After reading the reviews on the internet I was rather worried. But when we got there the staff were really helpful and friendly. The rooms was very clean. The sheets were changed regulary and the towels changed daily. The smell that people are moaning about was when you go to the appartments, its underground and is where I assum the pipes are for the swimming pool, its not that bad and you only smell this when underground. We didnt spend much time at the pool as we were there to see Malta not sit around the pool all day, the beds were old but they were fine, you helped yourself to the sun beds and the umbrellas. We went self catering and paid for breakfast once which was expensive but a lot of choice. We bought bread, butter etc and had breakfast in the room. The room we stayed in was number 1162, it had a kettle, toaster, fridge, freezer quite enough facilities so you can make you own breakfast and have a good cup of tea. The Topaz Hotel over all is very clean nice place. At the end of the day you dont pay hilton prices so dont expect a Hilton. It was adaquate for our stay and would defently go back to the same hotel. stars all the way.