Palazzo Violetta Information Booklet

Breakfast Menu Continental Breakfast: - Choice of hams - Choice of cheeses - Choice of croissants, bread rolls, pastries & jams - Choice of fruit - Choice of cereal English breakfast: - Choice of eggs (Poached, Scrambled, Fried or an Omelette) - Sausages & Bacon - Toast, Tomatoes, Mushrooms & Baked Beans A selection of juices, water, tea & coffee are also available upon order.

Should you have any special dietary requirements please make sure to inform a member of staff. All the above items are available at a supplement charge of â‚Ź10.00 if you have not already purchased this service.

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Guest Information Booklet 3

Welcome to Palazzo Violetta,

Palazzo Violetta was named after Mrs. Violet Faure a mother of four that dedicated her life to her husband and family. This “hotel” is not just a “hotel ‘but a place that has been built and finished with love and a passion unfound in most short term residences. Located just minutes’ walk away from Sliema and Balluta Bay, we welcome you into our home and will do everything in our power, to make your stay with us a memorable and pleasant experience.

Palazzo Violetta is the creation of Pierre Faure, who had a vision which he began to bring about some eight years ago in 2008.

Previously known as St Mary’s Guest House this unique Palazzo has been converted to satisfy the executive or the family who is tired of living in small hotel rooms but are seeking space (suites that reach up to 70 sq meters) and tranquillity. A late 18th century wall surrounds the pool. 16 garages located at the hotel also offer easy parking for the residence.

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A mixture of 17th and 18th century furniture and paintings with a touch of modern design has created a rich and homely atmosphere like no other.

It obviously cost a substantial amount of time and effort to restore the original features of the property because most of the walls and floors were close to being destroyed by previous owners, but today, anyone that appreciates renovations would appreciate that this work will be there and enjoyed for another 100 years.� said Mr. Faure.

Were there any regrets in the finishing of the property? “Yes, some mistakes and miscalculations were done in finishing the Palazzo, for example, I miscounted the original tiles left and ran out of tiles on the counter-top in the dining area so I had to use a different pattern. Another blunder was when I placed the old tiles behind the coffee machine and did not centre them to the wall. Hope no one notices!!! “

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Eco-Friendly Boutique Hotel All the floors and ceilings removed from the original rooms of the property have been reused in different areas at Palazzo Violetta. The original doors have been used as breakfast tables, the original tiles have been used as back splashes in the dining area and the 6 foot stone ceiling {xorok} were reused as the continuation of stairs in the front entrance of the hotel. Solar panels, eco-friendly air-conditioners and rain water which is collected for the toilet flush system and gardening, led lighting through-out the hotel, soap dispensers instead of disposable plastic containers and much more have been carefully planned to avoid any further deterioration to our very fragile world.

Covid-19 Update We at Palazzo Violetta wish to give you peace of mind that we have and will do everything in our power to make your holiday with us, a safe and pleasant holiday. We will be following all international and domestic safety regulations in regards to the Covid-19 virus, thus to safeguard our guests and employees and most importantly to create a peaceful environment, that we all deserve whilst on holiday.

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Having only 29 rooms and a maximum of 5 suites on each floor, makes it much easier to control any spread of any virus and we are committing ourselves in keeping to high standards of hygiene and of all safety precautions.

As you can tell by walking around the hotel, we are abiding by all laws and regulations when it comes to the new COVID-19 regulations. Social distancing is encouraged as you can tell by the placement of furniture, sanitizers can be found throughout the hotel in all corridors, small sanitizers are available for purchase near the minibar and should you require anything else such as a mask or gloves please do not hesitate to contact reception.

The Hotel’s History Palazzo Violetta was originally built in the late 18th century. Most properties then were built from the stones dug and carved out by hand on its original site. In a matter of fact, under Palazzo Violetta, lies a large shelter that leads to the other end of the road and a massive reservoir that today feeds the whole hotel with fresh water. Before they gave way to the many apartment blocks now present in the town, 7

Sliema was replete with townhouses, one of which eventually became Palazzo Violetta. Prior to owner Pierre Faure being able to realise his vision, St. Mary’s Guesthouse, somewhat of a landmark place to stay in Sliema, had to be bought out and revamped. Pierre managed to achieve this after some eight years of meticulous planning and hard work, creating the stunning boutique hotel which stands on the site today. As one journey ends, a new one begins, as Pierre sets out to establish Palazzo Violetta as one of the top boutique hotels in the Maltese Islands.

