Abstract:
Hotel type buildings in Albania have not been treated decently especially after the year 1990. These buildings include holiday homes, which have existed before 1990. Their maintenance has not been very good as a result of the economic transition that Albania has been through. Nowadays, a special attention is being paid to these types of buildings. This comes as a result of an economic development that they can bring. Their adaption is related to one major problem: either conservation of former architectural originality (Adaptation) or construction from the beginning. In this article, following issues will be treated: historical background and an evolution through time of the hotels, adaption grade, constructive problems, economic difficulties and efficiency rate. Another main topic is the geographical position of the hotels and their economic contribution to the country’s budget, when being brought to a working status. After a study made, it can be said that these buildings have a great economic potential and contain national and historical values. Therefore, an investment with modern technologies can increase their lifespan and raise their economic importance.
