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The Le Méridien Bodrum Beach Resort is a sprawling 5-star retreat perched on 83 acres of secluded Aegean coastline. Ostensibly a sun-drenched haven of modern luxury, it actually strikes a curious balance between polished elegance and the quirks of a high-powered resort. From the moment you arrive, the resort’s brand – part of Marriott’s cosmopolitan Le Méridien […]

Located on a quiet promontory of Bodrum’s Aspat Bay, the Radisson Collection Hotel, Bodrum bills itself as a “hidden paradise” of contemporary luxury. By design, this boutique-style resort emphasizes sophisticated Mediterranean architecture and seamless integration with its natural surroundings. In practice it delivers a blend of upscale comfort and laid-back Aegean charm – albeit in […]

The Samara Hotel Bodrum advertises itself as a 5-star “Ultra All Inclusive” resort on the tranquil shores of Torba Bay, Bodrum’s quiet resort district. It promises the comforts of home and “holidays beyond compare” on its promotional site, but a closer look reveals the fine print behind the sparkle. In this review we’ll unpeel the […]

Nestled on a secluded peninsula in Bodrum’s ultra-exclusive Göltürkbükü district, Maxx Royal Bodrum is a bold new entry in Turkey’s luxury-resort scene. Opened in May 2024, this 282-suite-and-villa complex is part of the homegrown Maxx Royal brand (known for its all-inclusive Antalya properties) and aims squarely at the ultra-luxury market. The resort proudly touts a […]

Location: Bitez Beach, Bodrum, Muğla Province, Turkey (Aegean Coast) Category: 4-star, All-Inclusive Beach Resort Rooms: ~42 (see table below) Rating: ~9/10 on booking sites (staff and location scores especially high) Typical Rates: ~$100–130/night (high season) Target Guests: Families and couples seeking a quiet, beach-based all-inclusive retreat – not a party crowd. USP: Small-scale beachfront resort […]

The Elysium Taksim opens its doors with a promise of modern luxury and comfort in the heart of Istanbul. Named for the mythic Elysium, it aspires to serve as an urban sanctuary, blending contemporary style with Turkish hospitality. This is a 5-star deluxe hotel (often regarded as ultra-luxury/boutique). Its nightly rates generally range from roughly […]

Fairmont Quasar Istanbul is an imposing newcomer on the Istanbul skyline. Two tapering glass-and-steel towers rise from a historic distillery site in the heart of the Mecidiyeköy business district. By day, the hotel cuts a sleek, modern profile; by night it glows with interior warmth. Inside, design nods to the locale’s 1930s legacy (the old Quasar […]

Address Istanbul is the gleaming new flagship of Emaar Hospitality’s Address Hotels + Resorts brand – the first Address property launched outside the UAE. This sleek 5‑star high-rise on Istanbul’s Asian side positions itself as a modern luxury urban retreat. Its strengths are undeniable: impeccable service, cutting‑edge design by HBA (Foster+Partners for the building, interior […]

Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy immediately strikes a modern, upscale note in Istanbul’s Bakırköy district. This five-star hotel—the third Hyatt-branded property in Istanbul after Grand Hyatt and Park Hyatt – opened in 2015 with 284 rooms and a design that melds contemporary lines with traditional Turkish motifs. It’s a large, glass-and-concrete tower (17 floors) with a […]

The Renaissance Polat Istanbul is a large five‑star hotel in Istanbul’s Bakırköy/Yeşilyurt district, managed by Marriott’s Renaissance brand. It bills itself as a modern “seafront oasis” blending polished, contemporary luxury with Turkish hospitality. In practice, it reads more as a high‑rise resort/hotel hybrid than a boutique newcomer – its 25‑story towers and 438 rooms (per […]

Millennium Istanbul Golden Horn bills itself as a “historical luxury hotel where Eastern hospitality meets Western comfort.” From the moment you arrive, it aims to embody that motto. The 127-room property (part of the Millennium Hotels brand and affiliated with Small Luxury Hotels of the World) occupies a modern building just inside the old city […]

Rixos Pera Istanbul is the city-center flagship of the Rixos brand – a five-star “luxury resort” transplanted into the heart of old Pera (now Beyoğlu). It wears its pedigree on its sleeve: themed around “Occident meets Orient,” the hotel touts classical decor, Ottoman-inspired accents and a spa steeped in Turkish bath traditions. With 95 rooms […]