinwurf entfernt) und die relativ zeitnah erreichbaren wichtigen Locations (Bars, Restaurants, Supermarkt) nichts wett.

Attilio from Stresa
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 12 Sep 2011

“Hotel Diplomat-Sliema, Malta”

Ottimamente posizionato sul lungomare e vicinissimo alla fermata dei bus che permettono di raggiungere rapidamente tutti i punti di La Valletta. Qualità dei servizi come da descrizione, anche se l'hotel denota qualche "invecchiamento" seppure non sostanziale. Disponibile una piccola piscina sul tetto ed una spiaggia gratuita nelle vicinanze. Parecchi ristoranti nelle vicinanze a prezzi decisamente abbordabili.

Area recommendations
La Valletta, e in genere tutta l'isola di Malta (oltre a Gozo) sono altamente consigliabili. Vi si respira ancora l'aria di un passato glorioso, del tempo dei Cavalieri col ricordo sempre vivo della grande vittoria sugli Ottomani nella seconda metà del 1500. L'italiano è diffusamente compreso e parlato ed è la terza lingua, dopo il maltese e l'inglese. Gli italiani sono ben visti ed accettati, nonostante i tragici avvenimenti dei bombardamenti nella Seconda Guerra Mondiale
Bekam from Roma, Italia
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 1 Sep 2011

“Lontano dal centro divertimenti, ma sul mare”

Lo stato di manutenzione dell'albergo lasciava molto a desiderare, la piscina era piccolissima e la pulizia non era il massimo. Era lontano dal centro dei divertimenti (Paceville) e dalla zona piena di ristoranti (St. Julian). Il mare di fronte era spettacolare, pieno di piscine naturali ed estremamente profondo in quanto tutta la zona circostante era scogliosa (assolutamente sconsigliato a chi non sa nuotare). Sul mare c'era un buon punto di ristoro. Le fermate degli autubus erano distanti a non più di 5 minuti.

A Traveller from SASSARI
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 28 Aug 2011

“HOTEL DIPLOMAT - SLIEMA MALTA”

L'HOTEL E' DATATO, DIFFICILMENTE GLI SI POSSONO RICONOSCERE LE 4 STELLE! I SERVIZI CI SONO TUTTI, MA SEMBRA DI STARE IN UN FILM ANNI '70. COMUNQUE SI PUO' FARE.

ANNICK v from PARIS
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 24 Aug 2011

“très correct”

Les chambres sont grandes et propres. La salle de bain mériterait un coup de rajeunissement.

Area recommendations
LA VALETTE ET SURTOUT LA CO CATHEDRALE
A Traveller from Deutschland
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 27 Apr 2010

“Der Hoteleingang befindet sich in einer engen Seitenstraße”

Das Hotel hat insgesamt nicht meinen Erwartungen entsprochen. Das angegebene WiFi hat unzureichend in den Zimmern funktioniert. Der Fitnessraum war so klein und stickig, dass man auch bei viel gutem Willen die vier Geräte nicht benutzen wollte. Unabhängig davon liegt der Fitnessraum irgendwo in der hintersten Ecke des Kellers. Der Service war unglaublich schlecht. Ich bin zweimal nicht bedient worden, obwohl ich der einzige Gast in der Lobby Bar war. Das Personal war sehr unfreundlich. Das Zimmer hat auch bei ständigem Lüften unangenehm gerochen. Die Bettdecke war gar nicht zu ertragen. Das roch so, als ob mehrere Wochen ein nasser Hund darauf geschlafen hätte. Das Frühstück war ok, wenn man sich an das Müsli gehalten hat. Die Vorhänge vor meinem Fenster habe ich immer geschlossen gehalten, weil die Nachbarn gegenüber sich ungefähr fünf Meter Luftlinie entfernt befunden haben und wir uns zuwinken konnten. Ob morgens die Sonne schien oder es regnete, konnte man nur feststellen, wenn man vor das Hotel trat. Insgesamt kein Hotel, in dem ich noch einmal übernachten würde.

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Diplomat Hotel

173 Tower Road Sliema, SLM1609 Malta

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Sliema Promenade - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
  • Paceville - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
  • Eden Cinemas - 1.6 km / 1 mi
  • Bay Street Shopping Complex - 1.6 km / 1 mi
  • St George's Beach - 1.7 km / 1 mi
  • Manoel Theatre - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
  • Fort St. Elmo - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
  • Casa Rocca Piccola - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
  • Grand Masters Palace - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
  • Great Seige of Malta and the Knights of St. John - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
  • National Museum of Archaeology - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
  • National Museum of Fine Arts - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
  • Malta Experience - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
  • Mediterranean Conference Centre - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi

Location Highlights

  • By sea
  • On waterfront
  • In shopping district
  • In city center
  • In entertainment district
  • Airport nearby
  • Convention center nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Beach nearby

The preferred airport for Diplomat Hotel is Valletta (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • Valletta, Malta (MLA-Malta Intl.)

Area:

Sliema, Malta: On the northern edge of Malta, Sliema forms part of Malta's coastal resort area and is a center for shopping and restaurants. Sliema's Tower Road is a section of a kilometers-long promenade from Gzira to St. Julian's, ideal for walkers and joggers. In addition to its businesses and cafes, the promenade offers plenty of seating, and in the summer becomes a meeting place for locals at the seafront.

Diplomat Hotel

173 Tower Road Sliema, SLM1609 Malta