Embassy Valletta Hotel

Embassy Valletta Hotel is a four-star hotel at 173 Strait Street in Valletta, Malta. Strait Street, known locally as the Gut, was historically the capital's lively nightlife quarter, popular with sailors and visitors in the 20th century, and it has been revived in recent years with bars, music venues and restaurants. The hotel's position puts guests in the middle of that revival, with Republic Street, the Grand Master's Palace, the Manoel Theatre and the Lower Barrakka Gardens all within an easy walk. The main city gate and bus terminus are a short walk away, and the Valletta-to-Three-Cities ferry is reachable downhill toward the Grand Harbour. The hotel offers a range of room types, including Standard Rooms, Deluxe Rooms and Suites, all with air conditioning and Wi-Fi. Standout amenities include a pool, which is relatively uncommon in the dense old town and welcome after a day of sightseeing in summer heat. A restaurant and a bar on site mean that breakfast, lunch and evening drinks can be taken in the building. The mid-range positioning suits couples, friends and independent travellers who want a central address without paying five-star rates. Service is that of a mid-sized city hotel, with front-desk assistance for tours and transfers. Typical double room rates run from about EUR 130 to EUR 260 per night depending on season and room category, indicative rather than live figures. The reception number is +356 2016 9000. Because Strait Street has active bars, rooms facing the street can be livelier at night on weekends, and light sleepers may prefer quieter-facing or upper-floor rooms. Valletta is compact and largely walkable, though slopes and steps are common.