Tirana, AlbaniaBlloku
Xheko Imperial Luxury Hotel & Spa
Diplomatic rooftop tower
Diplomatic rooftop tower
Visiting diplomats and locals gather here, moving between classical interiors and an active fourteenth-floor rooftop garden.
What it’s good at
Notable
Fourteenth-floor rooftop garden lounge and sushi bar drawing the city's evening crowd.
Listed
Vintage woodwork and Renaissance-inspired interiors furnish the rooms behind a neoclassical facade.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Since 1993, Xheko Imperial has been Tirana's preferred address for ambassadors, diplomats, and international business travelers.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Blloku's cafes and cocktail bars sit right outside, with the Presidential Palace and the Grand Park just steps away.
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The rooms
Vintage woodwork and heavy drapery give the bedrooms a Renaissance feel, echoing the neoclassical facade.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated pool rests on black marble floors among classical statues, beside a whirlpool fed by carved fish fountains.
The spa and gym
The Turkish hammam centers on an illuminated marble stone beneath a domed ceiling, joined by a sauna and gym.
At the table
The rooftop restaurant serves Albanian and international plates across a glass conservatory and an open terrace lined with bougainvillea.
How it began
Chef Agron Xheko and his brother Albert opened a restaurant here in 1993, gradually building it into a hotel.
Tirana
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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.