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The style of the hotel is unique and quirky. Room size is bigger than expected,  very comfortable . And I really liked the big bed with the perfect topper. The coffee maker in the kitchenette is great to have.
I missed a place to hang my worn clothes and an extra mirror in the room.
The room was always a bit smelly from the drain which I found irritating. 
Breakfast was nice but not special. 
The Indian waiter was very attentive but the girls not. Two mornings I ordered an extra coffee...never arrived. 
Tables were not set , no one came to bring napkins or cutlery:(
I found the maintenance of the wall color could be better, quite some  scratches everywhere....
Looking at the amount of water used for flushing the toilet--- > not resource saving :(
The view from most of the rooms is not nice ...you see a wall or an ugly neighborhood.
Position is ok and quiet but be prepared for the steep road leading up to the hotel.
So all considered... the hotel is a good starting point for excursions. 
But the price is a bit too high and definitely not a 5*

Cool style with room for improvement

Our beginning here wasn’t the best as we were placed next to the public toilet for our 9-day stay. Luckily, the manager arranged for us to change the room right away as he is clearly the kind of manager who truly gives his all to ensure his guests’ well-being. He showed us multiple other room options to make sure that we were satisfied with our new room. We were very happy with his customer-service oriented attitude. The rest of the staff were also nice and the service here was good. 

The spa area is pleasant, just how it should be in a 4-star hotel and we enjoyed it very much. There are many different things; a wooden sauna, a steam room, a salt room, a footbath, an emotional shower, a pool and jacuzzi. The wooden sauna and pool were perfect.  I only wish the steam room would produce more steam and had a temperature of 45-50C, now it was 35C. Still, even as it is now, the spa experience was good. 

The view from the rooftop outside pool over the Balluta Bay is stunning. The breakfast was very good and had a great variety of everything. The location is very convenient as you can catch buses to Mosta and Mdina from the top of the hill and buses to Valletta and St. Paul’s Bay from the foot of the hill, both stops close to the hotel. 

The only negative event we experienced in this hotel happened during our check out. We informed the night shift receptionist man already in the evening, that we will check out at 4.00 in the morning and asked him to order us a taxi. He agreed. But in the morning, when we came down to the reception at 4.00 and expected the taxi to already be there,  he started asking us what kind of a taxi would we like him to order us or whether we would prefer an uber. We were surprised that he hadn’t already ordered the taxi in the evening, when we first asked about it. Even then he wouldn’t order us the uber right away, but kept asking if we would like this or that kind of a car, even though we were in a hurry. Then when he finally ordered the uber, but started insisting us that we need to pay more money before we can leave. We had ordered the room via their own website when they had a campaign of -15%. On our arrival we had been told that everything is already paid in advance. But now this receptionist began to ask us to pay that extra 15%. We tried to explain the situation to him, but he wouldn’t understand, had never heard of their promotional campaigns and tried to stop us from getting on the uber when it finally arrived. I told him that we have already paid for everything and if there is a problem he can have the manager contact us about it, but now we really are in a hurry and will leave. What a frustrating morning and checkout. Be aware that checking out very early might have its challenges here. 

However, we haven’t heard from the hotel after our stay. Because I know the manager is well aware of their promotional campaigns and he would never disturb us with such issue that is already taken care of. This incident was just a minor nuisance. Overall we had a very positive experience here and would recommend this place.

Service, location and spa were all good

The rooms were incredibly designed. I was in deluxe room 3326. The most important part of the room for me is the bed which was bad.  Although  they had great mattresses they put a memory foam layer on top to protect the mattress (I was told) which made the bed very soft. We took it off and re-made the bed. For the price of 169 euro per night I expected more.  The bar fridge is not stocked. No food (except for snacks) after two PM.  Kids not allowed into the indoor pool after 2PM.  The alley leading up to the hotel is dark at night and the there is a steep hill to climb to get back to the hotel from the beach.  The breakfast eggs were cold at 9:30 am (breakfast is till 10AM) although the chef made me a fresh one upon request.  The netflix did not work and I could not connect with them .  Management informs me that they will seek to address the issue in the future.   Very limited English language channels.  My room had only view of dilapidated residencial area although other rooms did have great views but more expensive (220 euros per night)   Booking directly on their website will afford you a 20% discount as well as free entry to the spa area.

Incredibly designed rooms but bed was too soft.

Position of hotel unsuitable for older and disabled, as at the bottom of a steep hill and transfers and taxis were reluctant to drop off and pick up. Hotel was very clean, staff all very pleasant. Coffee machine in room was complicated. View from our room not great, other side was seaview, balcony unwelcoming and only one chair. Great choice of breakfast food, only negative hot food was cold! Takeaway was available, as restaurants were a long walk up and downhill. Spa was good, although Jacuzzi needs an update.
Be careful of taxi charges as once we were charged 3 times the price!! Always get a cost first.
Our holiday was made easier by Elsa, who was very helpful, welcoming and a great ambassador for the Holm boutique hotel, nothing was too much trouble for her and her service made us feel special.

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Wonderful location, 5.min walking distance till centre. Nice room, modern and new, very good breakfast. Nice and helpful staff, reception girls Laura, Elsa, Trisha from bar, 👌

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Nestled in St Julian's, just 600 meters from the picturesque Balluta Bay Beach, HOLM Boutique & SPA - IK Collection invites guests to experience a luxurious retreat. This 4-star gem offers an outdoor pool, private parking, a fitness center, and a cozy shared lounge. Stay connected with free WiFi and enjoy the convenience of a 24/7 front desk and concierge service. Inside, indulge in an indoor pool, a soothing hot tub, and room service for added comfort.

The hotel's well-appointed, air-conditioned rooms feature amenities like a desk,, minibar, safety deposit box, flat-screen TV, and private bathroom with a shower. Select rooms even include a kitchenette with a toaster, providing extra convenience.

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