Hotel Bineri

“Nice family run hotel”

This is a family run hotel close to the centre of town where we stayed three nights on a group tour. Access involves climbing streets and then stairs since traffic is restricted in the old quarter. Rooms are themed (we had the Kadare one) with old-style furniture but comfortable and everything work… Mais

This is a family run hotel close to the centre of town where we stayed three nights on a group tour. Access involves climbing streets and then stairs since traffic is restricted in the old quarter. Rooms are themed (we had the Kadare one) with old-style furniture but comfortable and everything worked. There is a lovely panoramic terrace where you can eat and drink. Staff are helpful if overworked. Interior dining area is very plain. Breakfasts were OK but hardly appetising and, despite protestations that it was hot, coffee was never more than lukewarm. The evening meals we had were very tasty (and substantial). Good value.

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“Great location for the fort!”

Two night stay in this lovely hotel which is centrally located for shops, restaurants and the sights. Good selection at breakfast and staff are very friendly. All rooms are named after key individuals in Albanian history with a bio on the wall. Definitely recommend!

“Mixed review”

This is an old style hotel, very charming and traditional, but could do with some improvements. We found our room quite cramped, not sparking clean and fairly basic. It was equipped with a fridge and a non functioning safe. No kettle and not even toiletries provided. The bathroom was very small.… Mais

This is an old style hotel, very charming and traditional, but could do with some improvements. We found our room quite cramped, not sparking clean and fairly basic. It was equipped with a fridge and a non functioning safe. No kettle and not even toiletries provided. The bathroom was very small. Wifi was so - so. On the upside, the bed was comfortable and the sheets smelled nice and fresh. Breakfast was good.

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“Missing its full potential.”

We travelled in a small group and stayed here two nights. The location is right in the heart of the historic centre of the town surrounded by shops, restaurants and bars. First impressions were of a charming, rustic family run hotel with helpful staff who assisted with getting luggage up to our roo… Mais

We travelled in a small group and stayed here two nights. The location is right in the heart of the historic centre of the town surrounded by shops, restaurants and bars. First impressions were of a charming, rustic family run hotel with helpful staff who assisted with getting luggage up to our rooms. The quaintness only goes so far in the 21st century. Room number 17 on the ground floor beneath the breakfast room had wood panelled ceiling, stone walls and a window about 40cm square. It proved to be very dark and needed to have the lights on even in daylight. We had rain when we were there and the beds felt damp so we had to use the reversible a/c to take the chill off. The shower room was modern and well appointed but the floor inside the shower didn’t have non-slip tiles and we had to be very careful. After showers the bathroom walls and floor were running with condensation which only cleared overnight by leaving the window open despite the cool temperature outside. Breakfast was somewhat chaotic because it wasn’t warm enough to sit out and when everyone arrived at the same time there was a shortage of tables. The food was reasonable in quality and quantity, the staff member was attentive to what was running out. We especially enjoyed the pancakes and homemade jams. It would be advisable for the owner to invest in commercial toasters as the two domestic ones were very slow. Unfortunately it seems that Albanians don’t drink black tea and, as found elsewhere, they only have a few teabags and they ran out during the first morning and not replaced. Herbal tea and coffee were always available. If you are only staying a night or two this is an authentic resting place if you can overlook the inconveniences.

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