Very disappointed with this Airbnb experience. First, very loud construction noises, including drilling, hammering, and pounding, woke us up each morning - except on Sunday - at around 7. Three buildings that surround the apartment are being renovated. Given the extent of the renovations, it was apparent that the construction work has been ongoing for some time. Yet, we were only alerted by Antoine about the construction just before we arrived. In his message to us he only mentioned that construction on the street would begin “soon.” He never told us about three active projects that clearly began prior to our arrival.
The apartment certainly does not meet the standards of an Airbnb Plus. We have stayed at many Airbnb Plus apartments and all have included creative, artistic decor, were well appointed with staples for cooking and cleaning, and were spotless. This apartment is rather drab, lacks basic amenities like shower soap, laundry detergent, and cooking essentials like salt and pepper. In addition, it was not the most clean. The terrace table and chair cushions were covered in pigeon poop.
Though Antoine communicated well, making check-in easy, we were not pleased that we learned about the construction when the drilling and pounding started our first morning there. Had Antoine given us adequate notice we would have booked elsewhere.
One thing the apartment has going for it is location. Great neighborhood. Seems like many locals live here so the experience feels like an authentic Valletta one.
We would not recommend this apartment - at least not while the construction projects are continuing.