Casa Ellul, SliemaCasa Ellul in Sliema, Malta has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 21 of 72 hotels we score in Sliema. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.7. Rooms from about $401 a night (cached, not a live quote).Casa Ellul is a small boutique hotel set within a restored 19th-century Victorian townhouse in Valletta. Located in Malta's capital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the property contains nine individual suites that mix traditional Maltese architecture with contemporary design. Guests can access a spa, a coffee shop, and a breakfast buffet on site. The hotel also provides bike rentals and a fireplace for communal use. It suits travellers seeking a central location with personalised service. Because the building is a converted townhouse, the total number of rooms is limited.What stands out

Central Valletta location

On-site spa and coffee shop

Mix of traditional and modern design

Daily breakfast buffet

Watch out for

Small number of suites

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