Himare, AlbaniaDhermi
La Brisa Boutique Hotel
Stone-framed seaside hotel
Stone-framed seaside hotel
It runs as an easygoing beach hotel built around local stone, where days shift easily up to the roof.
What it’s good at
Notable
Vertical stone fins and cantilevered verandas frame custom neutral interiors near the shore.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
La Brisa Boutique Hotel is a contemporary beach retreat located right on the golden sands of the Albanian Riviera.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Jaliskari Beach sits just across the road, and local seafood tavernas line the nearby Dhërmi shore.
The rooms
Bedrooms keep things simple with custom wood furniture, pale stone accents, and a quiet neutral palette.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The rooftop infinity pool looks out across the sea, bordered by loungers and a separate children's section.
The spa
Therapists perform full-body massages and facial rituals in dedicated treatment rooms set on the roof.
At the table
Artur serves buffet breakfasts and fresh seafood on its veranda, and the rooftop opens for sunset dinners.
How it began
Focus Architecture drew on coastal Albania's historic masonry, setting vertical stone slabs against glass sixty meters from the water.
Himare
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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.