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Reviews of The Barrister Hotel

4 out of 5
The Barrister Hotel
57, St. Christopher Street, Valletta

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 221 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 221 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 221 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 221 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 221 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 27 Apr 2024
Thank you so muchYour feedback motivates us to work harder!

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and staff could not be more delightful, friendly or helpful. Nothing is too much bother. Owner on site every day and mixes with guests and is always willing to improve your stay. The only minor issue is noise from surrounding cafes and bars which I found disturbing on a few nights, otherwise I doubt you could get a better place to enjoy Malta. Many suggestions of things to do and see, places to go were offered, including ferry and bus times, and my days were filled. Excellent service all round. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 22 Nov 2023
Dear guest,thank you for staying with us and sharing your opinion.Hosting and getting to know you has been a real pleasure, and we trust your experience was positive - despite the noise generated by the nearby activities.......Best wishesMark and the tream

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service and extremely helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 25 Sept 2023
Thank you for the kind remarksHopefully we get to welcome you back

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Great hotel. Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you so much!Hopefully we get to welcome you back

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay again
Easily walkable to everything in Valletta, friendly staff, very comfortable room, lovely breakfast….ticks all of the boxes for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 6 Sept 2023
Dear guest,Thank you for the great score and wonderful comments.Hope to see you again soon!Best wishesMark and the team

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Mark on 19 Jul 2023
Thank you :)

10/10 Excellent

JULIA

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 29 Jun 2023
Thank you :)

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little hotel situated in the centre of Valletta, so easy to get to all the site seeing places from it. The staff is what makes the hotel even better as they are so friendly and welcoming, as well as informative to help you plan what to visit. Was a bit noisy on the street on Saturday night, but not the other nights. Comfortable beds, clean room with everything need would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 1 Jun 2023
Dear guest,Thank you so much for this.It was a pleasure for us to host you, and we certainly look forward to seeing you again!Best wishesMark and the team

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a very friendly boutique hotel. Mark (the owner) and Emma (reception) gave us lots of information on what to see, and the best way to get there. The Barrister is very central, just off the Main Street. Everything in Valletta is walkable. We would definitely stay here again, so friendly The only down side was the lack of a proper shower, it was a low shower head over the bath.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 30 May 2023
Dear guests,Thank you for the wonderful review.We are delighted that your experience was such a positive one, and hope to welcome you back in the future.The room allocated for the stay was one equipped with bath - for possible future eventualities you could be allocated a room with a walk in shower (including rainfall and handheld).Thank you again and best wishesMark and the team

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 28 May 2023
thank you

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing stay in a well located hotel
We had such a warm welcome to the hotel and staff could not have been friendlier or more helpful. The room was beautiful and very comfortable. The hotel is off the main streets so nice and quiet at nighttime but only a very short walk to bars and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 28 May 2023
Dear guests,Thank you for the wonderful comments.We are delighted that you have rated your experience so highly, and hope to see you again.Best wishesMark and the team

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect for all the sites in Valletta. Hotel is small and delightful. Mark, Emma and the entire team go out of their way to help you enjoy your time in Malta. Bravo!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 18 May 2023
Dear guest,Thank you for the wonderful comments.We are delighted that your experience was so positive.best wishesMark

10/10 Excellent

John, Wilton Manors

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Hotel, beautifully done. Can’t say enough about Mark, Emma and staff. They were welcoming and happy to assist in any way possible. Their tour suggestions were spot on. They go above and beyond to make you feel welcomed. Thank you Mark and Emma.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Em on 2 May 2023
Good afternoon John, Thank you so much for the wonderful review, it means so much to us! It was such a pleasure to meet and speak to you (albeit somewhat brief).Have a lovely day :)Warm regards, Emma

10/10 Excellent

Achilleas, Nea Kifissia Athens

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with amazing people in a very convenient location. Everything lovely. Till the next time! Achilleas
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 24 Mar 2023
Dear guest,Hoisting you has been a great pleasure!Hope to see you again soon!Mark and the team