Wi-Fi Password: boutique

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Table of Contents

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Hotel Telephone & Extension Numbers

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Emergency Contacts

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In-House Services

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General Information

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Minibar menu

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Hotel Telephone & Extension Numbers

Telephone:

+356 21310031

Reception:

100

Emergency:

112

Covid-19 Emergency: 111

Should you like to contact another room, simply dial the room number on your phone. Example: 307 for Room 7 on the 3rd floor.

Doctor on call: Stefan Fenech Address: Economical Dispensary, Dingli Street, Sliema Contact numbers: 99421603 / 21330376 / 21317351

Should you require an ambulance call 112. Our address is: Palazzo Violetta, 85, Triq Tonna, Sliema 10

Nearest hospital: St. James Capua Hospital Contact number: +356 2329 1000 George Borg Olivier Street, Sliema SLM 1807

In case of Emergency: In the event of the fire alarm sounding (a continuous siren), please evacuate the building as quickly and calmly as possible to the assembly point which is located on Tonna Street just outside the hotel main door.

Please close all doors behind you. Do not stop to pick up belongings. Do not use the elevator. Do not re-enter the building until authorised to do so.

Please familiarise yourself with your means of escape which in all cases is through the front door of the building you are in. Once outside the building, please wait until you have been notified that you are allowed back into the hotel.

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If you have any hearing or sight problems, mobility difficulties or issues which may make it difficult to evacuate the building in the event of an emergency, please notify us upon arrival so that we can assist you.

In-House Services:

Breakfast: Our delicious breakfast starts every morning at 7:00 AM till 10:30 AM downstairs. Our breakfast room is located on floor 0. We also supply food and drinks to different dietary requirements. If you have not already booked this or booked directly through our website, there is a supplement charge of â‚Ź10.00 per person per day to enjoy anything you would like at breakfast, be it something from the buffet, a cooked English breakfast or perhaps maybe both!

Breakfast Options: - Continental breakfast - English Breakfast - Cereals & Juices 12

Laundry: We understand that you are on holiday and the last thing you are interested in, is doing your laundry, but you might really want to wear that one shirt to a special occasion. Do not worry, contact reception now and you’ll have that special shirt cleaned by tomorrow morning!

You can also find the laundry form within your wardrobe, on top of the safe.

Taxi Service: Even though we hope you are enjoying your stay at our hotel so much that you do not want to leave your bed, we actually do want you to get out and explore Malta or its surrounding Islands because it really is a beautiful archipelago.

Call reception now on to find out rates to wherever you would like to go. We can also recommend which ferry to catch to either Gozo or Comino or Valletta (Our capital city).

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Buses: Operational Times: The Public Transport service on the islands of Malta and Gozo generally operates daily between 5:30 AM and 23:00 PM.

Channel List: Local: - Weather & Info channel - TVM - Net - One - TVM2 - Smash - fLiving

Lifestyle & Culture: - Rai 1 - Rai 2 - Rai 3 14

- Italia 1 - Fine Living - Canale 5 - Rete 4 - La 5 - Travel - Mediaset Italia

News: - Euronews - BBC World News - CNBC

Sports: - Eurosport - Eurosport 2

Music: - VH1 15

- Xejk - MTV

Variety: - BBC Entertainment - TLC - TCM - AMC - E! Entertainment - MTV

Religious: - TV 2000 Kids: - Boomerang - Nickelodeon - Nick Jr - Cartoon Network - BabyTV 16

- Disney Channel Knowledge: - Discovery Channel - Discovery World - National Geographic Channel - Discovery Science - CBS Reality - Animal Planet

Recommended Restaurants: Unfortunately we do not serve lunch or dinner within our hotel. We have compiled a list of recommended restaurants nearby and very popular locations such as Valletta, Sliema and St. Julian’s.

May you have any suggestions that you have experienced upon your travels in Malta to add to our list please do let us know.

