Palma City Hotel

“A perfect location, great base for a first visit to Saranda Beautiful views”

a minute ago on  Google We have just returned after staying here for 7 days Sept 24. It was our first visit to Albania and definitely not our last. We were to be honest a little worried as we had made our reservation earlier in July and then afterwards saw that some travellers, here on Trip Adv… more

a minute ago on  Google We have just returned after staying here for 7 days Sept 24. It was our first visit to Albania and definitely not our last. We were to be honest a little worried as we had made our reservation earlier in July and then afterwards saw that some travellers, here on Trip Advisor, since then had left bad reviews. We need NOT have worried. The hotels location is a 2 min walk as you come out of the Ferry Port, we were on last ferry and this was perfect as we were tired and not sure of our surroundings. This may seem like a noisy choice buts its perfect especially if you get a sea view. The hotel looks out across the beautiful Sarande. Yes there are other hotels, of course there are and a lot more recenty built, but all that glistens is not always gold! You need to decide what it is you are really looking for, if it's fancy 5 star like other holiday destinations maybe more European then go to one of the newer builds. But if it's a well run well established hotel then this is it . This hotel has been here for a long time and so it can seem a little tired in places but here is the truth: The beds are very comfortable, very crisp and fresh linen, changed every day. The rooms are perfect size some larger than others depending on choice. The bathroom we had was large and yes the water drained slowly sometimes from the shower tray, but the bathroom was always cleaned by housekeeping fresh fluffy towels every day and the shower was a good shower, so no complaints here. The breakfast is not your typical european breakfast but it was more mediterranean, fresh pancakes, fresh fruit mainly grapes and melon, eggs scrambled or fried or hard boiled, hams and various cakes and pastries depending in the morning. Yes if you arrive at the tail end of breakfast choice is less but thats ok theres plenty if you arrive on time. The Manager and the Reception staff were so kind, the reception staff especially, Alexa could not do enough for us and gave us great tips. We were there at the end of the season and there were a few knocks in paint work or a bulb gone in our room, or batteries gone in TV remote, all fixed within moments of telling staff. If you speak kindly and courteously to people they are only too happy to do all they can to help. All hotels take wear and tear during the season and then tidy themselves back up for Springtime, so dont be put off by commets. This hotel is the perfect location for visiting Albania especially if your first visit, carhire with SIPA travel two doors up highly recommended and currency exchange open late next door. Although located at the port, it is very quiet after 11pm and the music from seafront is slightly quieter here and it all goes very quiet after midnight. try and book rooms with seaview, upper floors. A beautiful hotel, perfect location and wonderful staff. We will return.

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