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The street noise is intense, especially on weekends when the music blares.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 22 Mar 2023
Hello dear guestThank you for taking time to review our services. It is disappointing to note that the noise issue effected your experience to such degree that you felt we only deserve a 60% score. It is a shame that the offer to change rooms on the first night was not excepted, as this would have definitely given you a different experience.With such a centra location, we are surrounded by city life, and related features/issues. Different people have different thresholds for issues such as noise, and in this case, evidently the noises created at our neighbourhood go beyond your comfort zone.That being clarified, we trust that all other elements of our service offering met your satisfaction.Thank you for having chosen our servicesBest wishesMark

8/10 Good

michael, new york

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to main historic area, staff very professional and willing to assist in arranging tours, advice in what to see and booking restaurants and transport.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 5 Mar 2023
Dear guest,Thank you for the comments and positive review.Hopefully we get to welcome you back, and next time will do more as to deserve the full marks!Best wishes,Mark

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Helen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, near major attractions and restaurants Staff that goes out of their way to be helpful. We had an early flight on our last day and staff prepared breakfast packages for us to eat on the way to the airport. Another staff member helped us with online checking. Requests were immediately addressed.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 20 Feb 2023
Dear guest,Thank you for the great review and wonderful comments.We are delighted to learn that your experience with us was positive, and hope to host you again in the future.Best wishes,Mark and the team

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have just spent an amazing 5 nights here and we couldn't have picked a better place to stay. The rooms were spotless, the breakfast was lovely, and every member of staff went above and beyond. We enjoyed our stay so much that we are hoping to go back later in the year. Thank you to Marc and his amazing team for making our stay so lovely
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 5 Feb 2023
Dear guests,Thank you for the kindness.Hosting you has been a deiieght and we would very much like to welcome you back.Best wishes,Mark

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and wonderful people
What a superb hotel, in the best possible location and with a wonderful host and staff. They were very helpful and could not do enough to provide advice, hints and tips to make our stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 15 Jan 2023
Hello dear guests,Thank you for the wonderful comments and score.Your recognition is very rewarding and motivating for us. Hopefully we get to welcome you back!Best wishes,Mark and the team

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Response from Mark at The Barrister on 18 May 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 18 May 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a good breakfast!
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 23 Dec 2022
Dear guest,thank you for the great score and nice comments.We look forward to welcoming you back.#Best wishes,Mark

10/10 Excellent

Dr Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 22 Dec 2022
Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

D j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 20 Dec 2022
Thank you so much for the recognition!

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 16 Dec 2022
Thank you so much

10/10 Excellent

Radhika

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 18 May 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and great staff
Perfect location and excellent service. Staff very helpful and friendly. Room was clean and comfortable and breakfast was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 30 Nov 2022
Dear guests,Thank you for the great score and wonderful comments!We very much enjoyed welcoming and hosting you, and look forward to seeing you again!Thank you for choosing our services.Best wishes,Mark and the team

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Barrister in October and we made the best choice! Before we even got there, both Mark and Emma were extremely helpful. Our flights got changed before we went and we ended up needing to spend 3 more nights there. We booked our initial stay with Expedia, but they were great working with us to extend our time through them and matching the price/night we booked with Expedia. They also helped us setup airport transfer and that was great as well. Emma was fantastic! She was so friendly and knowledgeable, I looked forward to seeing her when she was working the front desk. The hotel was very clean and had a lot of amenities, even little things like a razor, sewing kit, toothbrush,. The location was perfect! I would highly recommend staying here!
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 8 Nov 2022
Dear guest,Thank you for these wonderful words.We feel privileged that you chose our services and are delighted that the experience was positive.Hopefully we get the pleasure of welcoming you back.Best wishes,Mark and the team

