Review of Alfie's Place AT The Alley
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128 reviews
27 hotel reviews
69 helpful votes
We didn't expect luxury for the low price of this property and were happy to return to Birgu as a lovely base for our Malta holiday. The owner was helpful and pleasant, providing information before our stay and offered a reasonable pick up service from the airport. However there were a few things in the property that needed attention which we have listed in detail directly to him with suggestions for improvement. He has said that he will address some of them immediately albeit too late for our stay. They centred around cleanliness, comfort and condition of fittings and equipment which created some discomfort during our stay.
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It is with regret that the property did not meet your expectations but anyone reading my reviews can easily notice your comments are one off and therefore I will not be changing much from what I am already doing.
As for cleanliness I have the services of a local lady, who does both my properties, and not ones an issue has been raised regarding cleanliness, as a matter of fact the review prior to this dated 30/05/16 took exception that the place was clean.
Another Review regarding the same property you stayed in dated 09/05/16 just Three weeks before your stay is titled “Perfect Location & Perfect Accommodation” and on this Occasion Four English Ladies occupied the property and planning on returning.
The main issue you raised with me regarding cleanliness was “DUST”. Anyone familiar with the Maltese islands knows how dusty Malta is!! Furthermore a week prior to your stay Malta had a windy week and sand storms. I will leave readers to judge for them themselves. Another thing you mentioned was the chopping board and all I can say it is a used chopping board and nothing more to add.
Another thing you highlighted was a rusty shower rail which was on my things to do and has since been done, Ones again not one visitor ever had an issue with this and corrosion is not dirt.
As for comfort you raised the issue with the double bed mattress however a text you sent to me dated 23rd May although you did mention the mattress is a bit Firm you also mentioned your medical condition did not help. I do have a spare double mattress which I offered to replace and you refused.
Other things you mentioned were basically wear and tear a normal House goes through, such as curtain Tie-Backs, Broken Toaster which I could have replaced in 5 minutes but ones again you refused.
The list you sent me was over Two A4 Pages, I will not bother readers going through it all, I just leave it for their judgment and compare your review with the 100 reviews I enjoy before yours.
Alfie
4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Lovely house, fantastic location, helpful, friendly owner. Highly recommend and will definitely return.
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Thank you for leaving the place nice and clean and all organized.
3 reviews
I stayed here with friends for one week. Although it was not my first time to Malta, it was the best trip. Alfie is the most fantastic host and, thanks to his recommendations, I got to see parts of Malta I have never seen before.
We have already decided to return next year!
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I want to thank you all for leaving the place so clean and spotless, I certainly be looking forward to have you again when you are ready.
Alfie
10 reviews
4 hotel reviews
6 helpful votes
As this was my first visit to Malta with friends, we could not have picked a more delightful setting in Birgu. Alfie was so accommodating from the start and ensured we had everything we needed, including a meet and greet session in the local bar to get to know everyone. The Alley suited 4 ladies quite easily and we all had a wonderful experience. i would strongly suggest that you need to bring your own bath towel as those provided did not do the job properly. The kitchen was well equipped and we generally cooked our own breakfast before heading out. Birgu has some great local restaurants and bars, with some hidden away that you need to seek out. There are plenty of local museums and churches a plenty, the local bells will awake you at 0800! We will be returning next year and thank you Alfie for your hospitality and friendship. Karen, Hilary, Emma and Gail.
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I cannot thank you enough for leaving the place spotless for me, you really made it easy for me.
Keep well
Alfie
43 reviews
10 hotel reviews
16 helpful votes
My wife and I loved our stay at Alfie's Place @ the Alley. Alfie himself is an experienced and very helpful and very accessible host, and the location in the heart of the old town of Birgu is lovely. Birgu is just across the harbour from Valletta, but has the ambience of a village. We found the apartment has all the amenties we could have wished for, including a well organised kitchen, which we used one evening to cook supper, using fish bought from the fishmonger who visits the square round the corner a couple of mornings a week, and veggies bought from the tiny grocers open most mornings. Other nights we ate at one or other of the cafes or restaurants in, or just off, the square, and wandered home afterwards through the very narrow, very quiet and most atmospheric alleys that make up the heart of Birgu. For 1 of the 3 weeks we were here two of my sisters joined us from the UK and we fitted easily in the small apartment. If you are interested in staying in accommodation that offers this sort of experience, I think you will be thrilled with your choice.
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Last but not least I want to thank all Four of your for leaving the place so neat and tidy.
Alfie
