Hello Richard,
The wife and I stayed at this hotel last May and found it more than acceptable.
We did spoil ourselves and opt for a room with balcony and view out over spinola/ballutta bays that was so good we couldnt bring ourselves to draw the curtains at night.
The pool on the roof was fine and hardly used...mainly I think because its so hot outside that when you get in it really does feel icy but a bit of courage and you're 7 floors up looking at a blue sky and wondering how it can get better.
We only took breakfast at the hotel but if this was anything to go by you really couldnt go wrong.
Beneath the regency is the metz restuarant owned by Edward and his wife,a very charming friendly couple who offer a fine selection of foods.
Bus stops right outside going both ways,offering the only way to travel round Malta!
Opposite are two lovelly bar cafes , ideal for that afternoon drink and snack.
As you go out the hotel face the sea and head right along the road and you will see a childrens play park below you, situate yourself on the pavement above in front of the red helicopter and wave at the building opposite (language school) and we will all see you on the web cam.
Walk to the left from the hotel around to the glorious Spinola bay.Here you will find many restuarants to choose from and I must recommend Papparazzi overlooking the bay,a favourite of ours.
Further up from Spinola and you enter Paceville the clubbing area great on Saturdays and Wednesdays ...really buzzing.
You have to go to Il merill restuarant at least once not only to taste the excellent food but to meet Vince , his wife and son, perfect hosts and you will not want to leave.
Sliema 2 will fill you in on everything else you need to know......he is an absolute encyclopedia of Malta.
I hope you have a great time.
When am I going to return..............I miss everything so much.
Alan.