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Swissotel Buyuk Efes IzmirvsKonak Saray Hotel
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Swissotel Buyuk Efes Izmir is preferred by most reviewers compared to Konak Saray Hotel. Swissotel Buyuk Efes Izmir has a TripExpert Score of 89 with praise from 4 reviewers such as Condé Nast Traveler, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Swissotel Buyuk Efes Izmir
Frommer's
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Gaziosmanpasa Bulvari No: 1, Izmir 35210, Turkey
From $59/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "After 4 transitional years, and with the Swissôtel now at the helm, the Grand Efes can once again hold its head up as Izmir's premier five-star property." Full review
Fodor's "An İzmir institution since the '60s... this swish business hotel is a serene place to recharge, with most rooms overlooking the Aegean or the lush gardens and outdoor pool." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Set amid landscaped gardens on the Aegean Sea, this hotel in the heart of İzmir’s commercial hub overlooks the Kordon Promenade." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The upscale Swissotel Grand Efes Izmir sits right in front of the Aegean Sea, a good location to reach restaurants and some attractions on foot." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Swissotel has adapted well to the Turkish market, and this Izmir branch is no exception." Full review
Konak Saray Hotel
Rough Guide Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Anafartalar Caddesi No 635 Cankaya, Izmir 35280, Turkey
From $13/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "Brand-new hotel with friendly owners plus wi-fi and modern design touches throughout. All rooms are en suite, with a/c and satellite TV. €58–80 (121–170TL)."
Lonely Planet "Visitors should treat the Konak Saray Hotel as the best opportunity to stay in a beautifully restored old Ottoman house in Izmir." Full review
Lonely Planet "Popular with tour groups, the second branch of Konak Saray is a recently renovated Ottoman home high above the agora." Full review
