Corinthia Palace Hotel

This day just keeps getting better and better as we arrive at our hotel... in the middle of nowhere, The Corinthia Palace Hotel.  OK, it's located near embassies and the presidential palace but it's still in the middle of nowhere.  And not even close to 5 stars.  LOL.  The Corinithia in London is spectacular but this originial Corinthia one isn't even close.   While the lobby area has had a make-over, the rooms haven't been touched in 20-30 years.  Quel dump.  Yikes.  On the other hand, the staff here is very nice

 To top it off, our "suite" wasn't ready.   So we headed for lunch at lobby resto Orange Grove while we waited.   Buffet or by menu.

Let's check out the buffet.

I don't think so.

We tried to play safe with a club sandwich and burger.

Uh-huh.

Not a good start.

Nearly two hours later after lunch and a short nap in the lobby, our suite was ready.  OK, this is one sorry and tired looking room.  But for €155 a night, what did I expect?? 

And the living room portion of our suite.

We were both pretty depressed after the flight and the hotel, so I spent the rest of the afternoon looking for flight options home the next day, or better accomodations.  We decided to tough it out and give Malta one more day.  Then decide to either stay or take the afternoon Emirates MLA-DXB-LAX option.  With Mrs. SFO777 resting, I headed for the bar, which was actually quite comfy and with a great staff.

The outdoor terrace would be lovely in warmer weather.

For dinner, we headed into Valletta and seafood restaurant Scoglitti.  Nice location and decor, pleasant staff.

Maltese wines?  Never knew that.

I'm thinking that this vineyard is probably not going to have much luck marketing Isis wine for export. 

The bruschetta was very good.

But the rest of the meal disappointing.