Good communication for arrival/key collection. Location great for everything. We had some issues with dirty linens, which the owners quickly rectified. If you want a traditional style apartment this is for you, but if you want light and airy & quiet I would not recommend. Outside courtyard area is more like an enclosed yard.

Wanted accommodation that was fairly central and this was. The studio is basic which suited us fine, we wanted somewhere too sleep, a shower and a coffee in the morning no frills because because they would be wasted we wanted to see as much of Valletta and Malta as possible. We got regular email updates, transfers were organised by VBL and we got an early check in. It’s not the Ritz but is clean with a comfortable bed, hot water and a quirky shower and ideal for a weekend break. It’s a short walk to the city centre and the ferry for Sliema the bus station will get you around the island for €1.50.

Overall, happy with the botique except for the extra charges for cleaning

Key not available at check in time, had to phone, and we waited on street 30 minutes. The apartment, at 44 Old Mint Street, had a large window with opaque glass, nowhere to see outside, although the site clearly promised ‘city views’ – we both found the lack of a window bleak and unacceptable, and there were no blinds to block out light overnight. Shower was over the toilet in a tiny room – maybe 1 metre square. Smaller issues were a large cobweb and broken light bulb. When I texted my disappointment in the apartment we were quickly offered a free upgrade to premium for the next day, which we were happy to accept. We met the representative (who didn’t give her name) at the new apartment later the next day – it was much nicer. Having slept one night in Mint Street I suggested that she check the roll out bed to see what she thought: I had found it very short and so full of bumps and ridges sleeping had been problematic. I was very firmly told there had been no complaints from others. Her manner was hostile, telling us we were costing the company, and she refused to hear our comments. This was the first time I had ever made such a complaint – we hadn’t expected a lot, it had seemed good value, but no functioning window, an appalling bed, delayed check in and the ridiculous shower were too much. There is an additional €53 cleaning charge payable on booking, demanded in red in a ‘welcome email’ straight after booking, so the cobweb was irritating, and th

Lovely stay in Valletta. Accommodation was fine, convenient for all the things we wanted to visit. Plenty of great places to eat nearby. VBL staff most helpful.

Apart.101 - Humidity, towels not drying and clean up only done once by stay and change of towels each 3 days only. Not for aged clients or with young child nor for any mobility problems as steps to go down the bathroom and bedroom are steep. Very noisy if presence of non-respectful clients on other floors. Cleaning charge of 50Euros no matter how long you stay, making this a very expensive cleaning fee for a 3 days stay for one person only. No couch in the entrance/living room in front of tv. Very good and large shower, all appliances are very well. Nice dishes, towels and bedding. No phone. Will suggest not to take any of the special offers from Hotel. Local bus from airport to bus terminal in Lavallette only 1.5E and going very often. Lots of little restaurants near by on way to main downtown. From Hotel to Bus terminal is about 15 minutes walk but every where you want to go is only 1.5E and ticket are good for 2 hours. Suggest to research on Internet information about the Island and all the Sites and then buy bus tickets to get there and back. Great experience in all but due to lots and lots of hills in the city, wish I had taken a hotel near St-John's Cathedral.

Be aware of room 101! The first floor is quite good: small kitchen, tv, air conditioner, several tables to work and to just sit and rest. However, the bedroom is on the first floor and is incredibly humid with intense mouldy smell. The loud dehumidifier has to be on all the time (water collecting container becomes full in a single day!) Air conditioner is above the bed and I was baffled when water started to condens on the edge of conditioner and sterted to drop on the bed and on my head when I was trying to sleep! I think it is unethical to even rent this room - many people has sever allergies to moulds and the dropping water on your head is also major flaw. The location is perfect though. Don't know anything about other rooms.

The experience was rather unpleasant. Firstly, despite complaints that the miscellaneous charges should be collected at the apartment, as was the case in apartments we had booked elsewhere, they insisted that we provided them with images of front and back of credit card. We had no choice but did as suggested. We found after coming back that we were charged twice for the miscellaneous fees. So I wrote to complain. While they did refund the overcharged amount, our bank alerted us about some subsequent suspicious transactions from this card. Fortunately, the bank staff was alert enough to check with us and were able to stop payment in time. This was a credit card that I used only for transactions in Europe and besides payment for this stay, it has not been used elsewhere. Furthermore, while staying there, I had to write to them a few times concerning things which were advertised but not in the apartment, one of which was a missing microwave oven. I had to send them a screenshot to prove that it was indeed advertised. As my husband and I were staying with an adult son, we had paid for a premium two-bedroom apartment. Hence, we were shocked to find that we were all expected to share a bathroom which is attached to the master bedroom. As there was also a common bathroom, we asked for that to be opened. They first told us that there was a key for that bathroom but we were unable to locate it. The next day, the common bathroom (with defects) was opened after subsequent calls from us.

The golden seed apartment was on the fourth floor of a traditional Valletta building. It was a long way up but worth it when we got there. The apartment was well equipped and comfortable. The location was good, close to the sights but quiet at night.

This was a stressful check in. You need to arrive at the agents office before 5 pm, otherwise I am not sure what the alternative is as this was not disclosed. My plane arrived at 4pm so I had to get airport staff ring the agent to wait. Then the apartment is 20 minutes on foot. Not fun with luggage. The lift in the building didn't work. I was on the 3rd floor. The bed frame was broken. So my mattress was sunken. Cable channels on the tv was not available despite advertising they were. The apartment lacked character. A bit bland. I was charged a 50 Euro cleaning fee on arrival. Had I known, I would have booked a hotel. The cleaners don't service the apartment until you leave and you must leave it clean. The town of Valletta is a ghost town after 7:00pm. I would stay in Siliema next time. The apartment street is under lit at night and dead quiet. It can be daunting for female solo travelers. Not value for money.