"After spending a lot of time researching hotels in Malta, we chose the Solana Hotel based on its location, facilities, price, and room photos. Check-in was smooth, and we were quickly given directions to our room.
Unfortunately, the room we were assigned was on level -3 and had no window. The Expedia website described the room as “Internal/no balcony”, but it did not mention that there was no window at all. Since I am claustrophobic, I couldn’t stay in a room without one. I went back to the reception desk to see what could be done, but the only option was to pay an additional €160 to upgrade. After a long negotiation (and with no help from Expedia because it was high season), I managed to get the price down to €100.
Putting that initial issue aside, the hotel itself was incredible. Our new room was spacious and clean, with an extremely comfortable bed and a wonderful shower. The hotel feels new and has excellent facilities, including a gym, a sauna, and multiple swimming pools—the rooftop one was a highlight. The included breakfast was also fantastic, with a wide variety of options. The staff were very helpful throughout our stay.
I would absolutely recommend staying here."