Hotel Boutique Restaurant Gloria

We arrived early at the hotel. Berta was very helpful in storing our luggage,hence we were able to qalk around city while waiting for our room to be ready. clean and comfortable. breakfast was a luxury. had a good night sleep before we hit the road. Berta even ensured to check on us if there was anything else we needed and booked us our taxi. very helpful guide too. provided the information we needed for our 1night in Tirana. staff at the restaurant were very attentive to our need for 'halal' food. again, they amazed us withnthe spread of 4 course bfast... from starter to desert. spoilt! Highly recomended

This is more of a guesthouse than a hotel - you let yourself in and out and there’s no one on reception unless you ring the counter bell. It’s in a convenient and central location, 2 mins from Pazari I Ri (market) and very close to Skanderbeg square and a busy road with lots of restaurants (I got my bearings by Opa Greek Street food which is on the corner side street). Hotel was very helpful in arranging a late night airport pick up for me which cost €20. Driver was waiting outside KFC on arrival with my name. My name/reservation was handwritten in a book and I was given a door key (not a on key ring or fob or card, just a sole key). Room was a decent size, but quite old-fashioned with gold decor. There was a safe and a fridge/mini bar, but no kettle. The TV had two remotes but didn’t work. I found breakfast confusing! Yes, a lot of love and effort had gone into the colourful presentation but it was unusual to have an omelette and poached egg on a plate, surrounded by random pieces of fruit and salad leaves. There is no menu as such, they just bring out things for you. I would have liked tea at breakfast (they only had coffee and fruit teas). There was plenty of food to fill you up though. All in all, it was a nice stay and well worth ＜£60 a night.

Gloria Boutique is located about a 2-minute walk to Pazari I Ri, which is the old market, and it’s fairly easy for taxi drivers to find it, even when traffic is heavy. There are many good things about this place. First, even though there are only 6 (maybe 7) rooms, I never heard anyone else from another room. The woman who is in charge of reception was very helpful. The breakfast is beautiful and bountiful! The AC works fantastic. The bed was comfortable, and I appreciate the varying thickness of the pillows. And it was a very clean space. There need to be repairs done. My window didn’t close completely and when I walked on the floor, I could feel it dipping! Also, some of the pieces are raised, so you have the potential of tripping or stubbing your toe, if you’re not mindful. The website doesn’t state there’s no elevator, but you should know there are about 10 steps to get in, then you have about 15 to get to your room plus another 15 or so to get to the restaurant. It’s generally quiet, maybe a little street noise but nothing terribly loud, until a school day. Kids begin playing around 8a and they scream and laugh and have a very loud time until 3:30p. There is a small break, then they begin again (and now it’s 7:30p, still going on) If this doesn’t matter, no big deal then. I believe it’s only in my room which is across from the others. (Room 106) There’s a mini bar with bottled water, wine, beer, sodas. Also, there is a safe. They provide complimentary water with lemon and mint leaves, but it has been opened to put the leaves in, which I didn’t want to drink because the water gets cloudy as the day goes on because of the leaves. Despite the small annoyances like the floor and the kids, everything was quite good.

The hotel was amazing. Perfect for a trip to Tirana. Very close to the main square. Easy 5-10 minute walk. Close to all amenities. The room was spacious and clean. Very nice design and was equipped with everything you need. The real standout was the staff who were so friendly. Made us feel like family. The restaurant and breakfast was amazing and all freshly cooked. Definitely a lot more authentic family run hotel than staying at a soulless hotel chain. Highly recommend!

If you go to Tirana, You really should stay here. The room is beautiful, inexpensive and perfectly located. Go to the restaurant upstairs. The food is excellent and the waiter is the best I’ve ever seen. The hotel is owned by three brothers. They care about the girl where about a family member staying with them. If I needed something, they did it. Their attitudes were great. I have literally been all over the world and this is the top of the line for value, kindness and location.

We have been only one night but if we knew we wanted more nights but unfortunately we had to go. Since the beginning to the end one of the best hotel we stayed. Receptionist are very welcome and smiling, rooms very clean and cosy and luxury, breakfast as a 5 star hotel!! they serve fresh food and juice served at the table not ugly and boring buffet as most of the hotels. The waiter smiling and explained the breakfast food while serving as a gourmet restaurant unbelievable service thanks. We will return of course!