Albion Hotel

3.0 star property
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Family Apartment
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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Rruga Pavaresia, Lagja 13 Plazh, Golem, Tirana
  • Venetian Tower
    17 min drive
  • Durrës Amphitheatre
    17 min drive
  • Port of Durrës
    23 min drive
  • Tirana (TIA-Nene Tereza Intl.)
    45 min drive

Room options

Design Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Apartment

  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Golem

With a stay at Albion Hotel in Golem, you'll be 10 mi (16.1 km) from Venetian Tower and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Durrës Amphitheatre. .This family-friendly hotel is 29.2 mi (47 km) from National Museum of History.

What's nearby

  • Forum & Roman Baths - 17 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Byzantine Market - 17 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Venetian Tower - 17 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Durrës Amphitheatre - 17 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Port of Durrës - 23 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Nene Tereza Intl. Airport (TIA) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪poceria e vjeter - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Miami Beach 2 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Myftari - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Brutal Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fiore - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Albion Hotel

Winery hotel with a winery connected to a shopping center in Golem
Albion Hotel offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an attached winery and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Mediterranean hotel include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Albion Hotel. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 9 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. For a surcharge, guests may use a shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 9 AM and 11 AM.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (ALL 1500.00 per night)
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (subject to charges) on site
  • 24-hour pick-up airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 9 AM–11 AM: ALL 1000 for adults and ALL 700 for children
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike rentals
  • Shopping
  • On-site winery

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Corner/local shop
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom (not in room)
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Minibar
  • Oven
  • Paper towels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ALL 1500
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ALL 1500
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 11 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of ALL 2000.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of ALL 12000 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ALL 1000 for adults and ALL 700 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ALL 60000 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ALL 2000
  • Valet parking fee: ALL 1500.00 per night
  • Pet deposit: ALL 12000 per stay
  • Pet fee: ALL 2000.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: ALL 1500 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: ALL 1500 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Electricity fee: ALL 1500 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts debit cards
Long-term renters welcome

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Albion Durres
Albion Hotel Durres
Albion Hotel Hotel
Albion Hotel Golem
Albion Hotel Hotel Golem

Albion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 42 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel off the main drag
The hotel was clean and quiet off of the main street. The rooms are on the top two floors of the building. Double rooms can be made into triples with an extra bed. Staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

kzoli, Budapest

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really bad experience without seeing the hotel
I booked a room for two persons about two weeks before arrival. I chose this hotel as it seemed to have all conveniences. Two days before the actual night I received an e-mail from the hotel if we still planned to go there. I answered "Yes". One day before the booked day I received another e-mail informing me that they were receiving a group and our room was given to them. We were offered an apartment somewhere in the city instead of the hotel room. As a compensation they offered us four cups of beer and a glass of wine... I refused it and immediately searched for another accommodation. On the evening of the day when we were originally booked to I have received an e-mail at 7:30PM from them that they still can provide us a room. They sent another e-mail apologising for the inconveniences the next day. I have never heard about such a harsh and unpolite way of handling customers / hotel guests.

6/10 Okay

George, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
For the money not a bad little hotel
The hotel was not bad but the city is just so miserable that the negative vibes affect one in one's evaluation of the hotel as well .Outside the hotel entrance there was a steady number of stray dogs ,a regular sight at Durres .Once you stepped out into the street there was garbage everywhere and a general feeling of a town simply left to rot

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

poor hotel, needs an overhaul
Hotel room was ok but not worth the price I paid for it. Room had a balcony with nice views but very basic other than that. Shower and air con did not work. The beach nearby was a private one but wasn't informed. Close to bus service into the towns centre.

