Tirana Marriott Hotel

5-star international brand — most reliable service in the shortlist, but gym is basic.

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~€120-140 / CAD 180-210 per night (varies). Highest price in shortlist.

Address: Downtown Tirana, near Skanderbeg Square, Pyramid, Air Albania Stadium

Amenities (confirmed):

• 24-hour gym with Technogym equipment (per reviewer)
• ⚠️ Gym rated "Okay" by HotelGyms.com — "basic setup," "compact, may not accommodate many guests"
• Sauna + steam room
• No pool (no pool listed despite 5-star status)
• 3 restaurants (Terra Mediterranean/Middle Eastern, Gastro Bar Park, residential lounge)
• M Club executive lounge (with status, includes breakfast + evening cocktails)
• Bar, coffee shop
• City views from rooms
• Air-conditioned, soundproofed rooms, 24h room service

Location:

• Short walk to Skanderbeg Square
• ~12 min walk to Pyramid
• Overlooks Air Albania Stadium
• 14-min walk to Tirana Artificial Lake (running path)
• 25-min drive to TIA airport

Rating: 9.4/10 from couples (Booking). Reviewers love staff, upgrades, breakfast.

Why this is in shortlist:

• Marriott Bonvoy points if you have status
• Reliable Marriott service consistency
• Reviewers say "value for money fits" even at premium tier
• Free upgrades reported

⚠️ Pre-booking confirmation needed:

• Confirm Technogym equipment is still in place (HotelGyms says "basic")
• Confirm if gym is 24h (some listings say yes, some don't)
• No pool — make sure you're okay with that
• Breakfast costs €20-25/day if not in M Club

Trade-off: highest price, no pool, gym is reliable but compact. Best for: Marriott loyalists, or if you want guaranteed quality + city center.