bob

Traveling to Turkey in two weeks. Interested in nice, clean AC hotels. prefer Turkish style, good service,etc. for Bofrum, Kusadaci, Pamukalae. <BR>

Martha B

I was in those places pre-Fodors forum, so didn't take notes, but general ideas-- <BR>The climate is pretty dry in Turkey, so AC isn't as important as you might think. Even on hot days, it can be pleasant at night. Bring insect repellent, though, in case you decide to sleep with the windows open. <BR>Are you prepared for Turkish-style breakfasts? Turkish tea is simply superb, but I found black olives and cucumbers a little weird the first thing in the morning. <BR>In Bodrum, there are a lot of purpose-built resort hotels outside the town; sort of semi-all-inclusives. There are also a few older, Turkish-style hotels, which are freshly renovated, right in the downtown area. <BR>In Kusadasi, there are nice hotels right along the waterfront. Unlike the ones in downtown Bodrum, they aren't very "Turkish style," but they're pleasant. <BR>In Pamukkale, the motels right on top of the "cotton castle" with their own warm pools would be best. (I didn't stay anywhere of the sort-- came in by public bus, went blindly off with the first tout who offered a room, and ended up in a perfectly enchanting place in the suburbs, complete with swimming pool and free ride to the formations. But I believe not everyone likes to travel that way.) A lot of Pamukkale is apparently closed, so get current information before you go there. Have a good trip.

bo_jack

In Kusadaci, we thoroughly enjoyed the Kissmit -- a little ways out of town on a peninsula overlooking the yacht harbor -- more British than Turkish in style, but very nice -- especially rooms in the small building overlooking the harbor away from the main hotel.

Allan

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shurman

Like Bo Jack, I also stayed at the Kismet Hotel ( I believe this is the correct spelling)in Kusadasi in 1992, and liked it very much. It has beautiful grounds, and scenery, and was impeccably clean ( and very reasonably priced).

Mehmet SEN

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