2/10 Terrible

Stephen, Denver, Colorado usa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A complete scam
I should up at the hotel and it was completely trashy outside and trash outside. The manager said she wouldn't have a room available until noon. I came back at 12:30 and she she took me to this room with 3 children's sized beds and cartoon bedding to match. I could not believe it. She left and I went into the bathroom and lifted the toilet seat and it fell off. Then there was not any water for the toilet to flush. I went back to the front desk and said I wanted a refund and she said she would give me another guests room. The first room did not at all represent what the room was to be. She then took me took another room and before leaving she said there was not any water ant hopefully it would be working by 2 pm. I could not believe it and went and asked for a refund. I had just paid her in cash and she gave me my money back accept for 28€. Some how her trashy hotel is my problem and its classed under a 3 star rating. Hotels . Com has not been helpful in the past with issues and something's needs to be done about this.

6/10 Okay

M

Disliked: Room comfort

2/10 Terrible

Alena

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

lc, Europe

Liked: Staff & service
New hotel, still being finished, near beach
This is one of those hotels that will constantly be in a state of "not yet finished." a lot of small things not completed or shakily done. Having said that, it is a good budget hotel near the beach, good for families. I would recommend to those on a budget.

6/10 Okay

nika, london

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
nice staff
Rates was ok, not far from beach, a lot of garbage on the street

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place and friendly people.
Place was nice, staff was very accomidating. Internet did not work up stairs in the room but they were working on it since it was the off season. Beaches are close and restaurants close were good. I would stay again when sent on business.

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful staff
I stayed in Albion Hotel with 3 friends in july 2012. The staff at the hotel were very very helpful, they offered a 3rd bed to save 2 of us sharing a double at no cost on arrival. The hotel is about a 5-10 minute walk to the beach and is around a 5-10 minute taxi ride from the main station and port terminal, We were offered breakfast in the morning which was all very good. We all enjoyed our time in Durres and were more than pleased with the hospitality and cleanliness the hotel and staff provided.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you want to stay in Durres, stay here.
The hotel is on the main strip of hotels, but if you come from the port it is worth taking a taxi (organised by the hotel- do not get in just any "taxi"). The staff were fantastic, they couldn't have done more. In fact at one point a receptionist walked us to a bus stop, helped us buy tickets and took the bus with us to make sure we got to our destination. The hotel also exchanged euros for us at a very competitive rate, which meant we didn't have to run the gauntlet of trying to buy some LEK. The rooms are modern and well furnished, and each room has a lock and key so you can lock the inner rooms when you go out, which made us feel a lot safer. There is also a micro-brewery attached to the hotel (don't worry, there is no smell from it), and the beer is very decent- nice and watery which is good in the heat. The receptionists all speak good English and couldn't have been better hosts; we were nervous before visiting Durres (you have to be prepared for Albania), but if I ever return it will be to this hotel!

10/10 Excellent

Brian and Mandy, North Carolina, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Customer Service
If Durres is your destination, then this is a great hotel for you. Above all the customer service and friendliness stood out the most. When they found out we had kids, they brought a basket of toys to our room for them to play with. Anytime we had a question or a problem (i.e. air conditioner not blowing full force) they immediately answered the question or fixed the problem. The hotel is new and in great condition. They really do aim to please and you cannot go wrong with choosing this hotel. It is two blocks from the beach and we were at the beach in 5 minutes with kids. There are several places in the area to eat as well, but the restaurant serves good food too. The hotel is clean and the accommodations are good. It is a simple set-up without any over-the-top features, but none-the-less a good place to stay.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
:(
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Remi

