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Tripadvisor Traveller RatingBased on 238 Reviews
Traveller ReviewsRanked #7 of 272 hotels in Tirana
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Excellent
170
Very Good
44
Average
17
Poor
5
Terrible
2
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advice992 said...
Home from home
Travelled on 05/2026
A wonderful warm hotel with terrific helpful friendly efficient staff led by Bona....
JSnowman said...
Terrible hotel
Travelled on 12/2025
This hotel is in the back streets, smell of smoke at lobby and breakfast area, had moulds in the room, and dirty throughout the room. They also placed a heated towel rack INSIDE the shower with exposed wires. Who would want to place a towel on the wet rack inside the shower? No common sense and a safety risk....
Robyn B said...
Desperately needs maintenance and customer service
Travelled on 12/2025
I came here as a solo traveller, half way through a 14 day small group tour of the Balkans. We had previously been to around 5 other Balkans hotels, and I've travelled extensively so know what to expect.
I'm really not sure where all the previous good reviews have come from. I was initially welcomed by the female receptionist who advised me, when we arrived around 2 hours past check in time, that it was OK, my room ...
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Evictor said...
3 out of 5 stars
Travelled on 10/2025
You can't review Eastern European hotel rooms with the same eye you might use when reviewing a Western hotel. They are different. The staff here was accommodating; the General Manager was very helpful. It was clean and welcoming. It had a nice outdoor courtyard to use. The room was very tiny. The AC does not meet western standards, so I opened my windows a lot. There is no parking - you will have to be dropped off. T...
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Murray S said...
Sar Otel - A pleasant stay in the centre of Tirana.
Travelled on 07/2025
I have recently returned from a hiking trip to the Northern Albanian Alps. A wonderful experience.
On my return I spent time in Tirana, staying at the Sar Otel hotel. This hotel is in a cosy and central position close to Skanderbeg Square.
The hotel is well managed and offers a quiet ambiance despite being in the city centre. The staff were helpful and attentive. The hotel stay was, in my opinion, good value.
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