Best Western Premier Ark Hotel in Rinas

We had a 1 night stay in the hotel. We arrived very late, actually in the early morning of the following day. I wanted to make sure the hotel kept my room, so I sent an email. To my surprise, they emailed me back instantly, and told me all is fine.

A great hotel with everything you need just steps from the airport. The service is top-notch, the breakfast is excellent, and most importantly, the soundproofing allows for a great night's sleep! I'd happily stay again.

Right next to the airport, but still very quiet. We didn't hear a thing at night. Superb service, a great and very spacious room. Excellent room service and a very good breakfast. We would book it again anytime!

They have family rooms and boy they were spacious! Only a few steps from the airport, but they also provide free transfers. The staff were friendly and accommodating. They welcomed us kindly and even had take out bags for our breakfast, which we really appreciated, esp we were traveling super early with 2 kids. Thank you!

Esmeralda is not only attentive and efficient in her service, but she also handles busy moments with calmness and grace. Her positive attitude, polished appearance, and ability to connect with people make her truly stand out.

We are grateful to have had Esmeralda as part of our team and confidently recommend her for any future role where excellence in service and a charming presence are valued.

Esmeralda is an outstanding server who combines professionalism, charm, and excellent communication skills. Her warm and polite manner immediately makes guests feel welcome, while her elegant appearance and friendly attitude add a special touch to every dining experience.

A major asset to our team, Esmeralda speaks English, Italian, and Greek fluently, allowing her to communicate effortlessly with a diverse range of guests. Her language skills, along with her attention to detail and dedication to customer satisfaction, have made her highly appreciated by both our clients and her colleagues.

I stayed here 1 night in a Standard Double Room. The room was clean and with all necessities. It had even a Smart TV (Android) and I was able to use Netflix. Watter kettle and gratuity coffee and tea packs and one bottle of watter per person invluded and the fridge was packed with variety of drink.
Service was friendly and always helpful.
I have 5 stars for the location, but this is because it is 5min walk from Tirana Int'l Airport. I highly recommend it for this who arrived late or depart very early from this airport. Still, Tirana and Durrës are 25 and 35 min drive away (but I dont recommend driving at night. I dont judge your driving skills, only others driving bihind pr in front of you.

Bathroom was spacious, long sing with two faucets/taps, my room had shower, but larger version and more expensive had battubs, too. Normal toiletries included (two toothbrushes in boxes with one time use toothpaste tube, shampoo and lotion, sponnge with oil to clean the shoes, vanity kit, sewing kit, etc.
Breakfast was included and hald the usual necessities (coffee was filtered) eggs, sausage, fresh bread, cheese and ham, yoghurt (both fruity and plain).
There is an a la carte restaurant and ptices where cheap (normal local prices and not exagerated (my piglet steak cost as much as two sanduiches inside the airport!!!)
The place seemed spec clean, but bear in mind that airport is being extended and there is a large construction going on 24/7 right in from of the hotel. Outside is noise and dusty (muddy of it is rainy). However, the noise is not heard that much indoors (It was no problem for me, anyway).

spent two nights here, not consecutively, so I had the chance to experience two different rooms. The first room had a strong smell of cigarette smoke, not fresh, but it was clear that the room had been previously used by smokers. The second room was fine with no such issues. Both rooms showed signs of wear and age, suggesting the hotel was built around the early 2000s and could use a renovation.

The breakfast was sufficient, and the staff in the breakfast area was friendly and helpful. The reception staff was a bit disorganized, but it didn’t affect my stay negatively or in any critical way.

The surrounding area isn’t particularly impressive. There’s construction happening both at the hotel and nearby, which means a lot of dust and noise. This could be disruptive if you’re looking for a peaceful environment.

I didn’t visit the fitness center this time, but I hope to next time. The location of the hotel is ideal, especially for early morning departures or late-night arrivals. Additionally, if you have a rental car and don’t need it on the same day, you can save by picking it up the next day.

Overall, I would recommend this hotel for a short stay if you need easy access to the airport. For a longer stay or if you’re looking for more luxurious surroundings, there might be better options in other parts of the city.

Conveniently located within walking distance of the airport and all the car rental companies, very friendly staff at the reception, we were upgraded to a really large room with a shower and bathtub