The pleasant The Diplomat Hotel Sliema is nestled approximately 5 minutes' walk from Independence gardens and features an outdoor swimming pool. Facing sea views, the 4-star hotel is 2.3 km from the Renzo Piano–designed City Gate and offers an à la carte restaurant plus snorkelling and diving.

Fond Ghadir Beach is located a mere 10 minutes on foot from the hotel, and such natural sites as Spinola Bay are nearly 25 minutes' walk away. The Diplomat Sliema is cradled within restaurants and bars, while Parish Church of Sacro Cuor is just 0.8 km away. Nature lovers will appreciate the vicinity of Balluta Bay, which is 950 metres away. There is The Knights Hospitallers Museum around 15 minutes away by car, while Agata bus station is within reach of the property. For those travelling from afar, Malta International airport is 15 minutes' drive away.

The Diplomat Hotel offers 53 rooms with an iron and ironing board, and air conditioning, as well as self-catering options such as a minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities. They have sound-proof windows, along with oak furniture including a writing table. Guests will enjoy hair dryers and shower caps in the private bathrooms with a separate toilet and shower/tub combinations.

Serving Italian cuisine, Penny Farthing restaurant also faces the ocean.