Durres, AlbaniaShkembi i Kavajes
Hotel Villa Pascucci
Neo-baroque hillside villa
Shkembi i Kavajes Durres, Albania
Opened
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Wellness Design ResortOutside the door
Neo-baroque hillside villa
Tucked into the Shkallnur hills, the retreat channels classical Italian estate living with neo-baroque lines and private garden grounds.
What it’s good at
Notable
An indoor floral mosaic pool rests beneath frescoed ceilings alongside thermal baths.
Listed
White facades open to Italian marble floors, classical capitals, and detailed wall bas-reliefs.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
There’s an old school grandness to Hotel Villa Pascucci. The first sign of it is the high wrought iron gate that leads to the hotel’s private yard
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
In the Shkallnur hills above the Shkëmbi i Kavajës coast, set in private gated gardens.
The rooms
Rooms are dressed in Italian marble and pale cream tones. First-floor rooms open onto balconies facing the pool or sea.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor pool sits along the garden sun terrace. Indoors, shuttered windows and loungers surround the mosaic pool.
Spa and sports court
Loungers rest in the marble relaxation area, and an outdoor court is equipped for tennis and football.
Restaurant
Pascucci Grand Gourmet
The dining room serves modern Italian dishes beside a grand piano, opening onto a terrace facing the pool.
At the table
The contemporary cocktail bar serves drinks before dinner, and armchairs sit beneath chandeliers in the dining lounge.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.