We booked Hotel Podgorica expecting a comfortable 4-star experience. Unfortunately, this hotel may have earned that rating 20 years ago, but it no longer lives up to it. The room was in poor condition – cracked and dirty bathroom fixtures, mold in the shower, peeling walls, exposed wiring, broken toilet buttons, stained carpets, and visible signs of neglect throughout. Cleanliness was clearly not a priority. Even the towels looked old dand did not smell fresh, which was deeply unpleasant. The noise was unbearable. The patio—supposedly the highlight of the hotel—was constantly booked for loud events, with music blasting until 3:00 AM. Since the hotel is small, and our room was right next to the patio (as most rooms are), it was impossible to sleep. We were never able to access or enjoy the patio ourselves because it was closed in order to prepare for events or the events themselves. The breakfast was mediocre at best, with limited options. We ended up not staying in the room for two nights out of the three we booked, despite paying in advance, and eventually released the room early. The hotel staff at reception refused any refund due to upfront payment. On a positive note, the AC was working well and the location is very convenient – just a 5–10 minute walk to the city center. We moved to another 4-star hotel in the area, and the difference was night and day – clean, quiet, modern, and professionally run. It really highlighted how far behind Hotel Podgorica has fallen. We do not recommend this hotel unless major renovations and policy changes are made. It is simply not worth the price or the rating it claims.
