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Movenpick Hotels & ResortsvsSwissotel Buyuk Efes Izmir
Both properties are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Swissotel Buyuk Efes Izmir ranks significantly better than Movenpick Hotel Izmir. Swissotel Buyuk Efes Izmir is ranked #2 in Izmir with praise from 4 reviews including Fodor's, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Movenpick Hotels & Resorts
Star Service
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Cumhuriyet Blv. 138, Izmir 35210, Turkey
From $49/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "As soon as you cross the threshold, however, you realize how much brighter and more cheerful the hotel actually is than its rather drab exterior might suggest." Full review
Lonely Planet "The modestly posh Swiss luxury hotel has landed flush in the middle of Konak to serve up the expected 4-and-a-half-star hotel experience."
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Ask for an upgrade to a sea view room (you never know your luck).
Fodor's "Steps from the Kordonboyu promenade, this posh outpost of the Swiss hotel chain is in an excellent location and some rooms have striking views of Izmir Bay." Full review
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
