1-9-2011 Friendly, clean , accommodating , convenient, are just some ways one can describe Hotel Castle Park in Berat. This is a old traditionaly themed hotel which really enhances your experience in the old city of Berat. When you step in the hotel you are immediately surrounded by friendly faces . The rooms were very clean and cozy at a very reasonable price. Hotel Castle Park has a number of amenities such as WIFI , a great restaurant( which is run by the owners wife), beautiful garden, wonderful view of Tomorri Mountain and Berat city. I think I can keep going on and on talking about this hotel but I would be here a while. If you are looking for a personable experience immersed in the old tradition Hotel Castle Park is the perfect place for you.
Will go back to Berat and I can truly say that will go back to Castle Park as long as they are not booked for the whole year..

1-9-2011 We think the hotel was great. Room was nice, free wi fi, TV, A/C, and fridge. Bathroom has a shower that is hands free, hot water. Breakfast was simple - but AMAZING. Homemade bread, homemade fig jam, homemade cherry jam, and butter - delicious. Also, a fruit plate of melon. Staff was friendly and helpful. Of course you can stay in a hotel in the center, but there aren't that many sites to see in Berat that you can't afford the 20 minutes (or less if you take a taxi) to go back your isolated room, surrounded by forest on the mountain across from the city. The guide books say it is located 2km outside of the city, making it seem as though it is in the suburbs - but no, it is right across from the center, just up a road going up a mountain. Now I did walk down to the center, very easy, as the road leads to a pedestrian bridge that goes right to the center. We highly recommend to everybody. Beautiful castle, top restaurant and grat nature. The rafting adventure was a life!