I stayed in Clo's apartment for five nights this past week. The positives: The apartment was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped (the coffee, bottled water, and biscuits were much appreciated), exactly as it had been described on this site. Clo is a great host. She responded promptly to my questions, was flexible about my date changes, and was very helpful, with good recommendations for bars, restaurants, and cafes. Although she was away while I was there, she arranged for a friend to meet me with the key, which could not have been easier. The best thing about the apartment is certainly the location. As others have said, it is only a short walk to the bus terminal and to the gates of Valletta. Very convenient, and also very quiet and safe.

The only negative comment I have is what others have remarked on as well. The pervasive dampness and smell of mildew was hard to deal with. I think it must be worse in winter; it was noticeably worse after it rained one night. I ended up keeping the kitchen and stairway door closed to keep the smell and damp from rising up from the basement; I also closed off the small bedroom door and pulled a rug over one of the floor grates, which also helped. It is unfortunate, because the apartment would otherwise be perfect. The moisture in the air kept things feeling a bit damp, and on the first day, apparently the upstairs bathroom had just been cleaned, and a pool of water stood on the floor, not evaporating, until I mopped it up with several towels the next morning. I did keep the door to the smoking area open most of the time (except when it was too cold or raining outside), which helped. I wonder if a dehumidifier in the basement might be a good idea. The AC/heater unit in the dining room might have that option, I am not sure, but since it would have blown out cold air, I didn't think to check. Anyway, despite the dampness/mildew issue, I noticed that the linens and furniture all smelled very fresh and clean and evidently get aired out regularly. I slept very well and comfortably in the apartment.