Number 11 St Julians Malta, SliemaNumber 11 St Julians Malta in Sliema, Malta has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 61 of 72 hotels we score in Sliema. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 2.8. Rooms from about $255 a night (cached, not a live quote).Number 11 St Julians Malta is a three-star, adults-only hotel situated in the Paceville area of St. Julian’s, close to the Sliema Promenade. The property contains 91 contemporary, air-conditioned rooms, many of which include private balconies and views of the city. Guests can use the rooftop swimming pool, which is heated to 28 degrees Celsius throughout the year, or visit the on-site spa and sauna. Dining options include two restaurants and a poolside bar. The hotel also provides a gym and parking facilities. While the rooms are modern, some guests have reported drainage issues in the bathrooms.What stands out

Heated year-round rooftop pool

Two on-site restaurants

Adults-only environment

Includes spa and sauna

Watch out for

Occasional bathroom drainage smells

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