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Sliema: -

The Chophouse

(Steakhouse)

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Vecchia Napoli

(Pizzeria)

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New York Best

(Pizzeria & Burger house)

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L’ Artist

(Mediterranean)

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Il-Merill

(Mediterranean)

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Fresco’s

(Mediterranean)

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Mareluna

(Mediterranean)

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Temptasian

(Asian)

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Sakura

(Asian)

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Guze Bistro

(Mediterranean)

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Trabuxu

(Mediterranean)

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Scoglietti

(Mediterranean seafood)

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Michael’s

(Fine dining)

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Rubino’s

(Meditteranean)

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Sciacca Grill

(Steakhouse)

Valletta:

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St. Julians: - Electro Lobster

(Mediterranean)

- Wigi’s

(Mediterranean)

- Zeri’s

(Mediterranean)

- Zest

(Mediterranean & Japanese fusion)

- Water biscuit

(Mediterranean)

- Piccolo Padre

(Mediterranean)

- Peppino’s

(Mediterranean)

- Blue Elephant

(Asian / Thai)

- Zen

(Japanese)

- Monelli

(Pizzeria)

For particular requests regarding meals or if you would like to know what Maltese excursions or events are going on at the moment please feel free to contact reception where we can suggest many different types of activities for you to do during your stay here.

May you be interested in making a reservation at any of the above restaurants feel free to inform reception of when you would like to book and for how many people. We’ll handle the rest!

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General Information: SMOKING You are respectfully reminded that Palazzo Violetta is a non-smoking establishment and we request that you refrain from smoking whilst inside the property. You may smoke on your terrace (those suites that have a terrace) or in the garden but please dispose of your cigarette ends responsibly using the ashtray provided.

FIRST AID KIT Please ask one of our hotel staff to provide you with a first aid kit should it be required.

PARKING One may find car spaces towards the rear of the property, kindly ask reception for directions. There is a daily supplement charge of â‚Ź6 to make use of the car spaces.

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Check-Out: Check-out time is 11 AM on the day of your departure. You are kindly asked to settle all outstanding bills upon check-out.

We accept many different types of credit cards / visas such as American Express, MasterCard, Maestro, Premier, JCB and Visa.

In-Room information: Wi-Fi password: boutique

BED LINEN Feeling a bit cold, an extra duvet is available in the wardrobe or upon request.

As part of our five star quality grading, you are welcome to have your sheets, duvet and pillows changed every day whilst staying with us however, in line with our environmental policy we prefer to only wash bedding linen if absolutely necessary and therefore will only change bedding every other day.

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TOWELS Please help us maintain our commitment to being environmentally friendly by preventing the unnecessary washing of towels by using the following system‌ If you leave your towels in the bath/shower, we will gladly change them, if you leave your towels on the rail, you are happy to re-use them.

TELEVISIONS Television remotes are in found each room and the televisions offer a wide range of cable television. If you have any problems, please do not hesitate to contact reception.

BEDROOM CLEANING We will make your bed and clean the bathroom every day, usually between the hours of 9.00 am and 15:00 pm. On busy mornings this may be done whilst you are having breakfast. If you would prefer us not to clean your room or would like some peace and quiet, please hang the do not disturb sign outside your door.

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PUBLIC OUTDOOR AREAS Guests are free to use the garden area on floor 0 near the breakfast area. Kindly ask at Front Desk should you wish to be served any beverages by the pool. You may also find buttons by the pool side, which will alert front desk personnel to your attention.

REFRESHMENTS We are happy to serve any beverage from the below wine & beverage list in your suite or by the pool upon request, please see section Beverages List.

For orders please dial extension 100.

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Mini Bar Menu Spirits

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Absolut Vodka Beefeater Gin Chivas

2.90 3.90 4.50

Aperitifs & Liquors

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Sambuca Molinari Cointreau Campari Jagermeister

3.00 4.00 3.50 3.50

Prosecco

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Bolla Prosecco, Veneto

6.50

Local Wines

€

Piazza Regina (White) Piazza Regina (Rose’) Piazza Regina (Red)

4.50 4.50 4.50

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Beer & Cider

€

Cisk Lager Kopparberg

2.50 3.00

Soft Drinks

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Pepsi or Coke 7Up or Sprite Miranda or Fanta Ice Tea Peach / Lemon

2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50

Juices

€

Orange Juice / Peach Juice

2.50

Mineral Water

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Still Water / Sparkling Water

2.00

Miscellaneous

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Crisps Peanuts Hand Sanitizer

2.00 2.00 3.00

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