Hotel Vila Aleksander

Good
Traveller Type:
  : The room was clean and comfortable and the location was ideal. The view from the breakfast terrace was quite nice.
  : The biggest disappointment was the lack of a true shower. There is a showerhead on th wall and you have to stand in a tight space adjacent to the toilet or sit on the toilet to shower. The drain is in the floor so the entire bathroom serves as the shower stall. The signage to find the hotel is sorely lacking. There is no sign whatsoever at the entrance...just a small arrow on the door pointing to the latch to open the door. There was barely room to park 2 small motorbikes at the bottom of the stairs so be aware if you have a car or large motorcycle. One final note...the hike to the fortress from the hotel is seriously steep so be prepared!

Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : The owner is a very good person available and kind. The breakfast is served at the hotel terrace and the view is super nice.
  : This place is not done for families with small children. There are stairs to go up and with the pram is not easy.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Ideally located within easily walkable distance between the castle and the promenade. Plus: The hotel is lovely, spread out over different levels, traditionally furnished, very clean, with a very comfortable bed, good shower (but only an after eight mint size soap for two days) in a new bathroom. It is run by a friendly and helpful host-owner more like a bed and breakfast as the only staff is the owner and one other it seems. Rooms have fridge, drinking glasses but no kettle or comps (e.g. tea).Breakfast area in Sept. is on open terrace with beautiful view of Berat. There is no dedicated parking but the owner refers you to his acquaintance who charges a nominal fee. The host also helps with luggage as the hotel has no elevator and is located on a steep hill. Nonetheless it is a charming hotel run by an attentive owner, good value for money despite the disappointing breakfast.
  : Minus: breakfast is disappointing despite nice plating of fresh fruit and cheese. There is no menu or variation over the two days we stayed.The host just brings several different breakfast items - cake, bread, jam, honey, the ubiquitous Albanian breakfast pancake, hard boiled egg.. The coffee is of very poor quality, no espresso machine, tea is in teabags (no teapots), processed fruit juice, no choice of egg preparation,only hard boiled eggs which are over boiled with blueish sulfide around the yolk.Cake tastes like it is from a mix with added sprinkle of confectioners (icing) sugar. If you don't enjoy walking up steps or steep roads this hotel might be challenging.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The hotel is just beautiful. We were astonished with everything. Super clean as well. The view is also unique and the host is super super nice and very polite. We were happy with our stay and recommend 100%
  : It was a bit confusing to arrive. The hotel is behind a bank which is also so beautiful that doesnt seem like a bank but rather like another hotel.. so we failed to see the bank therefore it was impossible to find the hotel without the owner coming to rescue us. He came for us and then it was okay. Also we understood that he was offering free parking but actually he means theres a free city parking somewhere near by we could park paying 2EUR in a space owned by another family. Also, we ordered a glass of wine and didnt ask for the price so we were a bit surprised to pay 8EUR a glass, it was worth it because it was very good, but maybe ask for the options and the price before ordering. The bed was a bit bend in the middle so not 100% comfortable. Other than that everything was really nice.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : All excellent .Helpful family run place .Comfortable tasteful room . Owners went the extra kilometre. Well priced.
  : All very good

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Very Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : It is unfortunate to be up high in the city of a thousand windows and stay in a dark room with no view after having booked four months in advance and making a request. However, the hotel itself is attractive, clean and well organized, the owner is very friendly and helpful, the viewing patio areas on top are beautifully done, the breakfast is excellent, the location is great and we would not hesitate to stay there again.
  : Hauling our bags up from the street. But the owner and his helper made it easier.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Everything was super clean and the bed was very comfortable. The water pressure was really good and perfectly warm. Location was excellent. The view during breakfast was great. AC was quiet and the owners very friendly.
  : We dont recommend getting the deluxe twin room. It was much more expensive than other hotels in the area. It is right next to the main door, so youll hear metal banging late at night or early in the morning. There was a rooster next (or inside?) to the property who started crowing at like 04:30 am and a dog who was barking as well so we couldnt get a good sleep. The breakfast was nice but full of wasps, making it hard to enjoy it. The bathroom is super small and everything gets wet. Water in the mini bar was absurdly overpriced at 300 LEK. The hotel lists free parking but it doesnt have private parking, youll have to park on the street which can be difficult. WiFi connection was poor.