Built in 1999, the seven-floor Golden Tulip Vivaldi Hotel occupies a seafront location in Malta's fashionable St. Julian's, 100 metres from the beach and seven kilometres from Valletta, Malta's capital city. The hotel offers 205 air-conditioned guestrooms, all of which have modern decor with dark wood furnishings and carpeted floors. All guestrooms open on to balconies and include satellite television, wireless Internet connections, direct-dial phones, minibars and bathrooms with hair dryers and toiletries. Energetic guests can work out in the fitness centre and swim in the indoor pool before relaxing in the sauna or steam room, or enjoying a pampering massage. Alternatively, guests can soak up the sun on a sun bed and then cool off with a dip in the outdoor pool before relaxing with a drink in the bar. Antonio's Restaurant has panoramic Mediterranean Sea views, and serves Mediterranean cuisine with theme nights including Maltese, Italian and Arabian. Drinks, snacks and crepes are on offer at the Rhapsody Lounge and Cafeteria, and the hotel has a seasonal poolside bar. Guests with children can make use of the babysitting service, while those with business needs will benefit from business services and conference facilities. Other amenities include currency exchange and secure garage parking. The popular shops, restaurants and cafes of fashionable St. Julian's are within walking distance of the hotel, as are the casino and Beach Lido Club which are both 100 metres away. Malta International Airport is eight kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 20 minutes.