8/10 Good

Tian Shee, Singapore

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner Mark is a of information on where and how to go to places of interest in Malta. The hotel’s location is perfect as it is just off the busy tourist area so you can have a good night sleep . Continental Breakfast is simple and fulfilling.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 10 Oct 2022
Dear guests,Thank you for choosing our services and leaving this positive review.Whilst appreciating the positive score, we must ask if there is anything that we should/could do better as to deserve the full 5. Guest experience is of primary importance to us and feedback/reviews are taken very seriously. Scoring 4 out of 5 suggests that there might be opportunities for improvement.We are committed and will work harder as to merit the full 5 marks next time!Thank you again for staying with usBest wishes,Mark and the team

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb location, lovely staff, very well maintained property. I would definitely stay there on another trip to Valletta.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 7 Oct 2022
Dear guest,Thank you for the wonderful comments.We would be delighted to welcome you back!.Best wishes,Mark and the team

6/10 Okay

Risto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Barrister is an average townhouse conversion hotel, with all the attendant benefits and drawbacks. Some of the rooms are big, other tiny. Soundproofing works in parts of the building, in others it doesn't. Everything in central Valletta is within a few minute's walk, but it's also in close proximity of bars playing loud music late into the night. However, these are things you expect and accept - still, breakfast was done on the cheap, no questions about that.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 27 Sept 2022
Dear guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your opinion about our product and services. Please allow for a few comments to your affirmations. Indeed, the size of our rooms vary by category, and the dimensions of each room type are displayed on all reservation media - depending on one's desire/requirement for space, it is easy enough to check the room size before making a reservation. It was noted that upon arrival you commented about wishing a larger space - within minutes you were offered a larger room (different category) however, you refused the change. The hotel is indeed in the heart of the city, surrounded by activity. During the evenings there is a vibrant scene and this comes with the relative sounds. Quite rightly, the soundproofing throughout the property can be sometimes uneven however, the room that you were allocated is well insulated and in general terms, guests normally are not disturbed by noise.The affirmation 'breakfast was done on the cheap' is both inaccurate and offensive. The average cost per serving (of our breakfast) is on the higher end of industry standard for a 4 star hotel, and this is due to the quality of the produce. One might wish fore cooked options which are not available, but again, this is explained in the description of the product. In case you have anything to substantiate the reference to 'cheap', we would kindly invite you to elaborate.You also described the property as 'average townhouse conversion hotel' - it is not clear what should be made of that comment. We could give definition of the design elements and bespoke furnishing however, not sure this would be of a contribution to this review.Again, thank you for having stayed with us and for sharing your views. Hopefully, our comments will go some way in understanding better the choices that you have made.Best wishes,Mark

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff were extremely friendly and gave good advice on places to see, how to get there etc. The hotel itself was clean, confortable and provided a nice fresh continental breakfast. The room was spacious, cool (good, quiet aircon) with comfy beds
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 19 Sept 2022
Dear guest,Thank you for the wonderful review.We very much enjoyed hosting you and hope to welcome you back.Best wishes,Mark

10/10 Excellent

jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Je recommande ! Bel hôte siué au coeur de La Valette dans une rue calme. Le personnel est efficace et Mark est un hôte exceptionnel !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 26 Aug 2022
Cher hôte,Merci pour les remarques très appréciées.Vous accueillir a été un grand plaisir, que nous espérons renouveler ! Meilleurs voeux, Mark

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location close to restaurants and cafes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 27 Jun 2022
Thank you so much for the wonderful review Hope to welcome you back Best wishes from the team

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Valletta Gem
Perfect base for exploring Valletta and the Three Cities. Clean, comfortable and welcoming hotel. Mine host Mark is a mine of local information and his advice helped us make the most of our stay. Can’t recommend The Barrister too highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 21 Jun 2022
Dear guests, What a wonderful review, thank you so very much. Meeting and hosting you has been a real delight, and we all hope to see you again. Best wishes, Mark and the team

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 13 Jun 2022
Thank you. We are delighted that you enjoyed the experience Mark and the team

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only stayed for one night. Staff were terrific !!! Great location super breakfast. All the very best Mark Emma and all see you next year Rosie and lucy xx
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 10 Jun 2022
Dear guests, thank you for the wonderful comments. Hosting has been wonderful, and we are looking forward to seeing you again. Best wishes, Mark and the team

