Slide1: The first 5 star hotel in Albania the last secret… albania


Slide2: Albania Tirana Albania is located in the South Eastern Europe, along the Adriatic and Ionian coast. It has a strategic position linking the West with the East Capital City: Tirana which is easily accessible from the main European capitals.


Slide3: Albania not only has a fascinating and mountainous natural environment but also splendid beaches and a very rich culture.


Slide4: … as are the jagged mountains in the interior The scenery along the southern coast is breathtaking…


Slide5: The country is jeweled with plenty of beautiful inland lakes, natural lagoons, reserves, hunting grounds and SPA-s.


Slide6: Archeological Sites Butrint occupies a small peninsula between the Straits of Corfu and Lake Butrint. Inhabited since prehistoric times, It has been the site of a Greek colony, a Roman city, and a bishopric.


Slide7: A Greek colony dating from the sixth century BC. The city became a leading cultural centre in the days of the Roman Republic and it was there that Julius Caesar sent Octavian, later the Emperor Augustus, to finish his studies. Many statuary and pottery finds from Roman times are in Apollonia's archaeological museum, housed in a 13th-century Orthodox monastery. APOLLONIA


Slide8: Museum Cities During the Medieval period the Albanian cities experienced their renaissance


Slide9: Berat A 2400 years old city, now under the patronage of UNESCO


Slide10: Gjirokastra is a strikingly picturesque museum town, perched on the side of a mountain above the Drino River. The town was well established by the 13th century, but the arrival of the Turks in 1417 initiated a slow decline. By the 17th century, however, the town was thriving again, with a flourishing bazaar where embroidery, silk and the still famous white cheese were traded.


Slide11: Kruja The birth place of the Albanian National Hero Scanderbeg, it is named by the foreign historians like the buckler of the European civilization from the Ottoman Empire invasion.


Slide12: The people The nice, gentle and hospitable Albanians are the successors of the Illyrians, the most ancient inhabitants of the Balkan Peninsula.


Slide13: Tirana – the capital Capital of Albania since 1920, Tirana is compact and pleasant enough to explore on foot. It lies almost exactly midway between Rome and Istanbul, and its architecture has been influenced by both, as well as by the Soviet Union.


Slide14: Tirana – by night Sulejman Pasha from Mullet village founded Tirana in 1614: he built a mosque, a bakery and a Turkish sauna. Nowadays Tirana has an estimated number of over 700 000 habitants


Slide15: Had its Grand Opening Ceremony on September 3, 2003 It is an investment of Kharafi Group for a total of 50 million of dollars


Slide16: The hotel is located in the tranquil heart of the city, near the National Park with its artificial lake and the zoo, and also within the Embassy and Banking district of the city of Tirana. The Palace of Congresses and the Presidential Palace are few minutes walk from the hotel, while all places of interest are easily accessible. Location


Slide17: 151 rooms including 56 suites of different categories Two towers floors, restaurant & bars. The biggest meeting and conference facilities in Tirana. Health Club facilities with indoor and outdoor pool. Hotel Overview


Slide18: Hotel Lobby


Slide19: Guest Rooms & Amenities The Hotel has two Towers Floors, 56 splendid suites- some with kitchenette - an impressive Presidential Suite, 95 beautifully decorated rooms All rooms and suites are equipped with modern amenities designed to welcome business and leisure travelers in style.


Slide20: Towers Lounge


Slide21: The “Infinity” Bar A stylish lounge offering authentic distinction of service and environment. It is the ideal spot for business people to meet for coffee and refreshments throughout the day. It offers cozy accommo-dation for afternoon tea and cocktails.


Slide22: The “Metropolitan” Restaurant The restaurant with its adjacent terrace is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and features International cuisine, while honoring traditional Mediterranean and Albanian recipes. All dishes are prepared with fresh, premium ingredients and are stylishly presented.


Slide23: Banquet & Conference Facilities The Sheraton Tirana offers the biggest and modern conference facilities in the city, accom-modating up to 500 people. Stunning outdoor facilities accommo-dating up to 1000 people.


Slide24: Illyria Ballroom The events at Sheraton not only guarantee service quality, but most importantly add status to their organizers. All is characterized by style, fine cuisine, impeccable service, creative decoration and unique table setting.


Slide25: The health club The spacious 800 m2 health club with state of the art exercise equipment, fitness center, aerobics, indoor & outdoor swimming pool, sauna & massage.


Slide26: Sheraton Plaza Shopping Mall Shopping Arcade including a variety of 30 shops with a total of 1500 m2 retail space, 3 cafés and the bakery; discotheque, 2 cinemas & the Plaza Food Court – one of the main attractions for the city of Tirana; Three opened show kitchens: American, Italian and Asian style served in a casual and relaxing atmosphere.


Slide27: It’s you. It’s us. It’s Sheraton.