Hotel Empire Albania

Hotels
8.1 (1034 reviews)
Pavarësia Street , Durrës , al

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean facilities
Friendly staff
Good location
Value for money
Cons:
Room comfort issues
Limited amenities
Noisy at times

Categories

Cleanliness
7.93
General mention of cleanliness being satisfactory, but negative feelings expressed about odor in rooms.
Service
8.7
Friendly and available staff mentioned positively, but some complaints about specific requests.
Location
8.44
Location praised for being good and close to beach and amenities.
Room Quality
7.39
Concerns were raised regarding comfort and issues with some rooms.
Amenities
8.12
Positive mentions of the pool and other facilities, though some amenities like spa were lacking.
Value for Money
8.38
Good value noted, but some reviews thought the cost was too high for experience.
Food and Beverage
7.93
Breakfast was good with variety, though some found it repetitive.
Overall Experience
7.9
Overall experience was mixed but inclined towards the positive side.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 00:24

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Prime Location
Hotel Empire Albania, nestled in Durrës just 200 meters from Durres Beach, offers a 4-star experience with a seasonal outdoor pool, free parking, and a restaurant. Enjoy the convenience of room service, free WiFi, and a welcoming bar during your stay.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each unit features a cozy seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a safety deposit box for your valuables. The private bathrooms are stocked with complimentary toiletries, and some rooms boast balconies with stunning city views. Additionally, all rooms are equipped with a desk and a kettle for your convenience.

Convenient Access to Popular Attractions
Explore nearby attractions like Skanderbeg Square and Dajti Ekspres Cable Car, both just a short drive away. With Tirana International Mother Teresa Airport a mere 33 km from the hotel, your journey to relaxation begins effortlessly.

Ready to experience luxury and comfort at Hotel Empire Albania? Book your stay now!

Important information:

Swimming pool: Closed from Sun, Nov 1, 2026 until Fri, Apr 16, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1034 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.93
Service: 8.7
Location: 8.44
Room Quality: 7.39
Amenities: 8.12
Value for Money: 8.38
Food and Beverage: 7.93
Overall Experience: 7.9
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Hamarák Sándor family_with_children hu
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Cons:

Pl A Fenti medenc3nél nincs zuhanyző, nincs széf, 14 óra elött nem lehet becsekkolni, A reggeli minden nap ugyan az de szó szerint!!!! Az ágy szivacsok kifeküdtek, a szobákban nincs pohár, se egy szék, szerintem 4*-tól messze van.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Urim couple ch
9
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Maher solo_traveller fr
4
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Seaa couple al
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Anthony Marcoccia solo_traveller it
10
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Nicole solo_traveller it
10
Pros:

lo staff molto cordiale e disponibile

Cons:

tutto perfetto!

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Sabeen solo_traveller gb
10
fantastic
Pros:

Breakfast was limited. However i was okay. The staff are excellent and so well trained.

Cons:

Improve the breakfast

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Tommaso solo_traveller it
7
Pros:

La posizione molto centrale

Cons:

La colazione

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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marco family_with_children it
7
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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HAIDY family_with_children nl
7
Toch wel fijn!
Pros:

De locatie

Cons:

Zwembad

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Severine family_with_children fr
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Juekmar couple nl
7
Pros:

Top locatie

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Christen couple ch
1
In our experience not very good service, also you have to set your own table and there’s no salt and pepper on the dinne
Pros:

The beach and beach bar itself, the rooftop pool and location.

Cons:

Outside top, inside not
Disappointing experience — definitely not a 4-star standard in my experience

Unfortunately, our stay was extremely disappointing and, in my opinion, the hotel does not meet the standard I would expect from a 4-star property. Based on my experience, I would rate it 3 stars at most.

There were problems from the moment we arrived. Our room card did not work at first but we were helped with that, after we were surprised to discover that there was no safe in the room, despite the hotel description stating that rooms include one. We had to ask reception several times before a safe was finally delivered — almost 7 hours after we first requested it. Even then, the safe was simply placed in the room and not secured to anything.

The room itself was quite small. They told us they upgraded us for free to a better room when we first arrived so we were excited, but after the terrible smell that night that upgrade had no use and we also changed back to the smaller room as booked. The description also says that each room includes a work desk, which is technically true, but there was no chair to actually sit at the desk, making it practically useless for working. The so called „minibar“ in description contained only two bottles of water, and after we changed rooms, there was no water at all and it was never refilled.

The most serious problem, however, was the air conditioning!! One night, the AC started blowing an absolutely horrible smell, similar to a dead mouse or something decomposing. The smell was so strong that we could barely breathe. My mother and I developed severe headaches and woke up twice during the night. Around 3 AM, we finally went to reception. The receptionist came to our room, confirmed the terrible smell, and told us there was little they could do because the hotel was fully booked. Fortunately, he eventually found us another room so that we could sleep.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Mustafe solo_traveller ch
7
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Simonyants solo_traveller am
9
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Wiktoria couple pl
10
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Martina extended_group it
10
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Arj jay couple it
10
Pros:

Tutto

Cons:

Nessuno

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Melina family_with_children nl
5
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Klaudia couple at
8
2026-08-19 via Nuitee