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property. The hotel was very clean and friendly. Mark went out of his was to make sure we enjoyed ourselves. We would highly recommended this property
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 16 May 2022
Dear guests, Thank you for these wonderful words. We loved hosting and getting to know you, and certainly hope to see you again. Best wishes, Mark and the team

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very well placed & it was easy to get to all the major places in Valletta. The staff were all very friendly & willingly gave advise & help. We enjoyed having the hot tub at the end of the day sightseeing! Would have liked to have the air-con turned on but this was unavailable at this time of the year?
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 27 Apr 2022
Dear guests, Thank you for the complimentary comments. All the team works hard to offer the best possible experience to our guests. Air temperatures during the period of your stay were below 19 degrees Celsius, and the centrally controlled HVAC system could not be switched to cooling as some areas needed heating. Hopefully next time the climate will be more to your liking and we will do a better job as to deserve the full 5 out of 5. Thank you for choosing our services. Best wishes, Mark

10/10 Excellent

Keith Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful. Gave advice of what to see and where to go. Ideal for visiting all the historical sites. Would highly recommend the hotel for anyone staying in Valletta. For us it was great since it was the winter months but might be different in the summer with you wanted a pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 5 Mar 2022
Dear guests, Thank you for the wonderful comments and review score. We look forward to welcoming you back! Best wishes, Mark and the team

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. We cannot fault it in any way. The staff were friendly, welcoming and very helpful with planning our days out. Clean room, good breakfast and a great location for enjoying Valletta
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 21 Feb 2022
Dear guest, Thank you for the wonderful words. We are delighted to hear that your experience with us was a positive one and look forward to welcoming you back :) Best wishes, Mark and the team

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. Rooms were comfortable and very clean, and the location was perfect. Would highly recommend this hotel to anyone travelling to Malta.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 1 Dec 2021
Dear guest, Thank you for the wonderful review and the great comments. It is very important for us to know that our guests had a positive experience, and fantastic to learn that we have contributed to that! Thank you for having stayed with us, and hope to welcoming you back. Mark and the team

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 1 Dec 2021
Dear guest, Thank you for the wonderful score. Trust that you have enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back. Best wishes, Mark and the tram

8/10 Good

Jonas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 29 Nov 2021
Dear guest Thank you for taking the time to review our services and for the positive score Should you wish to tell us where we could improve, perhaps we could aspire to get the full marks next time :)! Thank you for staying with us Best wishes Mark and the team

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff, very clean comfortable room.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Mark at The Bartister on 26 Nov 2021
Dear guest Thank you for the wonderful review. What a tremendous pleasure and privilege it is to host guests like yourself. Best wishes Mark and the team

8/10 Good

Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of Valletta, between the two main roads with plenty of restaurants and bars in easy walking distance. Main attractions in Valletta also on your doorstep. Staff very attentive with special praise to Mark, Emma and Pierre who all went out of their way to make everyone feel comfortable and relaxed. Their knowledge and passion for their city shone through and provided excellent recommendations, especially with regards to a day trip to Gozo.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 23 Nov 2021
Dear guests, Thank you for the wonderful comments. Emma, Pierre, I and the rest of the team are delighted that your experience with us has been a positive one. We shall work even harder and hope to achieve full marks next time round :) ! Best wishes Mark and the team

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 21 Nov 2021
Thank you for the wonderful score!

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 1 Nov 2021
Dear guest, Thank you for taking the time to review our services. Hopefully you have had a positive experience at The Barrister Hotel and that we can see you back. Best wishes, Mark

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place and very nice people/staff. Check in was very late and the refrigerator barely worked. Also, the bathtub did not have a curtain or a tall stand for shower which was very strange
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 24 Oct 2021
Dear guest, thank you for the great review and nice comments. We shall look into the cooling effect of the mini bars and ensure that we get the most efficient use. Thank you and best wishes, Mark

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner and staff were excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Mark at The Barrister on 22 Oct 2021
Dear guest, Thank you for the wonderful words and great review. Best wishes, Mark