Disliked: Staff & service
Almost got cheated of 300 Euro by the staff.
We were charged 360 Euro in local currency for one night instead of 36 Euro. Luckily we checked the online currency calculator to find the error, but the desk clerk claimed he was right; 46000 Leke. He finally gave up. The bathrooms are tiny and stupidly organized; when you sit on the toilet you can't stand up because the wash sink is directly ABOVE the toilet... you will have to see for yourself. The light switch is not by the door, rather it is hidden behind the closet BEHIND the door. The surrounding is very filthy, yet no worse than the major part of Durres which we will never visit again. Still, the VALUE of this hotel is OK, as long as you have very low expectations. If you're lucky you could come across the owners son who is fluent in English.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Isalyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel located right next to the beach
The hotel is located only a few minutes from the beach, many restaurants and small shops. The room was pretty big and sufficiently furnished. The staff was as helpful and kind as humanly possible and they made everything they could to make us feel good there, providing information on where to go and what to do, inviting us for coffee and letting us taste their home brewed beer. It is a family run business which adds to the welcoming feeling you get when arriving there. Although I wouldn’t recommend the city if you’re not into crowded places (including the beaches) and touristic restaurants, the old town is nice to visit (6km away - EUR 5.- for a taxi) and if you have a car, there are nice quiet beaches only about 15-20km away. And a trip to Tirana (40minutes away) is very easy to do and worth it ! The only thing that could be improved is to add AC because it was so warm we had to sleep with the window open and because of the train honking every time it passes, the stray dogs howling all night and the roosters yelling since 5am, it was a bit hard to get a full night of sleep. ;) Would definitely recommend staying in Albion hotel if you go to Durres.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Billigt men også derefter.
Sparsommeligt værelse. Dårlig service til morgenmad. Flinke værter. Manglede pengeskab. Tvivlsom aircondition. Havde været utilfreds hvis prisen havde været højere
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Essi, Venäjä

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Durres, Albania
Edullinen hotelli ja henkilökunta palveli parhaan osaamisen mukaan, mutta Suomen tasoon tottuneelle hotelli oli aika kehno.

2/10 Terrible

Durres/Shkallur, zürich

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verstecktes Hotel / Motel Sehr schwehr mir navi
Zimmeraustatung nicht genügend, Mattraze zu hart, Mühldepo hinter dem Parkplätze zu nahe ( nicht appetitlich ) Wird als Hotel verkauft und beim Emofang steht "Motel" :-( Badzimmer: kein Schampo, kein Haartrockner, lawabo wackelig , wasserabfluss verstopft Wichtig: beim Verlassen des Zimmers musste ich nachträglich den Betrag bar überweisen, der Grund war, sie haben doch bestätigt (online Res. per Visa Card) aber nicht den Betrag an Vida Card nicht belastet. Fpr mich war sehr merkwürdig daher nur eine Übernachtung Fotos entsprechen nicht wie beim Reserwation Klimatisiertes Zimmer war OK

6/10 Okay

Pierpaolo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

2/10 Terrible

Fotios

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

AMINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fuir
Nous avons trouvé l'hotel entre une voie ferrée désffectée et des rues non éclairées, bien loin du centre ville. La "vue partielle sur la mer" laisse à peine deviner l'eau si l'on se penche un peu... Pour la chambre, taille correcte, quelques traces de moustiques écrasés sur la peinture qui semblait récente. Ménage non fait, SDB sale, selles au fond des toilettes, un demi rouleau de papier toilettes avec ses deux copains vides à côté et un sur le porte rouleau. De nombreux moustiques squattent la douche,malgré une longue chasse. Une fuite d'eau.. Nous esperons qu'elle vient de la douche (pas de débi)et non des toilettes qui la jouxtent, mais l'éclairage est très faible, même pour une ambiance romantique, impossible de savoir. Mini bar vide. Nous entendons largement la vie des voisins qui n'en faisaient pourtant pas des tonnes et malgré le son de leur TV. La climatisation ne fonctionne pas dans notre chambre, les receptionnistes rechignent à aider et nous disent qu'on se trompe. Il a fallu solliciter 3 personnes pour finir par obtenir un ventilateur la 2e nuit. La 1ere nuit nous nous sommes resignes a dormir la porte du couloir ouverte qui lui était frais, car nous ne recevions pas d'aide. A noter, le café du bar est imbuvable. Attention quartier sans plaques d'égouts au centre de la route (rare), vous pourriez perdre une roue...

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort