Brilant Antik Hotel

I had a great stay at Brilant Antique Hotel. The room was very clean, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. The hotel has a warm and classic style that feels very special. The staff were kind, helpful, and always ready to assist with anything. The location is perfect, very close to the city center. I really enjoyed my time here and I would happily stay again.

We stayed 4 nights at this hotel. We are truly satisfied. The host and the whole staffs of the hotel are very friendly and accomodating. The room is spacious and very clean. And do not forget, the location is ideal. Every tourist spots of the city center are just within few minutes walk. The ambiance, the furnitures and the whole deco of the hotel are antiques. Originality is highly appreciated. Above all, the beds are good and comfortable. We love it🙂 I would definitely recommend this hotel to my friends and family whenever they come to Albania. Thank you so much and see you next time.

I had a great stay at this hotel. The location is unbeatable - right in the heart of the city, making it easy to explore everything on foot. The receptionists were incredibly helpful and welcoming, always ready to assist with a smile. Staff throughout the hotel were equally pleasant, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere. A big plus was the free parking, which made my trip even more convenient. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a central, hassle-free stay with excellent service.

Great location but some oddities in the hotel. The lights wouldn't completely turn off unless you cut electricity to the room. Nice to be central and the rooms were clean. Breakfast was also hearty.

I contacted the hotel a day in advance to reconfirm my reservation. When I arrived at 5 PM to check in, the front desk staff appeared concerned and contacted the manager. The manager informed me that there was an issue with my room and that I would be relocated to another hotel — the Residence Inn — located 2 km from Skanderbeg Square. I declined, as I had specifically chosen this hotel for its walking distance to tourist attractions. The staff member then said the only available option was to stay in an apartment next door for one night, with a proper room available the following day. He offered a partial discount, charging €100 instead of €119 for the two-night stay. Unfortunately, the apartment was in poor condition: visible water damage, a leaking air conditioner, and outdated furnishings. Two hours later, I contacted Expedia support, who then called the hotel to request a refund. The hotel refused, falsely claiming I had checked in 10 hours early (it was actually just 2 hours) and that they offered a 50% discount for that night. The next morning, I was moved to a proper room, which was beautiful, and the morning staff were very pleasant. Sadly, the manager was arrogant and dishonest. This was most likely a case of overbooking. I wouldn’t go again, because of the management attitude. It’s too bad because the hotel location is perfect.

Good points…location ( brilliant) price good, beds & pillows & bedding lovely, clean towels every day, breakfast…. Not a large selection, another review said bread was stale or dry, this is because it’s in front of a massive heater which warms the basement room, margarine not butter so we took our own but it’s adequate,the lady in charge was great if eggs or croissant had run out, and helpful when needing taxi’s. Downside….. the shower in our bathroom was great but a lot of mould around the shower tray ( I even got cleaner from a shop but didn’t work) the bidet taps were loose, take you own toiletries as they don’t get replaced, no conditioner or body cream, and take mosquito spray as there are plenty at night. Can’t get any channels on tv but wifi is good, and safe doesn’t work and was told it was a safe hotel so we didn’t need it.All in all the hotel is fine and in a central but quiet area but NOT a 4 star, more a 3 star.

A Deeply Disappointing Stay – Not Worthy of 4 Stars From the moment we arrived, this hotel failed to meet even basic expectations for a 4-star establishment. The front desk staff were noticeably unfriendly and seemed irritated by the presence of guests—an unfortunate start to our stay. The room itself was underwhelming. While the bed was comfortable, several lights and switches were non-functional, the chairs were unusually heavy and impractical, and the bathroom lacked a proper shower. The Wi-Fi did not work at all, which was especially surprising given the hotel's central location in Tirana. We had no internet issues at any other accommodation during our trip. Cleanliness also left much to be desired. Mosquito stains were clearly visible on the white walls—an indication that the room hadn't been properly cleaned or maintained. The hotel's claim of being "antique" feels misleading. Rather than authentic charm, the décor consisted of mismatched fake antiques that ranged from strange to outright tacky. However, the most disappointing aspect was the breakfast. Served in a poorly lit, poorly decorated basement, the buffet was simply inedible. We encountered stale bread and croissants that seemed several days old, and the fruit and juice were far from fresh—especially surprising given Albania’s typically high quality produce. It was the worst meal we had during our entire week in the country. In conclusion: This is not a 4-star experience. While not a complete disaster, the hotel falls well short of what it advertises. If you're expecting a higher standard of accommodation in Tirana, you're better off looking elsewhere. One night here was more than enough for us.

We loved this hotel, very central with really helpful staff.|The room was spacious and clean, really quiet at night. Breakfast was substantial and set us up for the day.|We enjoyed our stay very much. |I would definitely recommend Brilant Antique Hotel