Residence Rouge is a very lovely place. Well equipped kitchen, comfy bed, clean, cosy and extremely well located. Valletta is about 7 minutes away (on foot) which allows you to easily access Sliema and Three Cities using a ferry. Moreover, the number of buses stopping at Floriana stop(s) - situated about 3 minutes away - will get you to practically any location on the island. We did not see Clare much, but Alan was extremely kind and helpful, providing us with a map of the island as well as giving us some good recommendations. Overall, we are very happy with our stay at Residence Rouge.