Doanesia Premium Hotel & Spa

✅ Most reliable jacuzzi reports of the shortlist. Recent reviews summarize the spa as "fantastic, relaxing retreat with high-quality facilities" — only minor complaint was occasional cooler-than-expected water temperatures (the exception, not the norm). Still: message via Booking.com to confirm jacuzzi is working before booking.

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4.5-star, ~€63 / CAD 94 per night — luxury amenity stack, NOT central.

Location: Rruga Kastrioti Nr 5, Kashar (~4.8 km / 10 min taxi from city center). ~17 min drive from TIA airport — closer to airport than central hotels.

Amenities (all confirmed):

• Full-service spa: facials, massages, body treatments, couples treatment rooms
• Indoor pool + hot tub (jacuzzi)
• Sauna + steam room + Turkish bath
• Fitness center
• 2 on-site restaurants
• Free buffet breakfast (continental, American, Italian, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free)
• Free daily manager's reception (free drinks)
• Coffee shop, bar
• Free private parking, free WiFi

Rating: 9.4/10 Expedia (152 reviews) — highest of the shortlist.

Trade-offs:

• ✅ Most polished amenity stack
• ✅ Free breakfast + free drinks reception (saves CAD 40-50)
• ✅ Easier airport run Thu (closer to TIA)
• ✅ Most positive jacuzzi reviews of the bunch
• ❌ 10 min taxi to Pyramid/Blloku for Wed evening sightseeing (€3-5 each way)
• ❌ "Not really close to center" — more business-hotel feel
• ❌ One review: pool water "not changed often enough"

Fits your slow-day plan: Thursday is hotel-based anyway — central walkability only matters for Wed evening Pyramid walk. €5-10 in taxis Wed evening is trivial vs reliable jacuzzi.