$$$ and other Izmir, Turkey Hotel/Accommodation Reviews

I stayed at the Hilton for 2 nights. The nice part is that it's the tallest building in the city, so you get the views. I was on the 18th floor, so the view was great. Also, the room had windows facing 2 directions -- so I had a sea view as well as a view of the city. I don't know if all the rooms have this, but it was a good idea. The hotel itself is a little run down; it could do with a renovation. We had some yellow carpet in the room with some stains. The staff is very helpful and customer service savvy though. I checked out the gym and the pool, both were acceptable but not exceptional if you know what I mean. The tennis court on the 10th floor is pretty cool, but it gets pretty windy up there! Breakfast was good. The restaurant, called Windows on the Bay, is very expensive. I was once in Paris on New Year's Eve and didn't pay as much for a drink as I did at this hotel. My Pina Colada was 28 YTL (about 14 Euro!!!) -- it was good though. All in all, it's a nice place to stay, but probably too pricey for what you get.


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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: most expensive
Prices: US$120-180  » Currency Converter
Phone: 90-232-4416060
Address: Gaziosmanpasa Bulvari 7 Alsancak
Directions: It's not hard to miss this one. It's the tallest building in the city!

I recommend this hotel because it's a nice 4 star for the money. It's in a great location. One tip: try to get a room on a top floor with a sea view. One side overlooks a busy street, the other side has balconies and looks west to the sea.


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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$40-80  » Currency Converter
Phone: (232) 441 4000
Address: Kazim Dirik Cad. 7, Izmir, Turkey
Directions: Located in the city center, in the Pasaport area. It's right across the street from a major bus stop, and maybe 5 minutes from the shore.
Other Contact: email: otelmarla@insite.com.tr