Fodor's Expert Review Swissôtel Grand Efes İzmir

An institution on the İzmir hotel scene since the '60s and now under clockwork Swiss management, this swish lodging is a serene place to recharge, with most rooms overlooking İzmir Bay or the lush gardens and outdoor pool. Rooms are contemporary, with wood and leather paneling, and a startling modern art collection enlivens the halls and grounds. The result, though, is that once inside, you might forget where you are.