Accommodation
Accommodation in Malta is provided in hotels, holiday complexes, guest-houses, hostels or self-catering flats. Many hotels offer substantial reductions, particularly during the low season. For further information, contact the Malta Tourism Authority (see address section).
Grading: There is a star classification standard for all hotels in the Maltese islands. All classified hotels are thoroughly inspected before their star grading is allocated and are regularly inspected to ensure that standards are maintained. Gradings range from 2 to 5 stars, indicating the level of standards, facilities and services offered by the hotel. Gradings are as follows:
5-star: Superior standard, fully air-conditioned accommodation; all rooms with private bath and shower, telephone, radio and TV; room service on a 24-hour basis; bar; restaurant and coffee shop; lounge area; dancing facilities; pool and sports facilities; 24-hour reception; laundry, pressing and dry-cleaning; shops and hairdresser.
4-star: High standard, fully air-conditioned accommodation; all rooms with private bath or shower and internal or external telephone and radio; room service from breakfast time to midnight; bar; restaurant; pool or service beach facilities; 24-hour reception; laundry, pressing and dry-cleaning; lounge; shops, including hairdresser.
3-star: Good accommodation; all rooms with private bath or shower and internal or external telephone; bar and restaurant facilities; lounge area; 24-hour reception; laundry, pressing and dry-cleaning service.
2-star: Modest accommodation; at least 20 per cent of rooms have private bath or shower; all rooms with washbasin and mirror; at least breakfast facilities are offered; telephone or service bell in all rooms; front office service during the day and at least porter service during the night.
YOUTH HOSTELS: There are five youth hostels in Malta, four of which are located in Malta, and one in Gozo (with a minimum of two hostels open at any time of the year). Further information can be obtained from NSTS, 220 St Paul Street, Valletta VLT 07 (tel: 244 983; fax: 230 330; e-mail: nsts@nsts.org; website: www.nsts.org).
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