Kennedy Nova

The hotel was horrible. We had a terrible experience; it was dirty, and there were cockroaches in the smoking area. The food wasn't good, and we sometimes felt sick. The air conditioning didn't work and it smelled bad. The refrigerator didn't work. The rooms were extremely dirty, and the staff was truly rude.

The staff were amazing & could not have been more friendly & helpful. We paid for a superior room & the harbour view was stunning!! Central location with easy access to harbour cruises & hop on bus. Tasty breakfast. Thank you for making our stay so pleasurable 👏👏👏

I stayed at the Hotel Kennedy Nova and, unfortunately, I must strongly advise against it. Despite a few positive aspects, the critical issues were too many and ruined the experience. 🍽️ Food and Breakfast The food quality was disappointing. The menu was monotonous; they cooked the exact same things every day. The roasted potatoes were often raw, poorly seasoned, and tasteless; a disaster. The only saviors at lunch/dinner were the cutlets, cordon bleus, and, on one single occasion, sausages and hamburgers. Paradoxically, the desserts (cheesecakes and tarts) were very good. The breakfast, however, was the only meal that was good. 🛏️ Room and Cleanliness Here the problems are severe. Smells: The rooms smelled terribly. The problem was so bad that we had to keep the balcony open continuously. When the cleaning staff mopped the floors, the water used emitted a foul odor of feet/sweat. Bedding: The room was not equipped with proper bedsheets, only a small one. If you felt cold, you had to get a blanket from the wardrobe (provided by the hotel) and place it over the small sheet. Water: Upon arrival, the tap water was yellow. Fortunately, it was fixed within a few hours, but the initial impact was unpleasant. Room View: Our room overlooked a smoking area, making the environment unbearable. Furthermore, at night we were woken up by the constant chirping of birds on a tree right under our balcony. 👥 Staff and Management Most of the staff is kind and helpful, but there were serious exceptions: A cleaning lady told us "I have no time" when we had just returned and wanted just a moment of relaxation, ignoring that we were about to go out. The noise management is absurd: in the vending machine area, a staff member spent time scolding people by yelling "SHHHH," even when no one was making any noise. Ironically, their yelling echoed more than the noise made by guests. They did this even during dinner, creating more disturbance than they were preventing. 📍 Pros (the only ones) The hotel is close to the waterfront, Sliema, a McDonald's, and various supermarkets. If you only need a bed in a convenient area, it might suffice, but nothing more. Conclusion Despite the proximity to services, the partially kind staff, and the provision of blankets in the wardrobe, the hygiene standards, food quality (outside of desserts), and staff management make this hotel unsuitable. The value for money does not justify the living conditions we faced. I strongly advise against staying here.