Fortina

This stylish hotel boasts a fabulous location on the seafront in Sliema, overlooking Valetta's UNESCO World Heritage old town. The city centre can be reached by ferry or in a 15-minute drive. Those seeking a relaxing holiday retreat might shop at the nearby shopping centre and enjoy a spell in the spa at the hotel's sister resort which features three outdoor pools and an indoor fitness pool with stunning views of the city as well as an indoor, heated saltwater pool and a fitness centre with a resident personal trainer and yoga classes. The comfortable, air-conditioned rooms are furnished with sleek parquet floors and balconies or French windows with garden or sea views, and the six restaurants serve a wide variety of cuisines from Indian, Thai and Chinese to Italian and classic Mediterranean dishes, all for a delightful holiday or pleasant business trip to Malta.