The hotel is an old-fashioned, authentic, small family-run hotel. The management and staff are always happy to accommodate guests' individual needs and requests. The hotel offers full WLAN coverage. It has 28 rooms spread over 5 floors. Facilities include: a lobby with 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, as well as bar and dining facilities. A laundry service is also available. Location The hotel is situated very centrally in St Julians. It is only a 5-minute walk away from the hustle and bustle which is Paceville, with its many entertainment options including nightclubs, discos, bars, cinema and bowling. It is only a ten minute walk from a sandy beach at St George's Bay. Valletta is 4 km away, while the airport is some 20 km away. Rooms Some of the rooms command an impressive view of the picturesque Spinola Bay. All rooms come with en suite bathroom, safety deposit box, fans in summer and heaters in winter. The fourth and fifth floors are fully air-conditioned (optional extra). Satellite/cable TV, Internet access and a minibar also feature. Sport Guests may avail of the sun loungers and parasols on offer. Meals The hotel operates on a bed and breakfast, half board or full board basis. Its popular restaurant, \\Alfonso's\\, caters for both the residents and an extensive local clientele who have come to associate it with good informal dining. The restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, is renowned for its exquisite pasta dishes, pizzas, as well as a good variety of à la carte dishes. Payment The following are all accepted as forms of payment: Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA. Notes Complimentary tea and coffee are available all day in the lounge.