Casa Ellul

Casa Ellul is a small luxury boutique hotel at 81 Old Theatre Street in Valletta, Malta, set in a restored 19th-century townhouse. The street lies in the heart of the old city, steps from the Manoel Theatre, one of the oldest working theatres in Europe, and a short walk from St John's Co-Cathedral, Republic Street and the Marsamxett side of the peninsula. The City Gate bus terminus can be reached on foot in about ten minutes, and the ferry landings toward Sliema are nearby. The building retains the proportions and character of a Valletta townhouse, and the restoration blends original limestone and period features with modern comfort. Accommodation is limited to deluxe rooms and suites, which keeps the atmosphere intimate. Rooms have air conditioning and Wi-Fi, and a lounge provides a quiet shared space for reading or an evening drink. Breakfast is included in the hotel's offering and is the main dining service on site; for dinner, visitors have a wide choice of restaurants within a few minutes' walk on Old Theatre Street, Strait Street and Republic Street. There is no spa or pool, and the appeal is the location, design and personal service rather than resort facilities. The hotel suits couples, cultural travellers and visitors attending performances at the Manoel Theatre. Indicative rates are EUR 250-450 per night, varying with season and events. As with most historic Valletta buildings, the approach involves cobbled streets and some gradients, so guests should travel with comfortable footwear. Booking ahead is wise for festival periods, when the capital fills quickly.