Corinthia Palace

Not a good start. Arrived late in the evening travelling with Jet2. We are on a half board package. The “premium”room with a garden view had seen much better days. It was generally tatty. The view was mostly of a large flat roof and the road. We complained at once, but were told it would be days before we could move. Jet2 became involved and we did move to a much better room the next day. It was disappointing that we had to pay extra for the move. We had already paid for a 5 star room.
The staff are charming and the food has been very good. The pool area is small but pleasant. The main dining room was closed on our arrival evening however our late meal in the pool bar was fine. We were told this evening that the main dining room will be closed yet again for a private party tomorrow. The pool bar is likely to be closed due to bad weather. Our meal we are informed can be room service or “picky bits” in the lounge. Not much of a choice. This hotel has been at the luxury end of hospitality since 1968. If if wants to keep it’s reputation it will need to treat hotel guests with much more consideration.

Overall the Corinthian hotel is excellent. Our room was good and the housekeeping was exceptional. Staff are all very friendly and attentive. Pool and gardens are beautiful. There are 3 restaurants which are all very good but quite expensive. Most of the visitors were older couples which made for a very pleasant and peaceful atmosphere. My only disappointment was that the outdoor pool was very cold and the presence of some guests small dogs. I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel as a place to stay however.

We have recently stayed at this hotel which has old world charm and service. It’s an oasis of calm in Attard. We had room 128. It is somewhat dated, but clean and functional. It is one of the rooms that hasn’t been refurbished. The balcony looked out on to buildings, but thankfully they were screened by lovely trees. It was a calm area to sit in and felt private. It took me several conversations with other guests to find the mirror in the bedroom area, which is hidden within the desk under the TV. I was struggling to blow-dry hair etc. This is a complaint from many female guests I spoke to. The room cleaning staff were great and very efficient. Staff at the hotel have been brilliant. SAMAR was the first person we met and he sets the standard for the style and efficiency of the hotel. Extremely helpful and always smiling.
In the CAPRICE LOUNGE we met SANJAY and WILLIAM, more really lovely hardworking people. SANJAY would also be working around the pool during the day, looking again very smart and always happy, approachable, positive and helpful.
The staff at JOSEPHINE’s Coffee Shop in reception are great and extremely hardworking. Lovely people and lovely coffee. Last night we ate in the hotel at VILLA CORINTHIA. A lovely evening setting. RAHUL was great to speak with and very knowledgable around the wine on offer, which pleased my husband. Food was delicious. Fine dining in beautiful setting, but a relaxed unhurried atmosphere. There was also a really friendly knowledgable female member of staff there, but unfortunately we didn’t get her name. As with all hotels ….. the building can be magnificent with oodles of history, but the people who work there bring it to life. And your staff surely do. Thank you for a lovely staff.