Maritim Hotel Plaza Tirana

What Maritim Hotel Plaza Tirana does

Maritim Hotel Plaza Tirana is a privately held 5-star luxury hotel operated by The Plaza Tirana Sh.A. and located at Rruga Abdi Toptani 18 in downtown Tirana, Albania. Opened in 2015, the 24-floor property contains 190 rooms and suites across eight categories, from Business Rooms to a Presidential Suite, and is positioned as the only newly built international 5-star hotel in the Albanian capital, within walking distance of Parliament, the National Art Gallery, and the Opera and Ballet Theatre.

The hotel operates a full-service hospitality platform spanning accommodations, three distinct restaurant concepts (Panevino Italian, Convivium international fine dining, and Savor buffet), the 600 sqm Oblivion Wellness Spa equipped with Starpool technology, a 24-hour fitness center outfitted with Technogym and Plurima equipment, 760 sqm of conference space across 8 multifunctional rooms, serviced apartments for extended stays, an on-site Grand Casino, airport transfer service, and private parking. Distribution is delivered through a multilingual direct booking website in 10+ languages and major GDS channels (Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, Worldspan, Pegasus), supplemented by partnerships with FastBooking for booking engine operations and equipment suppliers Technogym, Starpool, and Plurima.

The revenue model is a multi-stream hospitality operation: nightly room accommodation (transient and serviced apartments), food and beverage across three restaurants and a lounge bar, spa and wellness treatments, and banqueting and conference events for up to 350 guests. The customer base is split between business travelers and corporate clients requiring meeting facilities and government-district proximity, and leisure travelers seeking luxury accommodations, dining, and wellness experiences. The property employs approximately 60 staff, with no public financial disclosures, funding activity, or M&A history available.

Name

Maritim Hotel Plaza Tirana

Legal name

The Plaza Tirana Sh.A.

Website

https://plazatirana.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Maritim Hotel Plaza Tirana is a privately held 5-star hotel in downtown Tirana operating 190 rooms and suites, three restaurants, a Starpool-equipped wellness spa, an 8-room conference center, serviced apartments, and an on-site casino, serving business and leisure travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hotels & Resorts

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban & Downtown Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Urban Luxury Hotels (City Luxury) (THAGACAE), City/Urban Convention Hotels (THAGALAA), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel accommodation
• Spa wellness services
• Fine dining restaurants
• Conference event venues
• Serviced apartments

Headquarters

HQ city

Tirana

HQ country

Albania

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Room Accommodations: Primary revenue from 190 rooms and suites across 8 room categories ranging from Business Rooms to Presidential Suite. Revenue is generated through nightly rates with various seasonal and promotional pricing.
2. Food and Beverage: Three restaurants (Panevino - Italian, Convivium - international fine dining, Savor - buffet) and lounge bar generate significant F&B revenue from hotel guests and external diners.
3. Spa and Wellness Services: Oblivion Spa (600 sqm) offers beauty treatments, health services, and relaxation experiences including Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, Mediterranean bath, salt room, Kneipp path, and emotional showers.
4. Events and Meetings: 8 event rooms with 760 sqm of meeting space accommodating up to 350 guests. Revenue from banquets, conferences, corporate meetings, cocktail receptions, and special events.
5. Serviced Apartments: Weekly-rentable serviced apartments with kitchenettes for extended-stay guests, offering hotel services including daily cleaning, 24h room service, gym access, and concierge.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Maritim Hotel Plaza Tirana operates a 5-star luxury hotel in downtown Tirana offering 190 rooms and suites across 24 floors, three restaurants (Panevino Italian, Convivium international fine dining, Savor buffet), the Oblivion Wellness Spa (600 sqm), a 24-hour fitness center, 8 multifunctional event rooms (760 sqm, capacity up to 350 guests), and serviced apartments. The property serves both business and leisure travelers through direct online booking and global distribution systems.

Product overview

Maritim Hotel Plaza Tirana is a 5-star hotel offering a comprehensive hospitality experience with 190 rooms and suites across 24 floors. The hotel features three distinct restaurants (Panevino - Italian cuisine, Convivium - fine dining, Savor - buffet), the Oblivion Wellness Spa (600 m²), a 24-hour fitness center with Technogym equipment, and 8 multi-functional event rooms (760 m²) accommodating up to 2,200 guests. Additional offerings include serviced apartments with kitchenettes, a grand casino, airport shuttle service, private parking, and concierge services. The hotel positions itself as the ideal venue for both business and leisure travelers in downtown Tirana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accommodation (Rooms & Suites) 190 spacious rooms and suites across 24 floors featuring modern design with luxury amenities, including Business Rooms, Superior Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Suites, Business Suite, SPA Suite, Gym Suite, and Presidential Suite. Available to business and leisure travelers.
• Oblivion Wellness Spa

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FastBookingcoreTechnology or IntegrationFastBooking (118 Avenue de France, 75648 Paris Cedex 13, Paris, France) serves as the external data controller for website management and booking engine operations. They handle personal data acquisition during the booking process and communicate booking data to the hotel for accommodation management activities.
• TechnogymcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnogym provides the hotel's fitness equipment including the new personal cardio line and functional training equipment (ARKE) for the 24-hour gym and wellness studio.
• StarpoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationStarpool supplies the spa equipment and design for the Oblivion Wellness Spa, providing the luxury wellness experience with innovative spa technology.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sheraton Tirana Hotel: Premium international hotel in Tirana operating under the Sheraton flag, competing in the upper-upscale segment for corporate and conference demand. Comparable in positioning and MICE orientation.
• Hotel Rogner Tirana: Long-established local luxury hotel in Tirana operating multiple restaurants and conference facilities. Directly comparable as a city-centre full-service competitor with similar F&B and event offerings.
• Tirana Marriott Hotel: International 5-star hotel in Tirana operated under the Marriott brand, directly competing for the same premium business and leisure guests. Most comparable in scale, target segment, and downtown location.
• Radisson Collection Morina Hotel: International 5-star Radisson property in Tirana offering premium rooms, dining, and meeting space. Directly comparable in brand positioning, scale, and target customer base.
• Hotel Colosseo Tirana: Upscale hotel in Tirana with rooms, dining, and event facilities. Directly comparable in full-service offering and downtown location.
• MAK Hotel Tirana: Premium hotel in Tirana offering rooms, restaurant, and event spaces. Comparable in full-service urban luxury positioning and corporate clientele.
• Tirana International Hotel & Conference Centre: Large hotel and conference complex in Tirana with extensive MICE facilities. Comparable in event-centric business model and downtown corporate demand capture.
• Hilton Garden Inn Tirana: International-brand hotel in Tirana targeting business and leisure travelers through Hilton's global loyalty and GDS infrastructure. Directly comparable on target customer and distribution channels.
• Xheko Imperial Hotel: Boutique luxury hotel in Tirana offering premium rooms, restaurants, and event facilities. Comparable in 5-star positioning and downtown Tirana corporate/leisure mix.
• Hotel Mondial Tirana: Established local hotel in Tirana offering rooms, restaurant, and conference facilities. Comparable in scale and target customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/the.plaza.tirana/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-plaza-tirana-hotel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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